This is the second book in the series developed to merge the Incident Command System & the Fireground Command System. This manual directs you in applying the incident management system to fires within multistory structures.

This document is designed as a guide to assist organizations to become compliant with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), March 1, 2004, edition, Incident Command System (ICS) as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive [HSPD]-5. The Incident Command System is the national model management system for coordinating the combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure, designed to enable effective and efficient incident management.

Structural Fire Fighting: High-Rise Fire Fighting, Second Edition is designed to be a companion to IFSTA's other structural fire fighting manuals: Truck Company Skills and Tactics, Second Edition andInitial Response Strategy and Tactics, First Edition. This manual delves deep into topics such as historical high-rise fires, construction features, fire behavior, water supply, fire protection systems, elevators and escalators, evacuation procedures, preincident planning, incident command, strategy and tactics, and special situations. Special emphasis is also given to topics such as hazardous exposures, wind-driven fires, staging and communications, and working with fire protection systems

Take the lead with proven techniques for incident command in Structural Fire Fighting! Working together, NFPA experts Bernard Klaene and Russell Sanders have created a landmark text for fire officers and professionals in training! Structural Fire Fighting presents complete coverage of operational procedures for working structural fires including salvage, ventilation, forcible entry, and rescue. Learn to visualize the vital steps that must be taken to implement the strategic plan--from creating the plan and choosing an offensive or defensive course, to evaluating structural conditions. You'll explore all the issues concerning life safety, extinguishment, property conservation, and special architecture. Find out how the best incident commanders get a handle on the big picture with Structural Fire Fighting.