9/11 Training Tactics

In 2001, on September 11 a tragic accident occurred at the World Trade Center in New York. 400 Firefighters and Police officers who responded to the scene were killed, including roughly 3000 civilians. This tragic incident is forever remembered as one of the most significant terrorist attempts. Terrorism is only effective if we make it effective, our fear feeds the the fire and it just keeps building making us change the way we live our lives. The fear we have is the essential reasoning behind terrorism. This changed the tactics of the Fire services in many of the following ways, Building codes and standards, training and equipment, and communication.

Once the tragic event was over firefighters were looked at as loyalist for serving the community in the way they did. The generosity of these brave men were praised by the efforts of each willing to sacrifice their life to save another. As thousands were trying to leave, many firefighters were risking their lives to save others. Following this patriotic act, the fire service changed in many different ways. These changes include the building safety codes, which changed the standards of building codes and also showed the vulnerabilities of the buildings. Before 9/11 Building codes in the U.S focused on structural support and strength with conventional fire safety. Then
Training is growing more and more vigorous. This is based on any current and future job requirements needed. The type of training can include everything from a basic level introductory classroom session to a prestigious level of training that can prepare you to learn new concepts and skills needed for this line of work. Training will always be continuing and will always be maintaining the decaying skills that many firemen may lose throught the declining section of their career. This can be avoided by introducing and reinforcing new skills and