Raul Angulo is Captain, Emeritus of Ladder Co. 6, Seattle, WA Fire Department. He has more than forty years of experience and is on the editorial advisory board for Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment magazine. He is the author of the textbook "Engine Company Fireground Operations 4th Edition", published by Jones and Bartlett Learning and "Ladder Company Operations on the Fireground", he has also been teaching at FDIC International since 1996. In his 2023 FIRExTalk presentation, Raul Angulo explores the critical role of defining civilian rescue in the fire service. He emphasizes the importance of understanding search and rescue operations within the context of risk management, highlighting the need for a clear, strategic approach to saving lives during structure fires. Angulo discusses the balance between firefighter safety and the urgency of rescuing civilians, providing insights into effective decision-making, risk assessment, and the evolving tactics used in fireground operations. This talk is essential for firefighters seeking to enhance their skills in search and rescue while prioritizing safety. CLICK HERE to watch this video. |
