Morningside Training

MORNINGSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

6200 Suitland Road - Morningside, MD 20746

Station 301-736-4342 Fax 301-967-7152
www.morningsidevfd.com

"Welcome to the Southside"

11 December 2007

Members working on the Rescue Squad Check Off...

Going through the bottom of the car to get to the victim

MFRI

Rescue Technician Vehicle Machinery

Recently Volunteer and Career personnel from PG County and Montgomery County completed the Rescue Technician Vehicle Machinery class.

During the class students had the opportunity to cut up 11 vehicles including a full size school bus.

Students first learned basic vehicle stabilization

Students first learned to use basic hand tools with out hydraulic tools to take a vehicle a part. This included popping the doors with hi-lift jacks, removing the doors with sockets, remove the roof with hack-saws, and to push the dash with just a jack

Last of all was to stabilize a full size school bus. Students used various tools on the bus like the Hurst Spreaders, Extractor, Paliton, Saw-zalls, Air Chisel, before removing the Roof

    

Junk Yard Drill

Chain Binders

Air Cart Operation

September 05 2007

This is a brief review of our air cart operation and its components. Looking at the cart the first thing we should do is open both cylinders. The Yellow handle in the middle of the picture below lets us know what cylinder we are using by the position. The picture lets us know we are using the cylinder on the right. When the low air alarm sound we can move the handle to the left cylinder and change out the right cylinder as operations continue uninterrupted. Please see attachment with the Squad Inventory for additional info.

 

Picture Above-The blue handle on the right side allows the air to flow to the SCBA supply manifold (Red Color Manifold) or the side port where we connect the Low Pressure Bag Adjustable Regulator. The picture above has the blue handle pointing to the connection for the Low Pressure Bag Adjustable Regulator. If we want air to flow to the SCBA manifold we just move the handle to the down position, which would be pointing toward the SCBA manifold. (Red Color manifold)

The two adjustable gauges on the left side of the air cart are the one’s that we will use the most of. The picture below shows the green hose coming off of the adjustable regulator and supplying - connecting to a dual controller.

 

The dual controller in the picture below has two different color hoses coming off of it and connecting into two different size Hi Pressure bags. We should always use two Hi Pressure bags when performing a Hi Pressure bag operation. The larger of the two bags is position under the smaller bag. The commands are up on Yellow –Yellow being the bottom bag then up on Red. We always crib up as hi as we can go before putting the air bags in place. This will allow us to get the most lift with our bags. Also the last layer of cribbing will be solid. This allows our air bags a solid base to lift off of. As we lift we crib up as we go. Hi Pressure bags operate at 118PSI.

 

 

The picture below shows the yellow hose coming off of the adjustable regulator and supplying - connecting to an air tool. Air Tools operate under 100 PSI

 

The picture below has the blue handle pointing to the connection for the Low Pressure Bag Adjustable Regulator with the Low Pressure Bag Adjustable Regulator connected. The Low-Pressure Bag green hose is connected to the Low Pressure Bag Adjustable Regulator and then connected to the Low-Pressure Bag Blue controller. The Low-Pressure Bag blue hose is connected to the Low-Pressure Bag Blue controller and the Low-Pressure bag. The Low Pressure controller operates between 7 and 10 PSI. Please watch the pressure as you increase the pressure from the regulator

The picture below shows the green hose coming off of the adjustable regulator and supplying - connecting to a dual controller. The dual controller has two different color hoses coming off of it and connecting into two Paratech Air Struts. We can shoot two struts very quickly if we needed to. (Trench Operation)

I know this may seem very basic but this training sheet and all the training sheets that we put out are just meant to be used for a review, and to help out our members including myself.

Thanks – Be Safe - JSL

  "Hi Pressure"Air Bag Operation

Equipment needed:

Cribbing – (more is always better)

Air supply-

Air cart - use the connection that has gauges

Scba cylinders – we have to connect a regulator from the gray pelican box to

the cylinder

(3) different color air lines

(1) air bag controller

(2) air bags

If we have to lift something we crib up as hi as possible finishing with platform cribbing that the air bags will sit on.

connect one air line to the air cart or the regulator depending on what we are using

connect the other end to the dual bag controller-see Below

 

connect the second air line to the dual controller and the other end to (1) air bag

connect the third air line to the dual controller and the other end to the 2nd air bag

stack the two air bags on top of each other with the connections on different sides-then slide under the object – See below

 

Never put our hands under an object use something to push the bags under-another piece of wood-see Below

Depending on the object, and the situation we can use the wood that we have for each bag or the rubber piece that we have for each bag as protection

  • We inflate the bottom air bag first then the top-bigger size air bag goes on the bottom-The area between the F/F at the controller and the F/F calling the lift has to remain clear F/F at the air bags gives the commands –

    • Commands: Up on Yellow (yellow is the air line connected to the bottom air Bag)

                        Up on Green (green is the air line connected to the top air bag)

    WE CRIB UP ON BOTH SIDES AS WE GO.

    Any questions please let me know JSL

    Tools We Carry / Escaping the Entanglement

    What should we carry in our Gear?

    Basic equipment we all carry

    --Firefighting Gloves

    --Nomex Hood

    --Pat Tag

    Additional equipment we should be carrying:

    --Utility/work gloves (leather used during auto extrication/Technical Rescue)

    --Wire cutter

    --Safety Glasses

    --Webbing/Personal Escape Rope (can be used for searching)

    --Knife

    --Wooden door stops (wedges)

    --Rubber door straps (cut from inner-tube tires)

    Of course there is other equipment that is carried in gear. The question we should ask is:

    --In a smoke filled room, do I know what pocket a tool might be in that I

    could use to free my partner or myself?

    --Can I use the tool with little or no visibility?

    --Is the equipment in good condition or covered with rust, hard to operate,

    or covered with stuff from the last incident?

    Entanglement:

    If crawling through and area and we become entangled we should do the following in order:

    Stop

    Back-up

    Use the swim technique

    (Slide you hand down your outside leg touching your leg the entire time. When you have extended your arm the hole way, move your arm fully extended in a swimming motion behind you up over your head bringing all entanglements down to the ground)

    Use cutters we carry in our coat or running pants to cut the entanglement loose

    Remove SCBA to remove the entanglement---

    ONLY AS A LAST RESORT

    Remember we must work together in teams. If we run into this situation we must evaluate where we are trying to go first before we continue. If it is to affect a Rescue that’s one thing, but if there is no task-oriented jobs – evaluate the situation. WHY ARE WE GOING TO CONTINUE?

     

    Calling The Mayday

    Do We Know When to Call a MAYDAY?

    We here about other F/F’s calling a Mayday, but do we know when or how?

    Case studies have showed that firefighters that call for a Mayday actually have called the Mayday late. We think we have time to work the problem out that we get ourselves into.

    Firefighters that have been interviewed have said they waited until the low air alarm activated before calling the Mayday even though they were lost trapped or disoriented before the low air alarm activated.

    With all the classes that we are able to register for and attend there is not an official structured class that we can attend to learn how and when to call The Mayday-or to even practice

    There are 6 situations that when we find ourselves in we will immediately call The Mayday:

    FALL-COLLAPSE-ALARM-CAUGHT-LOST-TRAPPED

    1. FALL – and in need of assistance to get out

    2. COLLAPSE – stairs, roof, floor, etc.

    3. ALARM – any situation where you have to activate

    your PASS device. Low air, poor conditions, distress

    (Call MAYDAY before you activate PASS)

    4. CAUGHT – entangled by wires-call the mayday but keep trying to free your-self

    5. LOST - disoriented, off your line, confused

    6. TRAPPED— debris, fire, smoke, heat

    Learning when to call the Mayday is the first step the second is how to call The Mayday.

    Calling The Mayday

    Mayday, Mayday, Mayday and give the following information: Use the acronym

    L-U-N-A-R.

    L-Location (floor/quadrant/wing

    U-Unit (E-272)

    N-Name (F/F Lyon)

    A-Assignment (checking for extension, advancing above the fire)

    R-Resources needed (wall fell need manpower and jack)

    *include pertinent information of physical condition, status of

    SCBA, conditions in the area around you.

    Example:

    Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, this is F/F Lyon from Squad 27, I am wrapped up in some wire, I am conducting a search on the third floor, quadrant D. Smoke is thick and running low on air, I can here saws running. I am activating my pass at this time.

    Trapped or lost members shall remain together at all times. We will perform any self Rescue Techniques that we have learned. Any change in location shall be reported via radio message-Immediately.

    If we are able to get ourselves out of trouble we will call command and radio just that:

    Squad 27 to command I have freed myself, you can clear the Mayday.

    We do have a General Order that applies to The Mayday. The PGFD General Order is 03-26 dated Oct 06,2003

    We will drill on this during the next couple of weeks

    Any questions please let me know.

    Thanks again – Be Safe - JSL

    Squad 27 has established the RIC

    We see this what should we do?

     

    A-Let Command Know the crew on the roof is in immediate danger

    B-Throw a ground ladder

    C-Let the crew know what is going under them and around them

    D-All the above

    Even though the Engine is not normally assigned the RIC attached it the MVFD Operational Procedure if the Engine is assigned as the RIC. The Squad Operational Procedure is listed first when the Squad is assigned as the RIC Thanks JSL

     

    OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE:

    TITLE: SQUAD COMPANY OPERATIONS

    (RAPID INTERVENTION COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES)

    ________________________________________________________________

    PURPOSE: To establish a procedure for operating as a crew-member on the Squad Company when assigned as the Rapid Intervention Company.

    2. SCOPE: This procedure will apply to all fire department personnel.

    RESPONSIBILITY: It will be the responsibility of the Officer assigned to the Squad Company to ensure all personnel assigned to the Squad know and understand their assignments and responsibilities.

    4. PROCEDURE: (ALL BUILDING FIRES)

    When we assume the RIC per the General Order or if specifically assigned as the RIC, the following are things we will do:

    1-Monitor the radio:

    -As many channels as possible

    -Conditions

    -MAYDAY or distress calls

    -Conditions

    2-Meet with Command

    -Face-to-face

    -Location of operating units

    -Current plan of Operation-Offensive or defensive

    3-Size-Up

    -Size and height

    -Occupancy and construction

    -Location of fire and operating units

    -Entrance and exits

    4-Develop a plan (anticipate problems)

    -Inform crew and command (IE) Bars on windows

    -Prepare additional equipment and resources needed. Depending on how large

    the Incident request Command special additional staffing - set up two

    RIC Teams

    -Develop alternative plans

    5-Assemble Tools-See attachment

    6-Monitor Changes

    -Change in tactics

    -Update the Rescue plan as needed

    Tools:

    The Officer shall make a decision where to stage the RIC tools and crew. If possible close to Command unless other wise directed. Equipment will be left in the Stokes Basket at the staging area for the RIC.

    The officer and one firefighter will make a 360-degree size up noting doors that need to be open, bars on the windows etc. The officer will report finding to command and notify command where the RIC is staging.

    The other firefighters will acquire an appropriate ladder for the building.

    If Bars are found on windows then two firefighters will retrieve the Slice Pack and Cutting Torch from the Squad and placed both in the RIC staging area. We will not automatically remove the bars. The Officer should recommend to Command that the bars need to be removed. Command can then assign that task to the RIC or another company

    The following equipment is placed in the stokes basket when assigned as the RIC EVERY TIME:

    1-(1) PGFD scba RIC Bag with search rope (Yellow Bag) Once on the scene the regulator is connected to the face piece and put back in the bag

    2-(1) 150’ Life Line w/ green bag - hauling systems

    3-(1) Search Line-orange bag

    3-(1) Set of Irons

    4-(1) Hydraulic Forcible Entry Tool (Hydra Ram/Rabbit Tool)

    5-(1) Circular Saw w/ Metal Cutting Blade

    6-(1) Carbide Tip Saw or Multi Blade

    7-(1) Cordless Saw Zall

    8-(1) Long handle sledgehammer

    9-(1) Thermal Imager Camera

    10-(1) Salvage Cover

    11-(1) Hurst Combo Tool-Battery Operated Tool

    12-(1) Honda Light (can be hand carried do to the size) w/separate

    Quartz light

    13-(1) AED-To be self sustaining when we get to a down

    Firefighter

    NOTE: Other equipment that shall be acquired as needed during the

    Rescue at the Incident:

    *Low Pressure Bags

    *High Pressure Bags

    *Air Shores

    *Air Cart-

    Can Supply Air to the Air Bags and Air Shores,

    *Rope Kits - Both are identical as we all know.

    *Portable Generator

    *Electric Powered Saw Zaw’s

    *Hurst Hydraulic Equipment-ANY AND ALL CAN BE USED

    *Cribbing as needed

     

    OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE:

    TITLE: ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS

    (RAPID INTERVENTION COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES)

    ________________________________________________________________

    PURPOSE: To establish a procedure for operating as a crewmember on the Engine Company when assigned as the Rapid Intervention Company.

    2. SCOPE: This procedure will apply to all fire department personnel.

    RESPONSIBILITY: It will be the responsibility of the Officer assigned to the Engine Company to ensure all personnel assigned to the engine know and understand their assignments and responsibilities.

    4. PROCEDURE: (ALL BUILDING FIRES)

    4.1 ENGINE CREW:

    The Officer and Crew shall: working as a group acquire the following tools?

    Tools:

    The Officer shall make a decision where to stage the RIC tools and crew. If possible close to Command unless other wise directed. Equipment will be left in the Stokes Basket at the staging area for the RIC.

    The officer and one firefighter will make a 360-degree size up noting doors that need to be open, bars on the windows etc. The officer will report finding to command and notify command where the RIC is staging.

    The other firefighters will acquire an appropriate ladder for the building.

    If Bars are found on windows then two firefighters will if possible retrieve the Slice Pack and Cutting Torch from a unit on the scene and placed both in the RIC staging area. We will not automatically remove the bars. The Officer should recommend to Command that the bars need to be removed. Command can then assign that task to the RIC or another company

    The following equipment is placed in the stokes basket when assigned as the RIC EVERY TIME:

    1-(1) PGFD scba RIC Bag with search rope (Yellow Bag) Once on the scene the regulator is connected to the face piece and put back in the bag

    2-(1) 150’ Life Line

    3-(1) Search Line

    3-(1) Set of Irons

    4-(1) Hydraulic Forcible Entry Tool (Hydra Ram/Rabbit Tool)

    5-(1) Circular Saw w/ Metal Cutting Blade

    6-(1) Carbide Tip Saw or Multi Blade

    7-(1) Long handle sledgehammer

    8-(1) Thermal Imager Camera

    9-(1) Salvage Cover

    10-(1) Hurst Combo Tool - if possible

    11-(1) Honda Light (can be hand carried do to the size) w/separate

    Quartz light

    12-(1) AED-To be self sustaining when we get to a down

    Firefighter

    NOTE: Other equipment that shall be acquired as needed during the

    Rescue at the Incident:

    *Low Pressure Bags

    *High Pressure Bags

    *Air Shores

    *Air Cart-

    Can Supply Air to the Air Bags and Air Shores,

    All members pick the stokes basket up and proceed to the area of the building in question. The officer will make a decision where to stage the RIC tools and crew.

    The salvage cover will be opened and the tools placed on it.

     

    Rescue Squad 27 SOP for Entrapments or Pin Jobs,

    The following is based on a four-person crew and a single vehicle. This may change based on severity and complexity of incidents. The OIC shall give crew assignments on each call based on size-up of crew and incident. 

    Driver: *Safe response to and from scene *Apparatus positioned to first protect crew then to operate in the most efficient manner *Electric power to the scene i.e. Hurst equipment and lights *Responsible for putting all additional equipment in the tool staging area in ready mode *Act as part of the crew when directed by the OIC *Equipment full PPE, radio

    Officer: *Size-up information upon dispatch, get updates from crews on the scene or communications which includes how many vehicles, what type of vehicles are involved and number of patients involved *Calls for additional resources as needed *Scene/Crew safety, all hazard must be identified and controlled before any other task is started. *Vehicle stabilization i.e. the cars ignition is turned off, Transmission is in Park or a low gear for manual transmission, Emergency brake is set and step chocks/cribbing is being used *Patient access for EMS *Patient stabilization *Scan for and identify airbags location *Operation of all powered controlled devices i.e. door locks, seats, windows, trunk etc *Ensure charged hose line and or fire extinguishers are in place by Engine Company *Battery/Batteries are disconnected by Engine Company *Cover and Communicate with patient and EMT *Removal of vehicle from around Patient, remove all doors prior to roof removal *Assist EMS with the removal of patient *Ensure all equipment is returned to it's correct location in a fully operational mode *Tag any out of service equipment and noted in the log book *Equipment full PPE, eye protection, radio, irons and Glass kit

    Firefighter (Tool): *Responsible for the Jaws from the Squad to the vehicle and their operation during extrication *This includes ensuring enough hydraulic line is stretched for operation *Equipment full PPE, eye protection and the Jaws.

    Firefighter (stabilization): *Bring step chocks and place them inside of all four tires *Bring extra cribbing and wedges to the scene i.e. front or rear of vehicle *Put Paratech Struts in operation and or chains/come-a-long as needed *Ensure the vehicle can not move side to side or front to rear crib as necessary - It is your job, this stuff is not for looks, ensure that the vehicle will not move *Full PPE, eye protection, report to OIC

    Extra Firefighter (Roof): *Responsible for the Extractor cutter from Squad to vehicle *Bring sawzalls and cord to front or rear of vehicle and set up for operation *Will be responsible for their operation *Prior to cutting the inside plastic at all the post is to be removed so you can see where you are cutting and so we don't cut in to the air bags in the post or roof line *Cut the seat belts at all areas where it will affect roof removal *All doors are to be removed first, then cut the roof *Equipment full PPE, eye protection.

    Extra Firefighter’s: *As Directed by the Officer *Full PPE

    Power Saw Operation

    We do not get the opportunity to use our power saws very often. This is a short drill that we can use as a refresher:

    -Where are the spare blades kept?

    -What types of spare blades to we have?

    -What tools are required to change the circular saw blade or the chain?

    -What safety checks should be taken before using the saw after changing?

    a blade or changing a chain?

    -What Fuel / Fuel cans do we use for the saws?

    -Have another F/F with you changing blades – if possible (extra set of eyes) – blades

    can be put on wrong. (This has happen before with Trucks from the South Side on a working fire)

    -Have another F/F check the saw if you are not sure or if it has been a while.

    Operating – Starting to cut

    -We always use full throttle when we cut. It does not matter if it is wood, metal, or

    concrete.

    -Always wear full PPE including eye protection

    -We always have a partner with their hand on our back. This is to protect us and watch

    everything around us. (Keep us from falling off the roof, keep us from falling into a

    hole, keep us from running into other F/F’s that may be operating, etc)

    -With their hand on our back if they need us to stop the F/F will slap our back 1 time. If

    the F/F does this we leave the saw in the material we are cutting and let off the

    throttle. We do not pick up the saw to see what they need-Leave the saw in the

    material we are cutting!!!!

    -Always refuel before leaving the scene of an incident-clean saw if possible but most of

    the time we will have to clean the saw when we get back to the station where we can

    take it a part take our time and clean it.

    -Using the saws as with any power tools should be conducted by a competent person

    under close supervision. Thanks and be Safe JSL

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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