Firefighter training drill by Forest Reeder
Test your firefighters’ building construction knowledge by identifying basic roof styles and shapes. Discuss access, construction materials, and features of each style of roof when completing this drill.
Drills: Fire Behavior and Building Construction
Can you identify areas in your still district that have these roof styles? Discuss common operations on these roofs and emphasize company safety while working on vertical ventilation operations.
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Forest Reeder began his fire service career in 1979. He currently serves as Battalion Chief / Director of Training & Safety with the Pleasantview (IL) Fire Protection District (www.plvw.org) and is the Director of Training for Southwest United Fire Districts (www.sufd.org). In these capacities, he is responsible for the design, implementation and coordination of in-service training activities as well as a full-service fire training academy program. Forest holds numerous Illinois fire service certifications and holds a Masters Degree in Public Safety Administration from Lewis University.
