July 15, 2026

In the Books: Episode 20 - The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics, 2E

47 minutes

In this episode of In the Books, host David Rhodes sits down with respected fire service leaders and co-authors Sean Gray and PJ Norwood to discuss the newly released second edition of The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics.

From the groundbreaking UL FSRI fire research studies to modern fireground decision-making, this conversation explores how evidence-based tactics continue to shape the fire service. Gray and Norwood break down the major updates in the new edition, including expanded content on search operations, water mapping, air entrainment, coordinated ventilation, basement fires, emerging technologies, and the practical application of fire dynamics research.

The discussion takes a deep dive into:

✅ Coordinated ventilation and modern fire dynamics

✅ Search tactics backed by research and real-world experience

✅ Water application, transitional attack, and getting water on the fire quickly

✅ Staffing considerations and tactical prioritization

✅ Legacy vs. modern fire environments

✅ Basement fire operations and decision-making

✅ How departments can turn research into actionable training and operational doctrine

Whether you're a firefighter, company officer, instructor, chief officer, or fire service student, this episode provides valuable insight into understanding the "why" behind modern firefighting tactics and how research can improve firefighter and civilian safety.

📘 The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics (2nd Edition) is designed not only as a reference book but also as a training and promotional resource, complete with chapter objectives, practice questions, and the latest fire research findings.

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