Hoarder House Horrors

Service Description

Fires in Hoarder houses can present a multitude of problems on the fire ground, from access and egress, water application, to the eventual search for possible victims. We will discuss why hoarder fires are so problematic and how they flip the fire ground in favor of the fire and force most fire departments out of their comfort zone. It will cover operations at hoarder fires in both private dwellings as well as multiple dwellings. This lecture will take an in-depth look at both engine and truck operations and the importance of coordinating these activities to achieve a successful outcome. A hands-on portion of this class can be added into the program. Students will be tasked with operating in hoarder like conditions while searching, stretching and getting a hoseline into operation. Strategies and tactics discussed in the lecture will also be put into play. All students will be required to have full PPE, SCBA and an extra cylinder.