Private Dwelling Fires   Most fires in the United States occur in private dwellings.  Because of this, most “combat-related” firefighter fatalities happen while operating at private dwelling fires.  This in-depth course will dissect every aspect of fighting fires in private dwellings.  We will discuss operations in older private dwellings constructed of dimensional lumber as well as the hazards of operating in newer lightweight “engineered” private dwellings.  Additionally, several theories including ventilation, search, roof operations and hose line placement will be discussed.  Utilizing simulator software, several scenario-based discussions for various types of private dwelling fires will be conducted.