Basic Positive Pressure Attack

Total Hours: 4

John Kriska

jkriska@kriskafiretraining.com

269-760-9207

Positive Pressure Ventilation as an Attack Tool

PPV and PPA what’s the difference?

Basic fire attack concept

NIST PPA Tests

How does Mechanical Positive Pressure work

Pressurization Opening

Blower set-up and methods

Gasoline Blowers

Exhaust Opening

Location and size

Fire Approach Path

Building High Risk area upon arrival

Using timely and appropriate ventilation to reduce this high risk area into a smaller area and thus creating a lower risk area for Firefighters and trapped victims

Using your Imagination a practical exercise

Indicators that PPA is working

PPA FAQ

Examples of using PPA

Sequential Ventilating

Size-Up for using PPA to support Timely and Appropriate Ventilation

Standard Operating Guideline for implementing PPA with a three person engine company

When not to use PPA

Introducing PPV/PPA into your department

Doing it Right:

Suggestions for a successful PPA operation