Firefighter Survival Welcome Firefighter Survival This course is presented in two parts designed to help the fire service re-think its approach on lost or.
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Firefighter Survival Welcome Firefighter Survival This course is presented in two parts designed to help the fire service re-think its approach on lost or trapped firefighters. Unit I – Classroom Unit II – Hands-on Skills Lets Save Our Own! Firefighter Survival Course Requirements This course requires students to perform a number of practical evolutions with Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. It is highly recommended to the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” that all participants in this class have a baseline physicals before committing to participate. Firefighter Survival Unit I Course Objectives: The firefighter will be able to describe common factors that may require selfsurvival actions. The firefighter will be able to describe what actions he/she should take in the event of initiating a “MAYDAY” The firefighter will be able to describe the basic rules for survival. Firefighter Survival Unit II Course Objectives: The firefighter will be able to describe and/or demonstrate techniques commonly used for self-survival on the fireground. Firefighter Survival Unit I Surviving a Bad Situation “The Need” Firefighter Survival Baltimore, Maryland State Fire/Rescue Training 8 State Fire/Rescue Training 9 State Fire/Rescue Training 10 State Fire/Rescue Training 11 State Fire/Rescue Training 12 State Fire/Rescue Training 13 State Fire/Rescue Training 14 State Fire/Rescue Training 15 State Fire/Rescue Training 16 State Fire/Rescue Training 17 State Fire/Rescue Training 18 State Fire/Rescue Training 19 Firefighter Survival Libertyville, Illinois Firefighter Survival Firefighter Survival Connecticut Firefighter Survival Firefighter Survival Firefighter Survival Summary of Incident On March 1, 2002, a 21-year-old male volunteer fire fighter (the victim) died after becoming separated, disoriented, and lost as he, the Chief, and other firefighters were trying to escape from the interior of a fully involved house fire. Two fire fighters eventually pulled the victim out of the house into the front yard, but he was unresponsive and not breathing. The victim received cardiopulmonary resuscitation and was transported to the local hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Firefighter Survival Summary of Key Issues Ensure that Incident Command (IC) conducts a complete size-up of the incident before initiating fire fighting efforts, and continually evaluates the risk versus gain during operations at an incident. Departments should also ensure that the first officer or firefighter inside evaluates interior conditions and reports them immediately to Incident Command. Ensure that adequate numbers of staff are available to operate safely and effectively. Ensure that a Rapid Intervention Team is established and in position immediately upon arrival. Firefighter Survival Summary of Key Issues Use evacuation signals when command personnel decide that all firefighters should be evacuated from a burning building or other hazardous area. Ensure that a separate Incident Safety Officer, independent from the Incident Commander, is appointed. Ensure that team continuity is maintained. Ensure that ventilation is closely coordinated with the fire attack. Firefighter Survival Summary of Key Issues Instruct and train firefighters on initiating emergency traffic (Mayday-Mayday) when they become lost, disoriented, or trapped. Ensure that backup lines are equal to or larger than the initial attack lines. Ensure that firefighters are equipped with a radio that does not bleed over, cause interference, or lose communication under field conditions. Firefighter Survival Building Diagram Firefighter Survival Three Pittsburgh Firefighters died on February 14, 1995, when they ran out of air and were unable to escape from the interior of a burning dwelling “8361 Bricelyn Street … The Last Alarm” Firefighter Survival Firefighter Survival Summary of Key Issues Incident Command The first arriving company did not establish command. The Acting Battalion Chief was coming from another call and had a delayed arrival. All first alarm companies had selfcommitted before the Acting Battalion Chief assumed command of the incident. Firefighter Survival Summary of Key Issues Accountability Accountability procedures were not implemented. The Incident Commander did not know the locations and functions of companies operating inside the house. It was not realized that members were missing. Firefighter Survival Summary of Key Issues Crew Integrity All crews did not function as single tactical units. Some of the individual members from these companies performed unrelated tasks and were not under the supervision of their company officers. Most of the personnel were working in temporary assignments for that shift. Firefighter Survival Summary of Key Issues Emergency Survival Actions The actions of the three victims when they realized they were in trouble are not known; however, they do not appear to have initiated emergency procedures that could have improved their chances of survival or made other firefighters aware of their need to be rescued. Firefighter Survival Summary of Key Issues Rapid Intervention Teams Some fire departments have adopted procedures to assign a rapid intervention team at working fires. The objective of this team is to be ready to provide immediate assistance to Firefighters in trouble. Firefighter Survival Summary of Key Issues Communications There was a lack of effective fireground communications at this incident. There was no exchange of information with the interior crews after they entered the dwelling. All of the first alarm companies were operating before the Acting Battalion Chief arrived and assumed command. The Incident Commander did not receive any progress reports from these companies. Firefighter Survival Summary of Key Issues Portable Radios Although two of the three firefighters who died had portable radios, they do not appear to have attempted to use them to summon assistance. (One of the radios was found to be inoperative after the incident.) Firefighter Survival Summary of Key Issues Interagency Coordination The communications problems were complicated by the fact that EMS units on the scene of a fire report to their own supervisors and communicate on their own radio channels. The interaction and communications between fire and EMS units was inadequate. Firefighter Survival Summary of Key Issues SCBA Maintenance Examination of the SCBA units used by the three victims and one of the injured fire fighters indicate that improvements are needed in maintenance, inspection, and testing programs. Firefighter Survival Summary of Key Issues PASS Devices All three victims had PASS devices, however they were not turned on. It is likely that a functioning PASS device would have alerted other firefighters in the immediate area to the unconscious victims. Firefighter Survival On April 11, 1994, two Memphis firefighters were fatally injured while fighting an arson fire in an 11-story apartment building located at 750 Adams Avenue in Memphis, Tenn.. Both firefighters died of smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and asphyxia. “750 Adams … The Last Alarm” Firefighter Survival Firefighter Survival Reasons firefighters get into trouble Prior to response Failure to prepare Training Equipment Not expecting the unexpected Lack of physical fitness Firefighter Survival Reasons firefighters get into trouble Lack of knowledge of response area. Pre-fire planning Company inspection Changes in building/occupancy Firefighter Survival Fire Behavior Dynamic Situation Type of Construction Fuel Load Installed system Flashover Backdraft Firefighter Survival Building Construction New Construction Truss Construction! Wood/Steel Bowstring Parallel Cord LWIB (laminated wood I beams) Firefighter Survival Building Construction Firefighter Survival Building Construction Firefighter Survival Building Construction Windows Location Size Special Hazards Firefighter Survival Building Construction Pre-planning Typical Buildings in your area Similar layouts in buildings Typical Occupancies Residential vs. Commercial Restaurant Fire Claims the Life of Two Career Fire Fighters - Texas Firefighter Survival Size-up Responsibilities Officer Firefighter Team/Crew What do I do? What do I have to do? What tools/resources do I have? Firefighter Survival Size-up Based on view of the building a general idea of building layout may be ascertained Height / number of stories Basement / Crawl Space Window / door layout Outside bars / gates Terrain Example: 1 story front, 3 stories in rear Firefighter Survival Expect the unexpected No fire is routine, always wear PPE including SCBA Attitude Read the fire and smoke Read the occupancy Building modifications Structural stability Fire load Firefighter Survival Training Remember the basics SCBA confidence Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines Self-confidence Poorly trained fire companies are dangerous Firefighter Survival Fireground Control Firefighters as well as officers must understand what items are under their control on the fire scene. Anticipate fire dynamics Identified command Span of control Note reassignments Control free lancing Maintain teams No unauthorized operations Mutual aid reports to staging Firefighter Survival Incident Command is a must for scene safety! Maintaining a strong command presence throughout the incident! Firefighter Survival Communications and PPE Communications Portable radios are essential equipment for interior operations Interior crews must be able to communicate. Remote mics for radios & regular battery maintenance Firefighter Survival Communications and PPE Protective equipment, including PASS devices and SCBA Firefighters must understand the limitations of PPE PPE is your last line of defense Firefighter Survival Communications and PPE PPE Wet, dirty personal protective equipment reacts differently. 2nd degree burns start at 124 degrees F. Flashover occurs 600-1800 degrees F. Firefighter Survival Communications and PPE PASS devices MUST be ON to operate!! Firefighter physical condition has a major impact! Firefighter Survival Accountability Responsibility Issuing tags is not accountability A system in place that works (must answer who is on scene, where they are, and what their assignment is) Designated Control entry/ point person. What about mutual aid depts.? Firefighter Survival Accountability Responsibility Team integrity/progress You and your partner must stick together. Attack teams must report progress/location Firefighter Survival Tactics Basics Locate, confine and extinguish Ventilation Lack of Ventilation Untimely Ventilation Improper Ventilation Firefighter Survival Tactics Back-up lines If one is operating, a second line must be employed. The back up line should be at least as large as the attack line. Firefighter Survival “MAYDAY” Procedures Must have a written SOP “Mayday” is for life threatening situations. All firefighters must know procedures How & Why Firefighter Survival “MAYDAY” Procedures One procedure for all types of incidents. Do not make it more complicated than it needs to be. “Firefighter down” means that a firefighter is down. Firefighter Survival “MAYDAY” Procedures Declaring an emergency Who? Where? What the problem is? Example: FF: “MAYDAY…MAYDAY…MAYDAY…” IC: “Unit go ahead with your MAYDAY” FF: “This is FF Edwards, I’m on the second floor, side 3, lost, running out of air” IC: “I understand FF Edwards, on the second floor, side 3, lost, running out of air, help is on the way” Firefighter Survival “MAYDAY” Procedures LUNAR Last known location Unit assigned Name of firefighter(s) Assignment on fireground Radio equipped Firefighter Survival “MAYDAY” Procedures Different from evacuation of untenable condition Air horns/sirens do not constitute a “MAYDAY” signal. Must be verbal to Command Radio Face to Face Personnel Accountability Report Check list / Tactical worksheet “MAYDAY’ vs. “URGENT” Firefighter Survival Evacuation Procedures Evacuation Air horns/sirens, long blast Radio broadcast Evacuate,Evacuate,Evacuate Firefighter Survival “MAYDAY” Situations Parameters for declaring a “MAYDAY” Trapped Entanglement Cut off by fire Cut off by collapse Through the floor/roof Pinned Firefighter Survival “MAYDAY” Situations Parameters for declaring a “MAYDAY” (cont.) SCBA failure FF down Lost/Disoriented Missing firefighter Firefighter Survival Self-Rescue Know your location Stay Together, you and your crew Remain calm Never discard protective equipment Do not toss your helmet or other equipment out a window Firefighter Survival Self-Rescue Keep SCBA face piece in place When low air alarm sounds you still have time left Control your breathing Practice breathing an SCBA bottle down from low air warning alarm time to empty. Once you realize you need assistance Radio for help Manually activate PASS Get Out Firefighter Survival “MAYDAY” Situations, IC Prepared Situation out of control Rapid changing fire conditions Building construction Tunnel vision Mode of attack/know when to change Firefighter Survival “MAYDAY” Situations, IC Prepared Command and Control Discipline - listening Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) Collapse, evacuate, building, sudden fire extension, PASS alarm activation, member missing. Use common terminology Firefighter Survival Unit II Self - Rescue Techniques Firefighter Survival Basic Rules for Survival React quickly Move quickly Move decisively Save your life Stay with your partner/crew Stay low Stay oriented Stay calm Firefighter Survival Basic Rules for Survival SCBA Emergency Procedures Maintain mask integrity Partner Low profile/full escape Entanglements Conserve air/extend duration Firefighter Survival Basic Rules for Survival Emergency SCBA procedures Follow hose lines to safety Rapid location of windows or doors Window removal for escape Rapid forcible exit of locked, blocked or damaged doors Breaching walls Escape via windows Firefighter Survival Practical Application of Tactics The tactics and procedures taught in the “Firefighter Survival” program are to be used as a last resort! We are not teaching routine tactics for routine fires but rather some unique actions that a firefighter can take instead of perishing in a hostile atmosphere or jumping un-aided from windows. Although the tactics seem unorthodox they have been used with success in the past. If you practice or use these tactics as part of routine training the following precautions must be observed: Firefighter Survival Practical Application of Tactics No live fire will be used with any of the evolutions. Second floor evolutions must use a safety line. The area below all windows must be free of any objects that could cause injury. Firefighter Survival Emergency SCBA Procedures Objective: The firefighter with a SCBA, will demonstrate reduce profile, full-escape, skip breathing, air conservation, and entanglement procedures. Firefighter Survival Locating and Following Hoselines Objective: The firefighter with obscured vision will demonstrate locating a hose line and following the hose line to exit a residential/commercial building in 60 seconds or less. Time frame should be appropriate for the type of occupancy. Firefighter Survival Rapid Location of Doors and Windows Objective: The firefighter in a simulated residential/commercial setting will locate a door or a window and exit the room in 60 seconds. Firefighter Survival Rapid Clearing of Window Opening Objective: Given the proper hand tool, the firefighter, equipped with full protective equipment will demonstrate the proper technique for clearing a window as an emergency exit in a residential/commercial building in 30 seconds or less. Firefighter Survival Rapid Forcible Exit of Interior Doors Objective: Given hand tools, the firefighter will demonstrate forcing a jammed or locked door. Firefighter Survival Breaching Walls Objective: Given a flat head axe/halligan tool, the firefighter will quickly locate an appropriate wall and breach a hole large enough to pass through and exit the hostile environment. Firefighter Survival First Floor Escape Objective: The firefighter using standard fire department hand tools will locate, clear a window opening and exit the area by vaulting over the sill through the window. Firefighter Survival Head First Ladder Exit Objective: The firefighter exits a window onto a portable ladder, head first down the ladder to escape a hostile environment. Firefighter Survival Second Floor Escape Objective: The firefighter will demonstrate exiting a second floor window, by hanging at arms length from the window sill, and dropping to the ground, where he/she falls and rolls away from the building. * NOT to be performed, discussion ONLY. Firefighter Survival Rope Escape Via Window Objective: The firefighter using suitable self-rescue/escape rope and a standard fire department hand tool for an anchor point will exit via window and slide the rope to the ground or another safe area below. A charged on uncharged hoseline may be used. * This drill does not have to be performed by the students if time is an issue. It does need to be demonstrated to the students by an instructor. If the instructor has time he/she can have the student(s) perform the drill but the student(s) need to rig their own rope and anchor. Firefighter Survival Appendix A You will now be led by your instructor(s) through Job Sheets 1 - 10. Keep in mind that these tactics are for EMERGENCY ESCAPE ONLY and to be used as a last resort. They are to be practiced ONLY with properly trained personnel and proper equipment. Appendix A Job Sheet # 1.1 Emergency SCBA Procedures – Reduced Profile Introduction: A reduced profile technique allows the SCBA to slide and move on your back while working through a small opening. Job Steps 1. Firefighter must protect the regulator hose and the integrity of the regulator and facepiece. _____ 2. Firefighter loosens the waist strap to allow unit to move freely on the back of the user (only disconnect the waist strap if unable to loosen enough to allow movement). _____ 3. Firefighter loosens the shoulder strap opposite the regulator hose and remove it from the arm. _____ 4. Firefighter reaches around with free arm, grasps the SCBA cylinder, and rotates the entire unit around to the side of the users body underneath the armpit on the regulator side. _____ 8. Steps #2-4 shall be completed in 60 seconds. _____ Appendix A Job Sheet # 1.2 Emergency SCBA Procedures – Full Escape Introduction: A full escape technique allows the SCBA to be completely removed to allow the wearer to navigate through a small opening. Job Steps 1. Firefighter must protect the regulator hose and the integrity of the regulator and facepiece. _____ 2. Firefighter loosens and disconnects the waist strap. _____ 3. Firefighter loosens both shoulder straps. _____ 4. Firefighter removes the right side shoulder strap first, then left shoulder strap. _____ 5. Maintains a firm grasp with the left hand on the left shoulder strap and the regulator hose throughout the maneuver. NEVER releases the left hand grip while re-donning SCBA. _____ 6. Re-dons SCBA, left shoulder strap first, then right. _____ 7. Refastens waist strap, secures all straps. _____ 8. Steps #2-5 shall be completed in 60 seconds. _____ Appendix A Job Sheet # 1.3 Emergency SCBA Procedures – Entanglements Introduction: Using the “Swim” techniques may allow the user to eliminate or avoid the entanglement hazard. Job Steps 1. Firefighter realizes they are entangled, stop, does not force their way through. _____ 2. Firefighter lowers body position and extends arm out. _____ 3. Sweeps with arm, performing a simulated swim stroke. _____ 4. If nothing found, repeats step #3 with other arm. _____ 5. If sweep with both arms result in not finding the entanglement, firefighter turns to right or left 45 degrees and repeats steps #2-#4. _____ 6. Once entanglement is found maneuvers over hazard. _____ Appendix A Job Sheet # 1.4 Emergency SCBA Procedures – Air Emergencies Introduction: The following techniques may give the user additional time to rescue themselves or be rescued. Job Steps Method #1 Air Conservation 1. Firefighter recognizes that they are running low on air and must conserve air supply. _____ 2. Firefighter slows breathing down and assumes a defensive posture. _____ 3. Removes SCBA and places unit in front of their body. _____ 4. Takes breath and simultaneously turns off cylinder valve bleeding air from system while holding breath. _____ 5. Holds breath as long as possible, then when needing next breath, exhales, turns cylinder valve on, inhales and repeats step #4. _____ 6. Continues process until out of air or rescued. _____ Method #2 Skip Breathing 1. Remains calm and considers action. _____ 2. Inhales as during normal breathing. _____ 3. Holds the breath for as long as it would take to exhale. _____ 4. Inhales again. _____ 5. Exhales slowly. _____ Job Sheet # 2 Locating and Following Hoselines Introduction: The firefighter, placed in the middle of a room with an obscured face piece simulating disorientation, will search for hoseline. After locating the hose, the firefighter will locate a coupling, determine the correct direction of travel, and exit the room. Job Steps 1. _____ 2. Firefighter will search the room until locating the hose. (Firefighter will be told by instructor…you are now in a “MAYDAY” situation) Radio for help, Who, Where, What is the problem 3. Manually activate PASS device. _____ 4. Firefighter will follow hoseline and locate coupling. _____ 5. Using his/her hands, firefighter will examine coupling to determine female and male coupling and verbally identify each. (Female coupling bowl usually does not have lugs while male coupling has lugs.) _____ 6. Firefighter will move from the female coupling to the male coupling and follow the hose out of the room. _____ 7. Steps #2-4 shall be completed in 60 seconds or less. _____ _____ Job Sheet #3 Rapid Location of Doors/Windows Introduction: With an obscured face piece, the firefighter, in a simulated residential/commercial setting will conduct a rapid perimeter search of a room locating doors or windows and determine which ones may be used as an emergency exit within 60 seconds. Job Steps 1. The firefighter enters a room, orientates himself/herself and begins a routine search. _____ 2. Once the evaluator advises the firefighter to locate escape routes, _____ the firefighter begins a rapid perimeter search of the room, using a high sweeping motion of walls until an alternate exit is located. 3. Firefighter shall verbalize the discovery of the emergency escape route. _____ 4. If unable to exit at the first emergency escape route, the firefighter will continue in an attempt to locate a second route or original entry point. _____ 5. Firefighter shall maintain orientation and stay low at all times. _____ 6. Steps #2-3 shall be completed in 60 seconds. _____ Job Sheet #4 Rapid Clearing of Window Opening Introduction: Given a hand tool, the firefighter, equipped with full protective equipment and SCBA, shall demonstrate or verbalize the proper technique for clearing a window as an emergency exit. The evolution shall be completed within 30 seconds. Job Steps 1. Firefighter locates a window for exit. _____ 2. While staying as low as possible, firefighter strikes the window glass, with the tool (actual or simulated) as high as possible in the middle of the window. _____ 3. Striking action shall continue to the bottom corner of window. _____ 4. Using a sweeping motion, all remaining glass is cleared. _____ 5. Any additional gates or bars are removed (actual or simulated) by attacking the mounting points with the tool. (Striking motion may pull the lag screws from wall.) _____ 6. Steps #2-4 will be completed in 30 seconds or less. _____ Job Sheet #5 Rapid Forcible Exit of Interior Doors Introduction: Given proper hand tools, the firefighter will demonstrate forcing or breaking a jammed or locked interior door. Job Steps 1. Firefighter locates door and attempts to open normally. _____ 2. Firefighter sizes up the door construction and locking mechanism. _____ 3. Firefighter actually performs or verbalizes/simulates all of the following: _____ __ Drive point of halligan tool into jam and push down on the handle __ Remove/destroy door stop with adz end of halligan __ Punch a hole through the door __ Remove the hinge __ Use body or SCBA to force – No tool __ Use legs to kick out door – No tool Job Sheet #6 Breaching Walls Introduction: Given a flathead ax and halligan tool, the firefighter in full personal protective equipment and SCBA with face piece obscured will identify proper wall to breach, and breach a hole large enough to pass through. Job Steps 1. Firefighter locates wall in which opening will be made. 2. Use ax and/or halligan to begin opening hole. If no tool is available feet can be used. _____ 3. Using the tools in a push and pull action, clears an opening between studs. _____ 4. Exits room though breach in wall. _____ Note:If a firefighter must use low profile or full escape to complete step #4, then those evolutions are evaluated. _____ Job Sheet #7 First Floor Escape Introduction: The firefighter will rapidly locate and exit an open first floor window by rolling over the window sill. Job Steps 1. Firefighter rapidly locates a window for escape and clears window. Note: Step #1 has been evaluated on other Job Sheets and will not need to be repeated. _____ 2. The firefighter will locate and grasp window sill, staying as low as possible. _____ 3. While holding window sill, the firefighter will go head first and roll out of the window, staying low in the window and allowing their feet to come in contact with the ground first. _____ 4. The firefighter shall satisfactorily perform steps #2-3 at least once with PPE and at least once with full PPE and SCBA. _____ Job Sheet #8 Head First Ladder Exit Introduction: The Firefighter will exit a window onto a portable ladder, head first down the ladder to rapidly escape room. Job Steps 1. Firefighter locates open window where ladder is positioned. _____ Note: It is not necessary for firefighter to clear window as this skill is evaluated elsewhere. 2. Firefighter, remaining as low as possible, exits window head first _____ onto ladder. 3. Firefighter pulls himself/herself onto the ladder rapidly, one rung at a time. _____ 4. Once feet hit top rung or sill, firefighter stops descent. _____ Job Sheet #8 Head First Ladder Exit Introduction: The Firefighter will exit a window onto a portable ladder, head first down the ladder to rapidly escape room. Job Steps Continued 5. Firefighter reaches down and grasps ladder beam, with right hand/arm, grabs lowest rung possible with left hand, slides to right side, using left arm as a pivot point, rotates body across the ladder beam to a standing position. _____ 6. Firefighter continues descent in a normal fashion. _____ 7. Firefighter shall satisfactorily perform steps #2-6 at least once with full PPE and at least once with full PPE and SCBA. _____ Job Sheet #8 Head First Ladder Exit (Hook two, grab four) Introduction: The Firefighter will exit a window onto a portable ladder, head first down the ladder to rapidly escape room. Job Steps Method #2 (Hook two grab four) -The firefighter, with no other way out of a room, exits the room through a window to which a fire department ladder has been properly positioned. The firefighter must quickly find the window and ladder, rapidly crawl over the window sill and hooks arm (either right or left) on the second rung from sill, reaches down to the fourth rung with opposite arm, uses that arm to pivot to a standing position 1. Firefighter locates open window where ladder is positioned. _____ Note: It is not necessary for firefighter to clear window as this skill is evaluated elsewhere. 2. Firefighter, remaining as low as possible, exits window head first onto ladder. _____ 3. Firefighter pulls himself/herself onto the ladder rapidly _____ 4. Hooks arm (either right or left) on the second rung from sill. Hooks rung with bend in arm. _____ 5. Reaches down to the fourth rung with opposite arm, uses that arm to pivot to a standing position _____ 6. Firefighter continues descent in a normal fashion. _____ 7. Firefighter shall satisfactorily perform steps #2-6 at least once with full PPE and at least once with full PPE and SCBA. _____ Job Sheet #9 Second Floor Escape Introduction: The firefighter will exit a second floor window by hanging at arms length from window sill, dropping to the ground and rolling away from the building. CAUTION: DO NOT perform, for discussion ONLY! Job Steps 1. Firefighter locates open window and attempts to attract attention/help. _____ 2. Firefighter positions himself in window, maintaining as low a profile as possible. _____ 3. Firefighter grasps window sill and rotates body outside the opening while hanging onto the sill. _____ 4. Firefighter hangs from sill with full body extension. _____ Job Sheet #9 Second Floor Escape Introduction: The firefighter will exit a second floor window by hanging at arms length from window sill, dropping to the ground and rolling away from the building. Job Steps Continued 5. While hanging, firefighter quickly surveys the ground beneath, releases grip and falls to ground. _____ 6. When hitting ground, firefighter drops and rolls to absorb impact. _____ 7. Firefighter shall satisfactorily perform steps #2-6 once with PPE only (No SCBA). _____ Job Sheet #10 Rope Escape via Windows Introduction: The firefighter shall use a suitable self rescue/escape rope and a standard hand tool or other suitable anchor to exit a window and slide the rope to the ground or other safe area below. Note: In absence of rope, a charged or uncharged hoseline may be used for a rapid descent. Job Steps 1. Firefighter operating on an upper floor locates open window. _____ Note: Window clearing will not be evaluated at this point as it is evaluated in another job sheet. 2. Suitable anchor point is located _____ 3. Rope is attached to anchor point with an approved knot or carabiner. _____ 4. Firefighter positions himself/herself in the window, staying as low as possible, and feeds the rope through the decent control device or around the back below the SCBA. _____ Job Sheet #10 Rope Escape via Windows Introduction: The firefighter shall use a suitable self rescue/escape rope and a standard hand tool or other suitable anchor to exit a window and slide the rope to the ground or other safe area below. Job Steps Continued 5. Rope is grasped with both hands as firefighter leans out the window until the weight of the firefighter takes up the slack on the anchor point. _____ 6. Firefighter swings other leg out the window and will drop and hang in position just outside window. _____ 7. Firefighter slowly releases grip and slides slowly to the ground. _____ 8. Firefighter shall satisfactorily perform steps #2-7 at least once with PPE only and at least once with PPE and SCBA. _____ *In absence of rope, charged/uncharged hoseline may be used for descent. Firefighter Survival Other Resources firehouse.com fe.pennnet.com rapidintervention.com firefighterclosecalls.com firenuggets.com phoenix.gov/FIRE/ cdc.gov/niosh/firehome. html Firefighter Survival The following agencies are gratefully acknowledged for their assistance in developing this extremely important program: New York Office of Fire Prevention & Control Course Development Committee Illinois Fire Service Institute Phoenix Fire Department Kentucky State Fire Commission Indiana Firefighter Training System