Chapter 108. Make a Window a Movie

In this episode, Mickey talks about a phrase that is often misused on today’s fireground: “making a window a door.”

We should not be making every window a door. There is a distinct difference between venting for entry and rapid egress versus venting for forward progression on the fire floor and the floors above.

Knowing when and why you’re venting keeps actions intentional, coordinated, and tied to the objective on the fireground.