Raytown Fire Protection District trains with KCFD for fighting high-rise fires.

Raytown firefighters train for a situation that's often times more hazardous than others. Fires occurring in high-rise buildings ( structures greater than 75 feet tall) are in a category all to themselves. More space with more people could make putting out a fire more challenging. But the Raytown Fire Protection District with the aid of KCFD is trying to instill new techniques, which should aid in the extinguishment of these types of fires. Smoke rises, and so does this training, Since September 11, 2001 the fire service has studied the techniques used to extinguish high-rise fires and as a result of these studies it has become apparent change was needed.

"These types of fires do not happen often, obviously. But when they do it takes a lot of work and coordination to be able to handle a high rise operation correctly." Matt Mace, Interim Chief of the Raytown Fire Protection District.

"Previously, we would use an inch and three quarter attack line for high rise buildings, but now firefighters use a two and a half inch attack line. With the hoses we were using prior to what we have now, it wouldn't supply us with enough water, so we couldn't provide enough volume of water for the fire.” Ty Helphrey, Captain Raytown Fire Protection District.

“Raytown crews will continue to attend this training over the next three days.  By doing this,  all of our personnel will have an opportunity to attend. While attending this training KCFD will be standing by in our stations to provide coverage to Raytown citizens. “Matt Mace, Interim Chief of the Raytown Fire Protection District.

To watch the the training click here: KCFD high-rise training