Firefighter III

1. Firefighter III Module B Rescue

3. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.1. Structural collapse: • A       Types: • a)      Lean- to: (most likely to find survivors) • i)        When one side fails. • ii)       Void usually found under floor sections. • b)      Pancake: (least likely to find survivors) • i)        When bearing walls fail and floors or roof collapses. • ii)       Voids near heavy pieces of furniture. • c)      V-Type: • i)        When heavy furniture or equipment located near center causes floor to give away. • ii)       Voids may be found near walls.

4. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.1. Structural collapse: • A       Techniques: • a)      Shoring: • i)        Process of erecting a series of timbers or jacks to strengthen a wall or prevent further collapse. • ii)       Not used to restore walls or floors to original position. • iii)     Basically an engineering problem. • iv)     Should call upon resources available for assistance.

5. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.1. Structural collapse: (cont.) • b)      Cribbing: • i)        Process of arranging planks into a “crate like “ construction. • ii)       Usually adapted to roof and ceiling supports. • c)      Tunneling: (30 inches X 3 feet) • i)        Sometimes necessary to reach trapped or buried victims beneath debris. • ii)       Should be conducted from lowest possible level. • iii)     May be used to reach a void. • iv)     Must be large enough to permit removal of victims. • v)      Should be driven along walls when possible. • vi)     Slow, dangerous, and should only be used when other methods are impractical.

7. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.2. Trench collapse: • A       First priority of rescuer sis to uncover victim’s head and chest. • B       While victim is being uncovered: • a)      Air hose or partially opened cylinder can be placed close to victim’s head. • b)      Air can be forced through a garden hose. • c)      Regular oxygen equipment. • C       Shore and crib excavation.

8. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.2. Trench collapse: • C Shore and crib excavation. • D      Apparatus, equipment, and nonessential personnel should be moved back to prevent secondary cave-ins. • E       Remove debris from around victim. • F       Debris should be removed with baskets. • G        As debris is removed watch for the stability of key timbers or rocks that support heavy proportions of earth.

9. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.2. Trench collapse: • H. Safety precautions: • a)      Trench should be entered only with proper training and protective clothing. • b)      Ladders should be placed at both ends of the trench. • c)      Ladders should extend at least three feet above top of trench. • d)      Firefighters should be careful with tools to avoid injury. • e)      Unnecessary bystanders and firefighters should be kept away from edge of trench. • f)        Rescuers should be aware of any other hazards that may be present.

11. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.3. Caves and tunnels: (Temperature 52 F - 60F) • A       Types: • a)      Solution: • i)        Phreatic passages were formed when cave was below water table. • ii)       Vadose passages are formed by water. • b)      Lava tube: • i)        Formed by lava flows. • ii)       These caves are unstable. • c)      Talus: • i)        Formed by fallen rocks between ridges. • ii)       Irregularity of passages and unstable rocks are the greatest hazards.

12. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.3. Caves and tunnels: (Temperature 52 F - 60F) • B Problems and dangers: • a)      Darkness. • b)      Water. • c)      Passage irregularities. • d)      Cool temperatures. • e)      High levels of: • i)        Carbon dioxide. • ii)       Carbon monoxide. • iii)     Oxides of nitrogen. • f)        Finding routes in and/or for escape. How many flashlights required for use in cave rescue? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 6

13. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.3. Caves and tunnels: (Temperature 52 F - 60F) • C Procedures: • a)      Fire department must have a plan. • b)      Fire department may not be qualified to carry out this operation.

14. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.4. Water and ice emergencies: • A       Type of emergencies: • a)      Rescues- situations where victim is: • i)        Stranded. • ii)       Floundering. • iii)     Has been submerged for a short time. • b)      Recovery: • i)        When victim has been submerged or long period of time. • ii)       Goal is to recover victim’s body.

15. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.4. Water and ice emergencies: • B Water rescue methods: • a)      Throw a rope to victim. • b)      Extend long pole to victim. • c)      Throw flotation device with an attached rope to victim. • d)      Use boat to retrieve victim. • e)      Swim to victim and bring them to safety.

16. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.4. Water and ice emergencies • C       Ice rescue methods: • a)      Flat bottom boat or raft. • b)      Operate from ladders or sheets of plywood. • c)      Use a rope or pole to extend to victim. • D       Safety: All personnel should wear flotation devices and appropriate personal protective equipment.

17. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) T/F Question: If an elevator is stuck, do you open door by lower key hole located in lower part of the door? • 3-12.1.5. Elevators and escalators: • A       Elevators: • a)      Access Areas: • i)        Top exit: • (1)   Provided on all electric. • (2)   May or may not be provided on hydraulic. • (3)   Normally locked from outside. • (4)   May be provided with electric interlocks. • ii)       Side exit: • (1)   When there are multiple hoist ways. • (2)   May not be provided on hydraulic systems with manual lowering valves. • (3)   Have electric locks. • (4)   May be opened from the inside with a special key. FALSE: Key hole is located on upper part of door

18. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.5. Elevators and escalators • A       Elevators: (cont.) • iii)     Hoist way doors: • (1)   Equipped with locking mechanism to prevent opening without car being present at opening. • (2)   Equipped with weight or spring support. • b)      Control: • i)        Independent service: • (1)   May not be readily available. • (2)   Car responds only to instructions from inside car. • (3)   Usually activated from a switch inside car.

19. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.5. Elevators and escalators • b) Control: • ii) Emergency service: • (1)   May not be readily available. • (2)   Located on car control panel. • (3)   Activated by key. • (4)   Will respond to signals from inside car only. • (5)   Doors must be opened and closed with appropriate buttons on panel.

20. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.5. Elevators and escalators • b)      Control: • iii)        Evacuation: • (1)   Determine car location. • (2)   Establish communiction. • (3)   Secure elevator. • (4)   Open hoist way doors. • (a)    Moon-shaped key • (b)   T- shaped key. • (c)    Drop key. • (5)   Passenger removal.

21. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.5. Elevators and escalators • B. Escalators: • a)      Activate emergency stop switch. • b)      Obtain assistance from repair personnel.

22. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.6. Emergencies involving energized electrical lines: • A       All electrical wires and equipment should be regarded as energized and dangerous. • B       Victims must also be regarded as energized. • C       Safest and most preferable method to stop flow of electricity: • a)      Inside breakers may be shut off. • b)      Outdoors this is best left to the power company.

24. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.7. Industrial accidents: • A       Six step process: • a)      Medical condition of victim. • b)      Degree of entrapment of victim. • c)      Number of rescue personnel required. • d)      Type and amount of rescue equipment. • e)      Need for special personnel, equipment, or expert. Assistance. • f)        Level of fire or presence of hazardous materials.

25. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.7. Industrial accidents: • B Seek expert assistance if problem is beyond the expertise of rescue team. • C      Neutralize power sources: • a)      First step in extrication process except for full cycle of machine. • b)      Shut off electrical power. • c)      Then neutralize: • i)        Hydraulic fluids. • ii)       Compressed air. • iii)     Energy stored in springs. • iv) Potential energy from suspended parts. Beware of stored, potential energy

26. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.7. Industrial accidents: • D Stabilize machine: • a)      Used to prevent unwanted movement. • b)      Use of blocking and cribbing. • E       Survey again.

27. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.7. Industrial accidents: • F Extricate victim: • a)      Considerations: • i)        Item necessary to complete extrication. • ii)       Effect extrication will have on victim. • iii)     Effect extrication will have on rescuers. • iv)     Effects (damage) extrication will have on equipment. • b)      Procedures: • i)        Manipulate machine through its normal range of operation to loosen victim. • ii)       Dissemble machine. • iii)     Force the machine. • iv)     Retrieve extrication equipment. • v)      Secure the scene.

28. 3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1) • 3-12.1.8. Other hazards particular to the local jurisdictions:

29. 3-12.2*. Demonstrate the use of the following rescue tools: (4-18.2) • 3-12.2.1. Cribbing and shoring material: • 3-12.2.2. Block and tackle: • 3-12.2.3. Hydraulic devices: • 3-12.2.4. Pneumatic devices: • 3-12.2.5. Ratchet devices:

30. 3-12.3*. Demonstrate the following evolutions, which ay be required to extricate an entrapped victim of a motor vehicle accident by displacing the following: (4-18.3) • 3-12.3.1. Vehicle roof: • 3-12.3.2. Vehicle door: • 3-12.3.3. Vehicle windshield: • 3-12.3.4. Steering wheel: • 3-12.3.5. Steering column and dashboard:

31. 3-12.6*. Demonstrate self- lowering techniques from a height of 20 feet: • 3-12.5. Identify the procedures for toxic and confined space rescue: • 3-12.4. Demonstrate raising and lowering a person a maximum of 20 vertical feet with a rope rescue system: (4-18.4)