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tion.

With practice, you will be able to do this quickly and

efficiently.

Fig. 24. Pull up and over the rafter ...

Fig. 25.... plunging back in on the other side.

Criss-cross your cuts at their intersections. The overlapping

of your cuts will allow for easy removal or louvering of the

roof material (Fig. 26).

Fig. 26. Criss-cross, or overlap, your cuts.

VENTILATION CUTS

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 17

There are many types of Fire Rescue cuts. We will demon-

strate some of them for your reference. For more informa-

tion about the principles and techniques of Fire Rescue,

please refer to the Cutters Edge Training Video and its sup-

plemental manual. We also recommend the book "VENTI-

LATION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES" by Battalion

Chief John Mittendorf. Order forms are in the back of this

manual.

NSPECTION CUT

The 45 Degree Inspection Cut-or View Hole-is a trian-

gular cut through the roof decking and rolled over one rafter

at 45 degrees to any exterior wall (Figs. 27A & 27B). This

cut allows you to identify the type of smoke and the roof

composition, and to determine rafter direction.

Fig. 27A. Inspection Cut.

Fig. 278. Inspection Cut.

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