How Do Firefighters Put out Skyscraper Fires

Firefighters use a special hose pack called a “High Rise Pack” to carry a set up of hose, nozzles and related items to the floor below the fire, connect to the stand pipe system, and stretch a line up through the stairwell to the fire floor and fire area.

How are building fires put out?

Fires can be extinguished by water, fuel or oxidant removal, or chemical flame inhibition; though, because fires are classified depending on the elements involved, such as grease, paper, electrical, etcetera, a specific type of fire extinguisher may be required.

What happens if there is a fire in a tall building?

Most often, people will die. If the building is built right, there should be sufficient time to evacuate the building before the fire spreads to block all exits. This is most often done with a combination of sprinkler systems, fire dampening walls and floors, sectioning of the individual floors and so forth.