Ertuğrul Öz
Ertuğrul Öz is a career firefighter serving with the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department since 2011, currently holding the rank of Firefighter Sergeant (İtfaiye Çavuşu). He has responded to more than 1,000 structural fire incidents and served across three major earthquake response operations in Turkey, as well as numerous flood and water rescue deployments. He holds an associate degree in Civil Defense and Firefighting from Çankırı Karatekin University (on-campus program) and a bachelor\'s degree in Public Administration from Anadolu University (open education). His certifications include Basic Firefighter, Intermediate Search and Rescue (USAR), Hazmat/CBRN Response, First Aid, and Fire Instructor Levels 1 through 4. He has delivered 50+ firefighter training courses and serves as one of AllFirefighter\'s two editorial leads.
Articles by Ertuğrul Öz
Modern Fire Suppression Tactics in the United States: What Every Fire Science Student Should Know
A comprehensive look at modern U.S. firefighting tactics, suppression strategies, hose operations, ventilation coordination, flow path management, and NFPA-based training standards — written for Fire Science students and entry-level firefighters.
PDP Calculator Guide – Engine Company Workflow (NP + FL + Elevation + Appliances) with Examples
A practical guide to Pump Discharge Pressure (PDP): what each component means, how to combine nozzle pressure, friction loss, elevation, and appliance loss, and how to standardize your results with pump charts.
Reading Smoke on the Fireground: Color, Volume, Velocity & Location Explained
Complete guide to reading smoke using the CVVL framework: what black, gray, white, and pulsing smoke means, tactical implications for size-up and entry decisions, and how to distinguish pre-flashover from pre-backdraft conditions.
SCBA Air Time Calculator – Why Air Management Matters (RMV, Reserve Pressure) + Brand Links
A practical guide to SCBA air management: how air time estimates work, why RMV and reserve pressure matter, and how to use the SCBA Air Time Calculator for training, pre-plans, and crew briefings. Includes quick links for MSA, Dräger, 3M Scott, Honeywell, Interspiro, Spasciani, and Ocenco.
SCBA Air Time Calculator – Air Management, RMV, Reserve Pressure + Brand Pages (MSA, Dräger, Scott, Honeywell, Interspiro, Spasciani, Ocenco)
A practical SCBA air management guide: how air time estimates work, why RMV and reserve pressure matter, and how to use the SCBA Air Time Calculator for training and crew briefings. Includes quick links to major SCBA brands for faster, consistent planning.
SCBA Selection Guide: MSA G1 vs Scott Air-Pak X3 Pro vs Dräger PSS 7000 Compared
Complete SCBA selection guide: NFPA 1981 requirements, MSA G1 vs Scott Air-Pak X3 Pro vs Dräger PSS 7000 side-by-side comparison, facepiece fit, HUD, telemetry, cylinder options, maintenance requirements, and how to run a proper department field trial.
Smoke Alarm Guide: Ionization vs Photoelectric, Placement Rules & What Firefighters Tell Homeowners
Complete smoke alarm guide: ionization vs photoelectric sensing technology comparison, which type is best for which fire scenario, NFPA 72 placement requirements (inside-bedroom rule), interconnection options, monthly testing, nuisance alarm management, and 10-year replacement schedule.
