Training Ideas for aquired House - My Firefighter Nation2024-03-19T05:08:48Zhttps://my.firefighternation.com/forum/topics/training-ideas-for-aquired?feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe have gone one better when…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2011-08-04:889755:Comment:59203222011-08-04T07:39:41.746ZToddhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/SouthCarolinaLT
We have gone one better when using smoke machines to obscure visions. It's amazing how much a flashlight in a simple traffic cone resembles fire in smoke conditions.
We have gone one better when using smoke machines to obscure visions. It's amazing how much a flashlight in a simple traffic cone resembles fire in smoke conditions. There is so much you can do w…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2011-08-02:889755:Comment:59156452011-08-02T21:19:52.272ZAlan McGuiganhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/AlanMcGuigan
There is so much you can do with a complete structure if possible gets some old furniture to make any search a rescue scenarios more realistic. Manikins dolls tools etc If you have or can get your hands on a smoke machine as long as the structure isn’t too open can also create a more realistic event without having the dangers of a live burn. You can also add sound such as a child calling out from a closet or breaking glass a moan or the crackling of the fire audio players can be placed around…
There is so much you can do with a complete structure if possible gets some old furniture to make any search a rescue scenarios more realistic. Manikins dolls tools etc If you have or can get your hands on a smoke machine as long as the structure isn’t too open can also create a more realistic event without having the dangers of a live burn. You can also add sound such as a child calling out from a closet or breaking glass a moan or the crackling of the fire audio players can be placed around the house this is a great tool to train firefighters to listen as they do their search? After ask then if anything and what they heard.<br />
Depending on the number of training staff available you can have a number of different evolutions or training sessions going on at one time ? but this needs to be planned and organized<br />
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As for scenarios or training evolutions<br />
Size up. Use toys etc. or whatever to create different potential clues as to what they have got (first company in ) hazards etc. get the guys to read the structure and the article around it. Where the stairs are is there a basement bed rooms etc. A lot can be determined from outside at a first glace or at least give you a clue<br />
Truck placement (Wind direction and exposures and location of fire)<br />
Water shuttle (water management)<br />
Incident command<br />
RIT<br />
Entanglement and self-rescue<br />
Ventilation vertical and horizontal<br />
Ladders and hauls (ropes and knots practical applications) roof ladders etc. getting tools etc. to the roof<br />
Search and rescue both occupant and firefighter<br />
Emergency evacuation (three blast of the air horn) everyone out<br />
Salvage and overhaul<br />
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And so much more For a few of my department tr…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2011-08-02:889755:Comment:59143572011-08-02T14:39:01.437ZAndrewhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/AndrewBerry
For a few of my department trainings we simulated fire with flashlights in designated areas. Cheap, effective, and safe.
For a few of my department trainings we simulated fire with flashlights in designated areas. Cheap, effective, and safe. Snake about 300 feet of charg…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2011-08-02:889755:Comment:59138552011-08-02T10:59:54.219Zlarry jenkinshttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/larryjenkins
Snake about 300 feet of charged hoseline through out the structure. Black out a firefighters mask and only give him 500 PSI in their tank. Put them on the hoseline in the middle and tell them to find their way out. You will be surprised.
Snake about 300 feet of charged hoseline through out the structure. Black out a firefighters mask and only give him 500 PSI in their tank. Put them on the hoseline in the middle and tell them to find their way out. You will be surprised. You can also use 4 ft x 4 ft…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2011-08-02:889755:Comment:59133452011-08-02T01:48:31.778ZBen Wallerhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/BenWaller
You can also use 4 ft x 4 ft sheets of el cheapo OSB to cover holes for repeat breaching and overhaul ops.
You can also use 4 ft x 4 ft sheets of el cheapo OSB to cover holes for repeat breaching and overhaul ops. Thanks all for the comments.…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2011-08-02:889755:Comment:59126482011-08-02T00:53:21.420ZJimhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/Jim55
Thanks all for the comments. getting a good idea of where to start.
Thanks all for the comments. getting a good idea of where to start. Sounds to me like a great opp…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2011-08-01:889755:Comment:59119492011-08-01T20:01:05.653ZNatehttps://my.firefighternation.com/xn/detail/u_3438i2bwxbm43
Sounds to me like a great opportunity to do some advanced interior search and rescue training. Re-train your guys on mayday procedures and make a RIT team go interior for the rescue. An acquired house gives you everything you need because odds are most of your guys don't know the layout perfectly like they do in a burn building or search building. Use your imagination. If your could get a couple of companies together, do a mock structure fire pulling uncharged lines. Practice throwing ladders…
Sounds to me like a great opportunity to do some advanced interior search and rescue training. Re-train your guys on mayday procedures and make a RIT team go interior for the rescue. An acquired house gives you everything you need because odds are most of your guys don't know the layout perfectly like they do in a burn building or search building. Use your imagination. If your could get a couple of companies together, do a mock structure fire pulling uncharged lines. Practice throwing ladders on an unfamiliar location. Get your engineers involved with spotting apparatus locations they need, and work on scenarios.<br />
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As for the schedule, being selfish, I would take the first few weeks all to myself as a company. Start at the basics (left/right hand wall search, escaping a hostile environment, etc.), and then invite the neighboring districts over and let them have a little fun. The key is to use the house as a learning experience and not turn it into a punishing activity that the guys just wince at the thought of. Have fun with it and stay safe. Start with what Ben said. Cle…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2011-08-01:889755:Comment:59120412011-08-01T19:38:12.163ZJack/dthttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/Jackdt
Start with what Ben said. Clearly assess the structure for any potential hazards. In accordance with NFPA 1403, ALL personnel operating on scene need to be given a walk through of the structure.<br></br>
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For scenarios, consider:<br></br>
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Basic hose line advance - Whether or not you can flow water, set up a "fire", whether it's an orange road cone with a light under it, or a flare in a bucket. Have crews advance a charged line into the building, searching to the fire, and…
Start with what Ben said. Clearly assess the structure for any potential hazards. In accordance with NFPA 1403, ALL personnel operating on scene need to be given a walk through of the structure.<br/>
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For scenarios, consider:<br/>
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Basic hose line advance - Whether or not you can flow water, set up a "fire", whether it's an orange road cone with a light under it, or a flare in a bucket. Have crews advance a charged line into the building, searching to the fire, and knockdown.<br/>
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Mayday evolutions using RIT/FAST<br/>
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Loss of water-pumper down/broken hose. Plan in advance but spring it as a surprise, see how quickly your engineer can rectify the problem.<br/>
Assign engines to arrive as though on an actual call, with basic info from "dispatch". This allows you to observe riding assignments (if you use them) or officer assignments on arrival, including taking (the correct) tools.<br/>
Primary Search(es)<br/>
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If the house is cleared of all obstructions, see about bringing in items that can duplicate furniture, etc, so advancing the line is more realistic.<br/>
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Vent Enter Search VES - get someone trained/experienced in VES and teach the skills.<br/>
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Make a wooden "roof" about 6ft x 6ft and about 12" high and anchor to the structure roof for practice ventilation.<br/>
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Above all, be ORGANIZED. Nothing worse than everyone diddly putzing around while "training officers" get their shit together. Every evolution, every traning night should be planned out in advance. It's not difficult to predetermine how long each evolution should take. Keeping to a schedule allows for all the evolutions to be completed by all personnel on hand each training day.<br/>
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If you're going to be breaching walls you might consider additional sheets of sheetrock to close up walls for other evolutions. It's nice to hear that someon…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2011-08-01:889755:Comment:59115442011-08-01T17:24:16.490ZAndrewhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/AndrewBerry
It's nice to hear that someone is generous to allow their fire department to use their personal property for training purposes.<br />
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We have a training house for my fire department. As you cannot do a live fire, or ventilate the roof, I'd suggest doing SCBA maneuverability. Using wood and other items, create hazards in which the men will have to use emergency movements.<br />
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Also, see if the owner will allow you to use a fog machine of some sort. Otherwise, I'd suggest using paper towels to black out…
It's nice to hear that someone is generous to allow their fire department to use their personal property for training purposes.<br />
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We have a training house for my fire department. As you cannot do a live fire, or ventilate the roof, I'd suggest doing SCBA maneuverability. Using wood and other items, create hazards in which the men will have to use emergency movements.<br />
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Also, see if the owner will allow you to use a fog machine of some sort. Otherwise, I'd suggest using paper towels to black out the masks.<br />
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Since you CAN break down walls, I'd suggest creating a scenario where members are trapped with no way out but through a wall. Furnish them with an axe and let them go to town.<br />
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As Ben said, ensure that the command structure is set up correctly and that a Rehab area is established. teach them the Denver drill i…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2011-08-01:889755:Comment:59114412011-08-01T15:07:37.622ZTravis Skinnerhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/TravisSkinner
teach them the Denver drill its a great thing to learn in the fire service look it up on youtube to see how to do it its a great procedure to learn when in dier need it really helps.
teach them the Denver drill its a great thing to learn in the fire service look it up on youtube to see how to do it its a great procedure to learn when in dier need it really helps.