Lyons, IL, Fire Department (LFD) Fire Chief Gordon Nord Jr. is a proponent of the implementation of positive pressure ventilation (PPV) on the fireground. “The days of old, when you’d break every ...

Part of the overall tactical plan at a structure fire requires some form of ventilation as crews conduct primary searches and work toward fire control. This includes controlling air flow-paths while ...

A ventilator is a machine that helps you breathe or takes breaths for you. It can be a lifesaver if you have a health condition that causes you to struggle to get air. You may know about the type of ...