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Breakdown of FDIC 2010 H.O.T. Classes: Large Area Search
These are pictures of the Large Area Search class that I took at FDIC on Monday of last week.
The class was held at the old airport terminals, which was kind of cool, and created a great opportunity for many crews to operate effectively.
As you can see, there was a lot of use of ropes and knots. Although the knots were simple, tying them with blacked out masks and gloves on is still challenging and gives you an appreciation for this seemingly simple task.
This was a four hour class and could have easily been an eight hour class. It seemed that we were just building on the last evolution with a new skill when we had to break down and load up the bus, with box lunches in hand, to head off to the next class.
The important thing to take away from this class was effective communication and fast, effective search patterns. Both are critical in performing a good search.
The class was led by Bob Athanas from FDNY. The assistant instructors were good to work with and loaded with knowledge. Great class and I would recommend for those of you already planning for next year.
Tomorrow, Personal Harnesses review.
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Permalink Reply by Ben Waller on
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Glad I could help.
One caution is that you may run into a controversy about using Thermal Imaging Cameras instead of a search line system.
I advocate using both.
The TIC will get you in and it may help you find victims and/or the seat of the fire faster, but it won't get you out.
You need a positive connection to the outside - a hoseline or a search rope - for that.
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Permalink Reply by Marc on
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If it is possible, and not too much trouble,
I too would really appreciate whatever information you have.
Thanks Chief.
Marc
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Permalink Reply by Derek R. on
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I agree 100%, Ben, in regards to the TIC. I was also thinking that both would be the better way to go. I've seen other instruction videos that show the team using a TIC where one member is against the wall with the tic and guiding the the other member either towards the vic. or keep him/her in a straight line. Mind you, this was in a clear no smoke/fire environment.
I haven't seen Jason's information yet, so I can't say which I think is better suited for us, but I like the idea of the rings instead of tying knots. Seems like clip-n-go would be a little quicker for those situations where time may be a critical factor.
Either way, I can't imagine going into a large area without a means to the way back out.
And my appologies to you, Jason, for playing in your sandbox. I'll step out now.
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Permalink Reply by Jason Hoevelmann on
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No worries, this is all about information. Keep it up. That file will coming this week.
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I need everyone's email. Send it to jhoevelmann@gmail.com and I will send you the outline.
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Here is the outline.
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large area search outline 2.pdf, 3.4 MB
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