Firefighter tactical ventilation

Which form of ventilation is the most prone to recirculation?

Negative-pressure

What is the upward draft caused by smoke rising through vertical openings in a multi-story building?

Stack effect

What is the minimum measurement for a ventilation opening cut in a pitched roof?

4 ft. by 4 ft. (1.2 m by 1.2 m)

When smoke in a building cools and forms layers, it is said to __________.

Stratify

What is the minimum measurement for a ventilation opening cut in a flat roof?

4 ft. by 8 ft. (1.2 m by 2.4 m)

Properly performed ventilation is most likely to reduce __________.

Smoke damage

Which ventilation technique relies on the principle of pressure differentials?

Positive pressure