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RBCERTAA Emergency Info AM 1630 EMAIL |
| SEARCH AND RESCUE DRILL August, 2003 | ||
| August
2nd, 2003 – Search & Rescue drill run by Captain Whitaker,
Captain Martinez, Fire Engineer Buckner, Fire Paramedic Dipane &
Firefighter Herrera |
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| Rescue incidents involve removal and treatment of victims from situations involving natural elements structural collapse, elevation differences or any other situations not considered to be an extrication incident.Equipment needed: Gloves, Glasses, Helmet, Flash Lights, Radios, Cell Phone, Whistle & Stick. | ||
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| PART I: Start with the outside of the building: Type, size, occupancy, age, bars on doors or windows, condition of structure, leaning, on off foundation, water damage, fire damage or on fire, etc … Note: Collapse Zone = 1 ½ times the height of the building | ||
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| First • Look for smoke. • Look for areas with voids if collapsed. • Live wires what to do. Don't move them if possible, if not pull not push, one span for safety. • Smells, what to do, what they mean, natural gas, sewer gas, propane, butane. • Water, shut off if leaking, or liquefaction. • Sounds, victims, creaking, alarms. • Look in driveways, toys=kids, look for clues, types of cars, etc… |
Enter building: Work in pairs of two minimum Call out and listen for responses Mark doors on entry lone side of an X Tag line optional Left to Right, Right to Left Mark as you go if large house Room by room, closets, bathrooms, under beds, etc Upstairs, downstairs, basements Stop from time to time, call out and listen |
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| PART
II: Cribbing and Rescuing a trapped victim |
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