This 1 day course allows students to be instructed on methods they can use to disentangle victims from a variety of situations. Basic techniques for removing rings are addressed. Evolutions progress in complexity to include auger entrapments, impalements (fencing/inside vehicles), persons trapped under vehicles, torch operations, as well as other “tips & tricks” learned from real-world experiences. The Classroom and Practical Skills portion of the program focus on finding the least complicated method of performing such rescues rather than "overthinking" the given situation.

PPE: Bunker Gear and Eye Protection

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The class is designed to provide responders who may be working near water or flood conditions with sufficient knowledge to be aware of hazards created by this environment and develop an understanding of water rescue techniques.   The class will allow responders to support rescue teams that may be called to assist in flooding incidents.  There are no pre-requisites, recertifies at Water and Flood Awareness Level. 

Course Overview

This course provides foundational and advanced training in fire communications for emergency dispatchers and fire responders. Through real-life examples, discussions, and scenario practice, participants will learn to effectively manage fire service communications from call intake to incident resolution.

Learning Objectives

Understand the lifecycle of a fire call from intake to dispatch.

Differentiate between calltaking and dispatching functions.

Apply proper radio etiquette and terminology.

Identify and overcome common communication challenges.

Discuss effective scene size-ups and maintain clear incident communications.

Coordinate mutual aid responses efficiently.

Appropriately utilize and request dispatch resources.

Demonstrate learned skills in simulated scenarios.

Everybody has them. Small towns, big towns and large cities. Senior care facilities. It’s where folks gowhen they can no longer care for themselves and they can be there for a myriad of reasons.These facilities take on various shapes and sizes and come with different names. NFPA defines seniorcare facilities as those that are responsible for the treatment of persons with physical, mental illness,disease or infirmity of aged persons. These may consist of sleeping accommodations for individualswho may be incapable of self-preservation due to physical or mental disabilities/limitations. Somemay have security measures that limit freedom of movement.They include independent-living facilities, assisted-living facilities, limited-care facilities, long-term carefacilities and now hybrid facilities which are large facilities that can handle all four groups including Alzheimer’s patients.A fire incident in one these facilities will be resource intensive. Many, if not all, of the occupants willdepend on others to keep them safe. Fireground operations may take on a different complexion compared to a “bread and butter” house fire.

The program includes:

• Review of building construction and fire protection features

• Strategic decision making

• Tactical considerations

• Incident command functions

• Mass casualty incident potentials

• A review of notable fire incidents and case studies involving these occupancies.

• Review of sample standard operating guidelines

• In classroom fire simulation exercises.

A methodical plan will enable all team members to ensure that all steps have been covered regarding the handling of a “downed firefighter”.

 A– Alert Command. “MayDay, MayDay, MayDay – RIT Team to Command

with a Mayday”. PAR can be accomplished of the member through

communicating on their radio (positional / assigned) or through PASS Alarm

identification.

A – Air. Is the firefighter conscious or not? Is his vibra-alert sounding? Do

you have access to his air gauge or can he tell you what his heads-up display

is showing eg: “1 yellow”

B – Breathing. Is a RIT Pak required? If so, have a team member address the

downed firefighter’s air situation. If he is breathing on his own, remain

cognizant of his air supply.

B - Belt Conversion. Package the firefighter for removal. Start at the

shoulder straps (loosen) and work your way to the waist belt. Does he have a

Gemtor or built in harness that can be used? DRD device?

C- Communicate. Advise Command of the firefighter’s status. Which way we

will be removing him, additional resources that may be required, the status

of our team members (low on air, fatigued – relief required)

C – Carry. Which removal method will be deployed to remove the downed

firefighter?

PPE Required, SCBA

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