This eLearning package while primarily aimed at all firefighters who may attend incidents in high rise buildings is also aimed at everyone with any interaction with high rise buildings such as architects, designers, building control, building responsible officers and fire risk assessors.  It will give everyone an appreciation of the principles of how fire services deal with high rise incidents and the challenges they face.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Forced Ventilation

Forced ventilation is a technique used by firefighters to remove smoke and toxic gases from a building, especially high-rise structures. This is achieved by using Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fans. These videos highlight the principles.

Module 4

Module 5

Module 6

Module 7

This module looks at the very important issue of the impact of wind on fires in particular in high rise buildings.

Module 8

Module 9

Module 10

Module 11

Module 12

The information provided in this course is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional training or advice. Firefighting is a highly specialized profession, and it is essential to follow established procedures and guidelines. Always consult with your local fire department or a qualified expert for specific guidance on dealing with high-rise incidents.

We would like to recognise that 4 of the modules are form our course “Essential of fire behaviour – Compartments which was produced by Risk and Emergency Pty, AUSRescue and fIRE rSK consultancy Limited.

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