White Mtn. Apache Fire & Rescue
July 2011 Monthly Training
RAPID INTERVENTION, PART 1
Purpose:
The following evolutions and/or training are to be completed for all suppression
members prior to July 30, 2011. Please review any applicable Standard Operating
Guidelines, the Northern Arizona Interagency Training Committee’s (NAITC) MCS and
White Mountain Apache Fire & Rescue’s (WMAFR) MCS, and any attached information
for the technical requirements of each evolution. The training shall be completed by
each member and documented on the attached “Training Completion Form”. The form
should then be signed by the immediate supervisor (Captain) and sent to the Deputy
Fire Chief to be included in the training file.
Please note that this is the minimum training requirement for the month. As such, you
may (and it is recommended) that additional training topics be covered. Any WMAFR
MCS are practice, until officially evaluated.
Resources:
To complete the following training each member/crew will need to secure the following
resources:
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SOG Manual
NAITC MCS Booklet
Full PPE, including SCBA.
Commercial structure or other appropriate drill site.
Rapid Intervention Team/Crew articles, videos or books.
Approaching a Trapped/Down Firefighter skill sheet (attached)
SCBA Conversion Video (February 2011)
Objective
In this installment of RIC operations, we will focus on the Roles and Responsibilities of
the Engine Company when assigned RIC, the basic PLC and ABCD’s of RIC and the
supplemental learning and set-up of our RIC kits.
You will need to utilize the skill sheet “Approaching a Trapped/Down Firefighter” for
these evolutions and to ensure that the follow steps are followed. We will discuss
advance removal procedures in a later month, including the use of the RIC kits.
1)
RIC/RIT SOP Review – Review the NAFCA’s (Consortium) SOP on RIC. Quiz
crew members on the roles/responsibilities of the crew assigned to RIC, and that
of command, to include, but not limited to the following:
a. Company assigned to RIC and their re-designation (e.g. RIC-831)
b. RIC Officer responsibilities
i. Meeting with command
c. Location/staging of RIC
i. Staging position
ii. Equipment/tools
1. Based on type of occupancy (levels)
iii. Reserved
d. Initial Actions
i. 360
v. Laddering
ii. Floor plan guess
vi. Action Plan (What will be
iii. Communication
do?)
iv. Softening the Structure
e. RIC Deployment
i. Communication
ii. Search method (e.g. rope, hose line, left hand, etc.)
iii. Roles/responsibilities (who carries what and who does what?)
f. Personal items
i. Cutters/dykes
iv. Flashlights
ii. Wedges/chocks
v. Portable radio
iii. Search ropes/webbing
vi. Others?
g. Others
2) Approaching a Trapped/Down Firefighter Steps – Utilizing the skill sheet and a
scenario, have each firefighter perform the steps of Approaching a Trapped/Down
Firefighter.
For the scenario, assume a firefighter has gone down for a medical condition and is
unresponsive. Conduct the ABCD’s (“E” to be covered later) of Approaching a
Trapped/Down Firefighter.
Note: For this evolution, we will assume the
firefighter has air and no transfill or buddy breathing is needed.
a. Safety – RIC safety is paramount to an effective rescue/removal. If we
don’t feel safe, our rescue attempt will be hampered. We must not rush into
a situation that will require RIC for the RIC team. Some things to consider
include:
i. Structural Collapse/Secondary Collapse
ii. Fire Conditions
iii. Becoming Lost/Disoriented Ourselves
iv. RIC Getting Low On Air
v. On-Deck Assist Team (2nd RIC)
Expand on these topics, including some you may have thought of, with your
crew and discuss ways to minimize risk to yourself and/or team if deployed
to rescue another. Write down your responses and turn them in to your
Deputy Fire Chief for review.
b. PLC (PASS, LOC & CAN) – Utilizing the SOP and a simulated down
firefighter, have each member perform the first steps of Approaching a
Trapped/Down Firefighter. Those steps being: turn off the PASS device,
assess level of conscious and condition, and provide a CAN report to
command on the portable radio. Ensure that all members are proficient in
this evolution before moving on.
c. ABCD’s of RIC – The ABCDE’s of RIC are the steps to perform an effective
rescue of a trapped or down firefighter. Review the steps, and practice it
before moving into the scenario.
i. A (Air) – In “A”, we need to ensure the down/trapped firefighter has
air. Note again, that for this evolution, we will assume the firefighter
has air and no transfilling/buddy breathing is necessary. The steps
are as follows:
1. Air Exchange - Listen for air exchange (Place ear near
face piece/regulator). This tells us if the firefighter is
breathing.
2. By-Pass/Purge - Open purge valve (bypass) ¼ turn to
ensure air supply is getting to the mask. This tells us if
the firefighter’s mask is operational.
3. Cylinder – Ensure cylinder valve is open and assess gauge
for air supply reading. This tells us if the firefighter is
out of air.
Note: If the firefighter’s bottle is empty, we will need to
transfill or buddy breath from the RIC kit and repeat steps
“1" and “2”.
ii. B (Bail Out) – In “B”, we need to bail out, or free the firefighter from
any entanglement or entrapment situation, whether that be: being
entangled in wire; being stuck in a floor; or having debris on top of a
firefighter from a collapse. Depending on the situation, it may be
necessary to perform “B” before “A”.
For practice, run hands up and down the downed firefighter to
ascertain if the firefighter is hung up on anything before converting
the SCBA to a harness. A real entanglement situation will be
presented next month.
iii. C (Convert) – In “C”, we must now convert the SCBA to a harness
assembly. The purpose of this is to ensure that when we drag the
firefighter, we do not pull the SCBA off of the firefighter. Utilizing
the conversion video from February 2011, practice the SCBA
conversion method. Utilize different SCBA’s (e.g. MSA) so that
firefighters are familiar with different brands.
iv. D (Drag) – In “D”, we will drag the firefighter to be extricated.
Utilizing a team oriented approach, drag the firefighter at least 30
feet. Conduct different methods of the drags, such as the Push/Pull
Method, Face Down SCBA Should Strap Drag, Webbing drag,
Firefighter Coat Drag Rescue Device drag, etc.
Note: Extricate means to remove or deliver from the dangerous
environment to a safe environment. Extrication will be covered next
month.
3) Minimum Company Standards - Practice the following MCS evolution: (1 Hour each)
 Reverse Lay for Fire Attack
4) MCS Testing - Utilizing the MCS Individual Competencies Evaluation Form have
your deputy fire chief evaluate your crew for time on Reverse Lay for Fire Attack.
Retain a copy of the MCS for your record.
WMAF&R
Monthly Training Completion Form
By signing below I am stating that each member listed has completed the objectives
listed in the July 2011 WMAFR Monthly Training Packet (R
RAPID INTERVENTION –
PART 1). I am also stating that each member is proficient at the individual skills and
their appropriate application. The following evolutions have been completed:
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RIC SOP Review
Approaching a Trapped/Down Firefighter Steps
Minimum Company Standards – RLFA
MCS Testing
Each member is responsible for the information provided in this training packet.
Members will be individually evaluated on the skills included in this packet during the
quarterly evaluation/training session(s).
Officer’s Printed Name
Date
Officer’s Signature
Date
Members in attendance
Name
RIC SOP
Review
Approaching
Down
Firefighter
MCS
Practice
Forward completed form to the Deputy Fire Chief for retention in the training file.
MCS
Testing
SKILL SHEET
APPROACHING A TRAPPED/DOWN FIREFIGHTER
Scenario: A trapped/downed firefighter has been located. These are the suggested
steps to be addressed in the approximate/suggested order.
ACTIVITY STEPS:
SITUATIONAL SIZE-UP/STABILIZATION – Confirm & Ensure Personal Safety
1.
Structural collapse/Secondary collapse potential survey.
a. Stabilize scene/area if applicable (floor, truss, etc.).
2.
Fire conditions survey (Identify potential for fire impingement).
a. Request hand line if applicable to hold fire in check.
b. Isolate area via interior doors if possible.
ASSESSMENT & MOVEMENT OF DOWNED/TRAPPED MEMBER(S)
2.
PASS = P.A.S.S. Device – Shut off victims Pass device to enhance
communications and reduce stressors.
3.
LOC = Level of Consciousness - Check Level of Consciousness (LOC)
a. Can the victim assist with rescue/extrication process?
b. Determine extent of injuries (rapid head to toe scan).
c. Determine extent of entrapment.
4.
CAN Report = Rescuer Needs Report – Advise command of status
utilizing a C.A.N. report.
a. C – Conditions (“Located a downed unresponsive firefighter on the BC
corner”).
b. A – Actions (“Attempting to secure a secondary air supply”).
c. N – Needs (“Need an additional two person crew to assist in removal”).
5.
A = Air – Ensure downed firefighter is able to breathe or has an adequate
air supply.
a. Air Exchange - Listen for air exchange (Place ear near face
piece/regulator).
b. By-Pass/Purge - Open purge valve (bypass) ¼ turn to ensure air
supply.
c. Cylinder – Ensure cylinder valve open, assess gauge for air supply
reading and establish secondary air supply if necessary (trans-fill or
mask change over).
6.
B = Bail Out – Assess for entrapment and free downed firefighter.
a. Debris removal.
b. Entanglement removal.
7.
C = Conversion – Loosen shoulder straps and in one motion, remove belt
buckle and wrap around the right (or left) leg of the downed firefighter.
Apply webbing around SCBA strap if needed. Tighten and tie shoulder
straps.
8.
D = Drag - Drag the firefighter as far as you need to get to an area of
refuge. If possible, move to a safer location or an area of refuge:
a. Window
b. Hallway
c. Stairwell
d. Room
9.
E = Extraction - Initiate removal/extraction action plan.
a. Provide medical aid when safe to do so.
b. Initiate personnel accountability report (PAR) role call.