#425 Droplets, Energy and the Future of Container Training with Lucas Garden

Inside the Lancashire Tactical Firefighting Summit: A Four-Part Series on Modern Firefighting.

In episode three, Fire and Rescue New South Wales instructor Lucas Garden takes us deep into the evolution of modern fire behaviour training. He traces how his service moved from rigid, tradition-heavy British-style tactics toward a more scientific, evidence-based approach shaped by international research. Lucas explains why understanding energy is the key to understanding fire, and how misconceptions about water, droplet behaviour and smoke cooling once held back operational effectiveness.

Using the development of NSW’s container programme as a case study, Lucas shows how to teach fire behaviour and tactical movement in a way that actually changes performance on the fireground. He breaks down the limits of container training, the risks of teaching bad habits in small volumes, and the importance of controlled, comfortable learning environments where firefighters can observe, reflect and embed good technique. This session is a masterclass in linking science to practical, repeatable skills that firefighters can trust under pressure.

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