Every fire sends out signals that can assist firefighters in determining the stage of fire development and, most importantly, the changes that are likely to occur. This skill is essential to ensuring ...

The first, and overarching, learning point in the Art of Reading Smoke curriculum is the concept that smoke is fuel. The reason is to help firefighters, company officers, and command officers ...

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. "The Art of Reading Smoke" Often, smoke issuing from a building is the only clue available to predict fire behavior and the likelihood of a flashover or rapid fire spread.

Dave Dodson is the Owner and Lead Instructor for Response Solutions. He has over 24 years as a Fire & Emergency Service Responder and has served as a Battalion Chief, Safety Officer, and Emergency ...