Specific Tactics for Combating Tunnel Fires

摘要

The International Fire Academy in Switzerland is engaged in training fire services from all over Europe in combating tunnel fires - now in its fifth year. More than 8000 fire-fighters have so far been trained at the specially devised tunnel facilities at Balsthal and Lungern. Apart from tunnel-specific tactics and practical instruction, extremely precise knowledge of the ins-and-outs of each tunnel system represents a central factor for the success of an assignment. According to the Fire Academy the deployment situation can furthermore be enhanced through collaboration with engineers, tunnellers and operators.