Firefighter III

Module BRescue

3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1)•3-12.1.1. Structural collapse:• A       Types:• a)      Lean- to: (most likely to find survivors)• i)        When one side fails.• ii)       Void usually found under floor sections.• b)      Pancake: (least likely to find survivors)• i)        When bearing walls fail and floors or roof collapses.• ii)       Voids near heavy pieces of furniture.• c)      V-Type:• i)        When heavy furniture or equipment located near

center causes floor to give away.• ii)       Voids may be found near walls.

3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1)•3-12.1.1. Structural collapse:• A       Techniques:• a)      Shoring:• i)        Process of erecting a series of timbers or jacks to

strengthen a wall or prevent further collapse.• ii)       Not used to restore walls or floors to original position.• iii)     Basically an engineering problem.• iv)     Should call upon resources available for assistance.

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•3-12.1.1. Structural collapse: (cont.)• b)      Cribbing:• i)        Process of arranging planks into a “crate like “

construction.• ii)       Usually adapted to roof and ceiling supports.• c)      Tunneling: (30 inches X 3 feet)• i)        Sometimes necessary to reach trapped or buried victims

beneath debris.• ii)       Should be conducted from lowest possible level.• iii)     May be used to reach a void.• iv)     Must be large enough to permit removal of victims.• v)      Should be driven along walls when possible.• vi)     Slow, dangerous, and should only be used when other

methods are impractical.

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•3-12.1.2. Trench collapse:•A       First priority of rescuer sis to

uncover victim’s head and chest.•B       While victim is being uncovered:•a)      Air hose or partially opened cylinder

can be placed close to victim’s head.•b)      Air can be forced through a garden

hose.•c)      Regular oxygen equipment.•C       Shore and crib excavation.

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•3-12.1.2. Trench collapse:•C Shore and crib excavation.•D      Apparatus, equipment, and

nonessential personnel should be moved back to prevent secondary cave-ins.

•E       Remove debris from around victim.•F       Debris should be removed with

baskets.•G        As debris is removed watch for the

stability of key timbers or rocks that support heavy proportions of earth.

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•3-12.1.2. Trench collapse:

• H. Safety precautions:• a)      Trench should be entered only with proper training

and protective clothing.• b)      Ladders should be placed at both ends of the trench.• c)      Ladders should extend at least three feet above top

of trench.• d)      Firefighters should be careful with tools to avoid

injury.• e)      Unnecessary bystanders and firefighters should be

kept away from edge of trench.• f)        Rescuers should be aware of any other hazards that

may be present.

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• 3-12.1.3. Caves and tunnels: (Temperature 52 F - 60F)

• A       Types:• a)      Solution:• i)        Phreatic passages were formed when cave was

below water table.• ii)       Vadose passages are formed by water.• b)      Lava tube:• i)        Formed by lava flows.• ii)       These caves are unstable.• c)      Talus:• i)        Formed by fallen rocks between ridges.• ii)       Irregularity of passages and unstable rocks are the

greatest hazards.

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• 3-12.1.3. Caves and tunnels: (Temperature 52 F - 60F)

• B Problems and dangers:• a)      Darkness.• b)      Water.• c)      Passage irregularities.• d)      Cool temperatures.• e)      High levels of:• i)        Carbon dioxide.• ii)       Carbon monoxide.• iii)     Oxides of nitrogen.• f)        Finding routes in and/or for escape.

How many flashlights required for use in cave rescue?

a) 1b) 2c) 3d) 6

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•3-12.1.3. Caves and tunnels: (Temperature 52 F - 60F)

•C Procedures:•a)      Fire department must have a plan.•b)      Fire department may not be

qualified to carry out this operation.

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•3-12.1.4. Water and ice emergencies:• A       Type of emergencies:• a)      Rescues- situations where victim is:• i)        Stranded.• ii)       Floundering.• iii)     Has been submerged for a short time.• b)      Recovery:• i)        When victim has been submerged or long

period of time.• ii)       Goal is to recover victim’s body.

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•3-12.1.4. Water and ice emergencies:•B Water rescue methods:•a)      Throw a rope to victim.•b)      Extend long pole to victim.•c)      Throw flotation device with an

attached rope to victim.•d)      Use boat to retrieve victim.•e)      Swim to victim and bring them to

safety.

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•3-12.1.4. Water and ice emergencies•C       Ice rescue methods:•a)      Flat bottom boat or raft.•b)      Operate from ladders or sheets of

plywood.•c)      Use a rope or pole to extend to

victim.•D       Safety: All personnel should wear

flotation devices and appropriate personal protective equipment.

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• 3-12.1.5. Elevators and escalators:• A       Elevators:• a)      Access Areas:• i)        Top exit:• (1)   Provided on all electric.• (2)   May or may not be provided on hydraulic.• (3)   Normally locked from outside.• (4)   May be provided with electric interlocks.• ii)       Side exit:• (1)   When there are multiple hoist ways.• (2)   May not be provided on hydraulic systems with manual lowering

valves.• (3)   Have electric locks.• (4)   May be opened from the inside with a special key.

T/F Question: If an elevator is stuck, T/F Question: If an elevator is stuck, do you open door by lower key hole do you open door by lower key hole located in lower part of the door?located in lower part of the door?

FALSE: Key hole is located on upper part of door

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• 3-12.1.5. Elevators and escalators• A       Elevators: (cont.)• iii)     Hoist way doors:• (1)   Equipped with locking mechanism to prevent

opening without car being present at opening.• (2)   Equipped with weight or spring support.• b)      Control:• i)        Independent service:• (1)   May not be readily available.• (2)   Car responds only to instructions from inside

car.• (3)   Usually activated from a switch inside car.

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• 3-12.1.5. Elevators and escalators• b) Control:• ii) Emergency service:• (1)   May not be readily available.• (2)   Located on car control panel.• (3)   Activated by key.• (4)   Will respond to signals from inside car only.• (5)   Doors must be opened and closed with

appropriate buttons on panel.

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• 3-12.1.5. Elevators and escalators• b)      Control:• iii)        Evacuation:

•(1)   Determine car location.• (2)   Establish communiction.• (3)   Secure elevator.• (4)   Open hoist way doors.• (a)    Moon-shaped key• (b)   T- shaped key.• (c)    Drop key.• (5)   Passenger removal.

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•3-12.1.5. Elevators and escalators•B. Escalators:•a)      Activate emergency stop switch.•b)      Obtain assistance from repair

personnel.

3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1)•3-12.1.6. Emergencies involving

energized electrical lines:•A       All electrical wires and equipment

should be regarded as energized and dangerous.

•B       Victims must also be regarded as energized.

•C       Safest and most preferable method to stop flow of electricity:

•a)      Inside breakers may be shut off.•b)      Outdoors this is best left to the

power company.

3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1)•3-12.1.7. Industrial accidents:•A       Six step process:•a)      Medical condition of victim.•b)      Degree of entrapment of victim.•c)      Number of rescue personnel required.•d)      Type and amount of rescue equipment.•e)      Need for special personnel, equipment,

or expert. Assistance.• f)        Level of fire or presence of hazardous

materials.

3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1)•3-12.1.7. Industrial accidents:• B Seek expert assistance if problem is beyond the

expertise of rescue team.• C      Neutralize power sources:• a)      First step in extrication process except for full cycle

of machine.• b)      Shut off electrical power.• c)      Then neutralize:• i)        Hydraulic fluids.• ii)       Compressed air.• iii)     Energy stored in springs.• iv) Potential energy from suspended parts.

Beware of stored, potential energy

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•3-12.1.7. Industrial accidents:

•D Stabilize machine:•a)      Used to prevent unwanted

movement.•b)      Use of blocking and cribbing.•E       Survey again.

3-12.1. Identify the techniques and safety procedures applicable to the following rescue activities: (4-18.1)•3-12.1.7. Industrial accidents:• F Extricate victim:• a)      Considerations:• i)        Item necessary to complete extrication.• ii)       Effect extrication will have on victim.• iii)     Effect extrication will have on rescuers.• iv)     Effects (damage) extrication will have on equipment.• b)      Procedures:• i)        Manipulate machine through its normal range of

operation to loosen victim.• ii)       Dissemble machine.• iii)     Force the machine.• iv)     Retrieve extrication equipment.• v)      Secure the scene.

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•3-12.1.8. Other hazards particular to the local jurisdictions:

3-12.2*. Demonstrate the use of the following rescue tools: (4-18.2)

•3-12.2.1. Cribbing and shoring material:

•3-12.2.2. Block and tackle:•3-12.2.3. Hydraulic devices:•3-12.2.4. Pneumatic devices:•3-12.2.5. Ratchet devices:

3-12.3*. Demonstrate the following evolutions, which ay be required to extricate an entrapped victim of a motor vehicle accident by displacing the following: (4-18.3)

•3-12.3.1. Vehicle roof:•3-12.3.2. Vehicle door:•3-12.3.3. Vehicle windshield:•3-12.3.4. Steering wheel:•3-12.3.5. Steering column and

dashboard:

• 3-12.4. Demonstrate raising and lowering a person a maximum of 20 vertical feet with a rope rescue system: (4-18.4)

• 3-12.5. Identify the procedures for toxic and confined space rescue:

3-12.6*. Demonstrate self- lowering techniques from a height of 20 feet: