Vent-Enter-Search (VES) Ops

Training Minutes Revisited: Frank Ricci and Anthony Avillo discuss the potential hazards, missteps, and proper execution of VES operations.
These videos are for training demonstration purposes only. When you perform these techniques at emergency scenes and evolutions, be sure to wear full PPE and adhere to your agency's procedures and policies.
This video originally ran on the Fire Engineering site in early 2009. For more recent firefighter training videos, go to fireengineerin....

[@richardkeilig4062]

Good post!

[@joemoore8054]

Check the hallway just outside the bedroom before you close the door.

[@MrGattor33]

I find I interesting that the FF entering the room quickly rushes to the door and shuts it and then searches the room as if it was smoke filled/low light conditions. You should have him with a black out on his mask or at least pretend like it's for real and not rush straight to the door like it was nothing! Always had a saying when I was in the Army prior to my combat tours... "TRAIN LIKE YOU WOULD FIGHT" I strongly believe these words and they apply to most if not all situations!

[@jerryhughes5380]

Good post. How bout a can? This is a room search that can and has flashed over on members. A 40 second hit even from a small hand can is enough to hold the fire in check long enough to get in and out in one piece. The 2nd FF on the ladder can operate the can from the window.

[@timh6243]

Overall very good video, but skipping the closet & attached room during the search was a major oversight. Kids have been known to hide in closets, bathtubs, and under beds.

[@JB91710]

VEVE!!!

[@andyoxleyonhistravels]

Try taking a charged hoseline, cos if you keep going in without one for protection you are going to end up in trouble.