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
Water Supply & Fireground Hydraulics Tools – The Complete Engine Company Pillar (Flow, FL, PDP, Pump Charts)
A tool-first pillar for engine companies: how to use fire flow, hydrant flow, friction loss, PDP, pump charts, hydrant finder, and tanker shuttle tools together to build stable, repeatable water supply decisions.
When Is Fire Watch Required? NFPA Fire Watch Rules, Duration, and Documentation Guide
Complete guide to fire watch requirements: when NFPA requires it, sprinkler and alarm impairment triggers, hot work fire watch duration (60 min minimum), who can stand watch, documentation requirements, and common violations.
Wildland Fire Investigations in the U.S.: How Investigators Determine Ignition in Forest and Brush Fires
A detailed overview of wildland fire investigation methods in the United States, including fire spread indicators, fuel analysis, weather data, and point-of-origin techniques used by USFS and BLM investigators.