The “Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires” report is now available online at http://s.ul.com/2GDGtD6. The International Society of Fire Service Instructors and UL FSRI have conducted this research to better understand why basement fires present such a high risk to firefighters and what they can do to avoid injury. This study goes beyond past research by increasing the size of the basement, and incorporating three different access conditions to the basement. This project is supported with a

🔥 Basement fires can push firefighters to their limits — extreme heat, limited access, and hidden collapse risks. 👩‍🚒 If you were talking to a new firefighter, what’s the one tip you’d give him/her about handling a basement fire? – Common mistakes to avoid? – Best size-up strategies? – First steps that make the biggest difference? – Smooth bore or fog for the job? 🛠️ Featured in the video: TFT Smooth Bore nozzle with 7/8" tip and a ThunderFog selectable combination nozzle with spinning teeth