SAFETY State of Georgia BASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE Module 1.
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Transcript of SAFETY State of Georgia BASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE Module 1.
Safety (M-1)2
DANGEROUS BUILDING CONDITIONS
Collapse
Holes, weak floors and stairs
Suspended loads
Weakened steel roof members
Walls offset
Weakened roof trusses
Backdraft or flashover
Electrical shock hazards
Poor or obstructed visibility
Concrete spalling
Safety (M-1)3
ELECTRICAL EMERGENCIESTypes
Contact with source or items in contact with source
Fire streams on energized equipment
Equipment used in a area where a ground gradient condition exists
Safety (M-1)4
ELECTRICAL EMERGENCIESProcedures
Treat all wires as energizedDo not cut any wiresUse lock out / tag outWear full protective clothingAvoid raising ladders into power linesUse caution around downed wiresAvoid using water on electrical equipment
Safety (M-1)5
PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM
A system or means by which an incident commander can know what personnel are on an emergency scene and their assignments
Safety (M-1)6
PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM Reasons for Using
The IC can determine how to utilize personnel
The IC can quickly determine if firefighters are unaccounted for, possibly lost or trapped
Safety (M-1)7
PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM Components
List of all personnel operating at the incident
Be aware of the location and function of all companies at the incident
Constant contact of personnel by sight, head count, or communications
Used at every incident; all members participating
Safety (M-1)8
PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM “TAG” System
Personnel identification tag
Location or designated person
Before leaving fireground firefighters MUST collect their tag
Safety (M-1)10
FIRE APPARATUS SAFETYRiding
Always sit in a seatAlways wear seat belt properlyNever try to don Protective Equipment
on the apparatus
Safety (M-1)11
FIRE APPARATUS SAFETY Mounting and Dismounting
Never mount or dismount when the apparatus is moving
Use hand rails
Climb on the apparatus only at sites designated for climbing
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FIRE APPARATUS SAFETYWorking Around
Oncoming traffic
Water/oil on road
Lights used on scene
Hearing protection
Safety (M-1)13
PORTABLE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Portable or mounted power generator
Power cordsConnectorsLamps Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI)
Safety (M-1)14
GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER (GFI)
A special electric circuit breaker used to prevent electrical shock
Circuit Breaker Receptacle
TEST
RESET
Safety (M-1)15
PORTABLE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT Setup and Use
Set up the generator in an open area Never fill generator while it is running Use a ground fault interrupter Place cords so they won’t be a tripping hazard Never lay electrical cords in water Place lights so they won’t blind firefighters Place lights so they won’t be subject to water spray Start generator Use proper connectors and adapters Adjust lights as necessary