Snohomish County Training Officers 2014 2 nd Quarter.
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Snohomish County Training Snohomish County Training Officers Officers
2014 22014 2ndnd Quarter Quarter
VES is an aggressive search technique where firefighters gain access to an area where there is a high probability of trapped victims
Halligan Bar 6’ Hook or Pike Pole 24’ Extension Ladder Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
VES is performed where there is a high probability of life hazard
Sleeping areas must be given the highest priority
Consider bystanders information When fire conditions allow
Go Situations Viable rescue No impending flashover Compartment can be isolated from the fire
area No Go Situations
No Viable Rescue Impending or post flashover conditions Loss of the compartmentalization or the room
can’t be isolated from the fire area PPV is being used
Identify window Break window with closet hook Clear window completely Sound and sweep floor with closet hook Enter window by
Jumping up on window sill Getting a boost from firefighter #2 Using the halligan bar as a step
Enter window head first Get down to the floor and look for
victims, the room layout, and where the bedroom door is
Firefighter #2 stay outside with Thermal camera
Firefighter #1 make way to the bedroom door look out in hallway if tenable
Close door and look back to window Perform quick primary search
Identify bedroom windows Victim information Fire conditions Height of ladder needed to get to window
sill Break out window with tips of ladder Set ladder at exaggerated “rescue angle”
with fly section out Hang closet hook and halligan bar up on
rungs of ladder
Firefighter #1 mask up before going up ladder- OFF air
Using your hook or halligan completely clear window
Check conditions before entering window. That window is now a ventilation hole!
Firefighter #1 go ON air and enter window
Firefighter #2 mask up and climb up to window
Firefighter #1 sweep and sound floor with tool before entering window
Hang hook from window sill to the floor for a reference point
Take halligan bar with you to search Enter window head first or feet first
staying low in the window After getting to the floor, get low and
scan the room for victims and the bedroom door
Go directly to the bedroom door If there is 0 visibility then follow the wall as
a reference point When you get to the door look out in the
hallway for fire conditions and potential victims
Close the door to compartmentalize the room
Look back at window to know your way out if things go bad
Perform a quick primary search of bedroom
If victim is found notify Command and Firefighter #2
Take victim to window and transfer to Firefighter #2. If you need assistance have Firefighter #2 enter room
If victim is conscious, have them walk down ladder with Firefighter #2 behind them and up close
If victim unconscious, place one arm under the armpit and the other arm between the legs and slide them down ladder utilizing the beams. DO NOT use rungs!