An introduction to Backdraft - Episode 19

[@EliasNauth]

I'm a probie at my local volunteer fire department, five months in. I've fallen in love with the fire service, and seeing these videos explain these new and complicated terms in a way that's easy to understand is so appreciated that I cannot properly thank you, Matt Davis, for your work! I hope all is well with you, and know that your videos have a strong impact that continues to provide knowledge to upcoming firefighters.

[@MattDavis5]

Mate, it’s a great calling. Being a firefighter is really a privilege. It’s great to hear how passionate you are about it. Thank you for your comment. It’s great to hear the videos are making a difference (they are a bit of work!). Never stop learning! 😀👊🏼

[@brandonsoo480]

Well demonstrated, for a while I thought flashovers and backdrafts were the same. video explains fire behavior very well. thank you

[@MattDavis5]

You're welcome! Glad you found it useful! 👍🏼

[@danconnors8961]

great explanation of backdraft. Thankfully I have not experienced it. Flashover, or just as the fire is licking through the overhead, yes.

[@dang48]

Time 0:20, I almost spit my water at that. Well done and very informative.

[@gongjuna4722]

김사합니다. 화재나 불에 대한 기본적인 이해력이 생깁니다. 기초적 실험과 화재 상황을 설명해주는 영상도 아주 좋고요. 감사합니다.

[@davidshark2582]

Im pursuing my fire science degree and this video was really helpful and informative 🔥🔥

[@MattDavis5]

Great to hear! Our of interest can I ask are you pursuing it for firefighting, fire engineering or another goal?

[@amalayraffliarnoldy9562]

Thanks a lot for the video and the demonstration. Love the explanation, it was very detailed but not very complicated to digest. Hope this channel could get move love from other audience

[@MattDavis5]

Thanks! It's great to hear it was easy to digest! That's bit of a goal of mine with these videos 🙂👍🏼

[@railfanlily6344]

Can you do like a follow up video on how to detect and the signs of a potential backdraft? if needed I do have some info to share. firefighters in my district really enjoy your videos as it really serves as a refresher course. thank you so much for these videos!

[@MattDavis5]

G'day mate! Yep I'd be happy to do a follow up with the signs etc. There's always more to cover and unpack 🙂 If you have some information feel free to send it through. Its always great to see new resources . My email is [e-mail] Thanks!

[@frazersinclair9658]

@@MattDavis5 Would be great if you could cover mitigating a backdraft when all the signs are there... Best method to ventilate it

[@frazersinclair9658]

@@MattDavis5 Also thanks for producing great content... Hugely under-rated channel... Won't stay that way forever

[@JozhMc]

Love the content, your breakdowns of fire dynamics are great thank you.

[@MattDavis5]

Thanks! Glad you like the vids 👍🏼

[@basheermohammed9953]

Dear Matt I am very happy with your videos and you are doing a very great job, I hope you will continue and not stop Your friend from Sudan

[@MattDavis5]

Thanks! I'm glad you like them. I'll have a new video out in the next few weeks 🙂

[@verawijnia]

Hi Matt, thank you for your amazing videos, they are very nicely set-up, interesting and educational. I am a forensic science student with an exam coming up in fire research, and you're videos (watched all of them) helped me to understand the key concepts without overcomplicating them.

[@MattDavis5]

That's nice of you to say, Thanks! And good luck with the exams!! 👍🏼🙂

[@dougm6371]

Hi Matt, are you a fire investigator, or do you stick primarily to firefighting?

[@MattDavis5]

Hi Doug, In the organisation I work for we receive training to undertake both roles. But my current role is in training 🙂

[@dougm6371]

@@MattDavis5 very cool… would love a video someday on the topic of determining point of origin, your videos are helping so much with my training!

[@linguagemde2850]

so how we deal with

[@MattDavis5]

Hi there, while I’m happy talking about fire behaviour on the internet. I’m not a big fan of providing actual tactical advice. There’s a few reasons why, but essentially I feel it’s not my place to hand out advice on something that can be so variable. After all, there is always more than one way of fighting a fire. But I will give you my preferred way (which really is just my opinion and nothing more) Which is to introduce water into the room to reduce heat and dilute the smoke with stream. But at the same time exclude as much air as possible with good door control techniques. If successful you’ll see changes in the smokes colour, density and buoyancy. If not successfully least you’ll still have control of the door and be able to protect yourself. This is definitely something your organisation should have training for. And the information is out there from much more official sources than me if need be 🙂

[@TimpBizkit]

The backdraft is particularly vicious with fuels like petrol.

[@mrgoodcrazy2950]

👏🏻

[@deedeeknutsson5205]

So the movie got it pretty much right !!

[@MattDavis5]

Haha pretty much!! 😄🤦‍♂️