rescue state of georgia basic fire fighter training course
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RESCUE
State of GeorgiaBASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE
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Specific training in rescue methods and techniques Practice Wear full Personal Protective Equipment Use proper equipment Remember safety Work in teams of two or more Communication Maintain proper outlook Ladder buildings when necessary
PROCEDURES FOR WORKING IN SMOKE-FILLED ENVIRONMENT
Safety
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PROCEDURES FOR WORKING IN SMOKE-FILLED ENVIRONMENT
Routine Guidelines
Wear PPE’s including SCBAWork in teamsUse a guidelineAlways crawl in low visibilityMaximize air supply
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PROCEDURES WHEN LOST OR DISORIENTED
Think Clearly Contact Others Stay Low Retrace Route Follow Wall Out Locate Means of Egress
• GET OUT
Activate P.A.S.S. Follow Hoseline
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FOLLOWING HOSE LINE OUT
Female Male
OUT
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IF YOU UNABLE TO ESCAPE
Find a safe locationSignal for helpACTIVATE P.A.S.S. DEVICERemain in place until rescued
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USING SCBA IN A RESTRICED PASSAGE
Confined space rescue is a specialized rescue operation. This is not intended to provide training in that area but simply provide firefighters training for situations in which they may pass through a restricted passage during normal structural fireground operations
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USING SCBA IN A RESTRICED PASSAGE
Passage through a restricted opening should be avoided unless absolutely necessary
Movement through a restricted passage is difficult
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PROCEDURES FOR SEARCHING A BURNING BUILDING
Size Up Suppression Efforts Underway Ladder Building Incident Command Personal Protective Equipment Team Work Stay Low Follow Exterior Walls
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Plan Search Listen Communicate Stairways Indication of Search Fire Extension Extend Reach w/Tool
PROCEDURES FOR SEARCHING A BURNING BUILDING
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SEARCH TYPES
Primary Search
Secondary Search
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RIGHT HAND WALL SEARCH
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LEFT HAND WALL SEARCH
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SEARCH WITH HOSELINE
Advance Extinguish fireSearch RepeatSearch the entire structure
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LARGE AREA SEARCH
Lead firefighter remains in contact with wall
Backup firefighter(s) remains in physical contact with lead firefighter• May use tools or rope to stay in contact
Backup firefighter(s) search outward from wall
Use rope to extend reach
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RESCUE TECHINIQUESCivilian
Conscious victim• assist to safe area
Unconscious victim• Remove by carry or drag
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General Guidelines for Rescue of a Firefighter
Follow department policyDo not operate independentlyPerform assigned dutiesDo not take unreasonable risks
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General Guidelines for Rescue of a Firefighter
Conscious • determine if SCBA is functioning
• assist victim to an exit
• place the victim in the care of a responsible person
Unconscious • determine if SCBA is functioning
• remove firefighter to safe area before treating
• use harness drag
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CARRIES and DRAGSExtremities Carry
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CARRIES and DRAGSFirefighter Drag
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CARRIES and DRAGSIncline Drag/Modified Incline Drag
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CARRIES and DRAGSBlanket Drag/Modified Blanket Drag
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CARRIES and DRAGESHarness Drag