1. THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS Electronic INSTRUCT-O-GRAM Program 2004-08 Sub-Floor Rescue Techniques – Part I

2. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Training Objective Properly demonstrate six (6) techniques for rescuing a downed / trapped firefighter from a sub floor.

3. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Performance Objectives Describe the eight (8) cues to be considered when attempting to locate a downed / trapped firefighter Describe the proper method of stabilizing a floor when attempting to gain access / rescue a downed / trapped firefighter Describe the eight (8) cues to be considered when attempting to locate a downed / trapped firefighter Describe the proper method of stabilizing a floor when attempting to gain access / rescue a downed / trapped firefighter

4. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Performance Objectives Identify three (3) different methods of gaining access to a sub floor for firefighter rescue Demonstrate the correct method of extracting a firefighter using a single and double handcuff knot Identify three (3) different methods of gaining access to a sub floor for firefighter rescue Demonstrate the correct method of extracting a firefighter using a single and double handcuff knot

5. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Performance Objectives Demonstrate the proper use and application of a M.A.S.T. tool as it pertains to sub floor rescue Demonstrate the correct method of extracting a firefighter using a charged hoseline Demonstrate the proper use and application of a M.A.S.T. tool as it pertains to sub floor rescue Demonstrate the correct method of extracting a firefighter using a charged hoseline

6. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Introduction John Nance Incident Columbus OH, 1987 Illinois Fire Service Institute “Saving Our Own” program Advent of the “Handcuff Knot” John Nance Incident Columbus OH, 1987 Illinois Fire Service Institute “Saving Our Own” program Advent of the “Handcuff Knot”

7. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Considerations for locating a Downed Firefighter Last Know Location Tracing Hose Lines Structure Descriptions PASS devices SCBA Low-Pressure Alarms Shouts, Tapping, or Breathing Sounds Feedback Assisted Rescue Flashlight Beams Last Know Location Tracing Hose Lines Structure Descriptions PASS devices SCBA Low-Pressure Alarms Shouts, Tapping, or Breathing Sounds Feedback Assisted Rescue Flashlight Beams

8. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Priorities Upon Locating a Downed Firefighter S – Size-up, stabilization, safety A – Assessment of downed member F – Firefighter’s Needs Report E – Extraction / Extrication Process Ty – Treatment & Termination of Rescue Process S – Size-up, stabilization, safety A – Assessment of downed member F – Firefighter’s Needs Report E – Extraction / Extrication Process Ty – Treatment & Termination of Rescue Process

9. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Personnel Needs Availability of personnel during operation is TOP PRIORITY Additional alarm dispatch upon “Mayday” transmission Self-deployment CANNOT BE TOLERATED Availability of personnel during operation is TOP PRIORITY Additional alarm dispatch upon “Mayday” transmission Self-deployment CANNOT BE TOLERATED

10. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Tools to Consider Air Supply Hose lines Ladders Rope Hardware M.A.S.T. Lighting Hand Tools Saws Air Supply Hose lines Ladders Rope Hardware M.A.S.T. Lighting Hand Tools Saws

11. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Rescue Action Plan Rescuer safety is Priority 1 Interior doors may be used as work platforms to distribute weight Tables, shelves, or other interior furnishings may also be suitable for this task Rescuer safety is Priority 1 Interior doors may be used as work platforms to distribute weight Tables, shelves, or other interior furnishings may also be suitable for this task FLOOR STABILIZATION:

12. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Rescue Action Plan Axe method Halligan method Axe method Halligan method ANCHORING SYSTEMS:

13. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Gaining Access In conjunction with interior rescue efforts, exterior crews should initiate simultaneous rescue efforts if at all possible.

14. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Gaining Access ATTIC / SCUTTLE LADDER METHOD See Skill Sheet 1 ATTIC / SCUTTLE LADDER METHOD See Skill Sheet 1

15. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Next Month Sub-Floor Rescue Techniques - Part II –Two (2) additional methods of gaining access –Extraction / extrication techniques Sub-Floor Rescue Techniques - Part II –Two (2) additional methods of gaining access –Extraction / extrication techniques