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OFD 1-06
Firefighter Safety
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11/25/2006

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Self Survival actions

#1
Definition
Initiate an emergency "Mayday" / Activate distress Button
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Self Survival action

#2
Definition
Saty Calm, Preserve Air Supply
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Self Survival action #3
Definition
Activate P.A.S.S.
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Self Survival action #4
Definition
Provide a situation/ problem report
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Self Survival action #5
Definition
If trapped or disoriented as a crew, stay together
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Self Survival action #6
Definition
Search for an exit-look for light
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Self survival action #7
Definition
Attempt to follow hose line/ life line to safety
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Self Survival action #8
Definition
Retreat to an area of safety
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Self Survival action #9
Definition
Assume a horizontal position to enhance the audible signal of your P.A.S.S. and enhance thermal protection.
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Self Survival Action # 10
Definition
Use your flashlight as a beacon device/ Attempt to make tapping noises usiong tools or other objects
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What does S-A-F-E Stand For?
Definition
Aprroaching a Trapped/Down Firefighter

S- Situational Size up/Stabilization
A- Assessment of Downed/Trapped Memebers
F- Firefighter Needs Report
(Advise command of C-A-N) Conditions,Actions,Needs
E- Extrication/Extrication of Downed/Trapped member
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NFPA 1500
Definition
RIC
Provide for rescue of members operating at emergency scene.
RIC shall consist of at least two fully equiped members rady for immediate deployment
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When do we need RIC?
Definition
Anytime Firefighters are entering and IDLH
Term
RIC TOOL Examples
Definition
Basic hand tools
Hoseline 1" fast,protection
Rope Bags
Personal drop bags w/ 75' of 8 mm rope and carabiner
Ladders, Saws, Air Bags, Extra Air Supply, High lift jack
Specialty Tools
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Self Survival is mental. What can you consider ahead of time?
Definition
-Have a Plan
-Consider Bad Scenerios 7 have a solution to each of them
-work as a team
-Think beyoond normal limitations (breech wall)
- NEVER GIVE UP!!!
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Tips to prevent a position of risk
Definition
-Read the FIRE
-Know building construction
-Look for obvious hazards
-Alternate exits
- If you think you are lost you probably are!!(request assistance)
-Air Management
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Term
SCBA Limitations
Definition
-Physical
-Medical
-Mental
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3 Ways to Exit during emergeny
Definition
-Forcible Exit ( Breech Walls)
-Escape with tool and Rope
-Hoseline escape out a window
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Alternate Sources of Fresh Air within IDLH
Definition
-Waste traps
-Space between studsof framed house
-under carpets
-caulk joints in tilt up construction
-Breech wall to exterior
-Use hoseline to breathe
-Wherever you can find it
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