Download 08 - Rescue and Extrication

RESCUE AND EXTRICATION
MISSOURI DIVISION
OF
FIRE SAFETY FIRE FIGHTER I & II
TEACHING OUTLINE
SLIDES
Material in italics is NOT included in the Student Manual
I. Search safety

1. Fire fighters must always be alert to weakened or
hazardous structural conditions

a. They must feel the floor in front of them as
they move

b. They must watch for stairways, elevator shafts,
and holes in floors
c. Any signs of sagging floors or hazardous conditions must be immediately reported to Command

2. All doors should be checked for heat before opening

a. Stay low and to one side when opening doors

b. With outward swinging doors, stay on the hinge
side so the door can provide some protection
J. Trapped fire fighters

1. Fire fighters may become trapped or disoriented
a. Structural collapse
b. Leaving a hose or search rope
c. Doors closing behind them

2. Proper accountability, backup teams, and rapid
intervention teams must be in place

3. If trapped or disoriented
a.
Make every effort to remain calm and think
Rescue and Extrication - 13