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9781401895037

Rapid Intervention Company Operations (R. I. C. O. )

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    9781401895037

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    1401895034

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-12-09
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The numerous risks faced by today's fire service dictate that well trained and skilled firefighters be ready to rescue one of their own. This new book serves as a "one stop" reference for all aspects of rapid intervention operations, outfitting fire service personnel with the techniques and procedures they need to effectively take charge of rescue situations. Unique coverage presents multiple viewpoints or techniques for critical skills, effectively arming firefighters with alternatives for the various situations that they may face when responding to a call. Safety is discussed at length and integrated throughout all rapid intervention topics, including firefighter self-survival, moving and raising the downed firefighter, roof operations, thermal imaging, the collapse environment, enlarging openings, and more.

Table of Contents

Foreword xi
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xix
About the Authors xxiii
Skills Table of Contents xxv
Introduction xxxi
Understanding Rapid Intervention
1(14)
Learning Objectives
1(1)
Case Study
2(1)
Introduction
3(10)
Rapid Intervention Teams
3(1)
Goals and Objectives of Rapid Intervention Teams
4(1)
Rapid Intervention Readiness
5(1)
Proactive Behavior
5(2)
Firefighter Rescue---Safety and Survival
7(1)
On the Outside
7(1)
Escape
7(1)
Construction
8(2)
Hazards
10(1)
The Value of Time
10(2)
Additional Issues Concerning Rapid Intervention
12(1)
Summary
13(1)
Key Terms
13(1)
Review Questions
13(1)
Additional Resources
14(1)
Compliance and Standards
15(10)
Learning Objectives
15(1)
Case Study
16(1)
Introduction
16(6)
Rapid Intervention Standards and Regulations
17(1)
Rapid Intervention and Risk Management
17(1)
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
17(3)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards
20(2)
Summary
22(1)
Key Terms
22(1)
Review Questions
22(1)
Additional Resources
23(2)
Mayday Management, Operations, and Communication Preparedness
25(18)
Learning Objectives
25(1)
Case Study
26(1)
Introduction
27(12)
Pre-Fire Planning
27(1)
Training and Proactive Behavior
28(1)
Operational Guidelines and Procedures
29(1)
Radio Communications
29(1)
Mayday Communications
29(3)
Discipline versus Chaos
32(1)
Mayday Operations
32(1)
RIT Deployment Operations
33(1)
Division of Labor
34(3)
Communication and Operational Dispatch Centers
37(2)
Additional Considerations
39(1)
Summary
39(1)
Key Terms
40(1)
Review Questions
40(1)
Additional Resources
41(2)
Firefighter Self-Survival
43(10)
Learning Objectives
43(1)
Case Study
44(1)
Introduction
44(7)
Basic Skills
44(1)
Firefighter Self-Survival Training
45(1)
Self-Preparedness
46(1)
Vehicle Preparedness
47(1)
Communications
47(1)
Other Preparedness Activities
47(1)
Disorientation
48(1)
Gaining Control of Disorientation
48(3)
Summary
51(1)
Key Terms
51(1)
Review Questions
51(1)
Additional Resources
52(1)
SCBA Emergencies and Survival Skills
53(24)
Learning Objectives
53(1)
Case Study
54(1)
Introduction
55(19)
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Training
55(1)
Air Consumption for Survival
55(3)
Emergency Check Procedures
58(1)
Buddy Breathing and Other Emergency Escape Procedures
58(2)
Emergency Breathing Support Systems
60(1)
Facepiece-to-Facepiece Method
60(2)
``Robbing the Bottle''
62(1)
Restrictive Area Techniques
62(6)
Entanglement Hazards
68(3)
Toxic or ``Hot Bottle'' Change
71(3)
Summary
74(1)
Key Terms
74(1)
Review Questions
75(1)
Additional Resources
75(2)
Ropes, Knots, Anchoring, and Basic Mechanical Advantage for Rapid Interventions
77(22)
Learning Objectives
77(1)
Case Study
78(1)
Introduction
78(19)
Knot Tying and Basic Mechanical Advantage
79(1)
Figure Eight on a Bite
79(1)
Tensionless Hitch
79(1)
Butterfly Knot
80(3)
The Handcuff Knot
83(1)
The Bowline Knot
83(1)
The Prussik or Rescue Loop
83(3)
The Munter Hitch
86(1)
Water Knot or Tape Knot
87(1)
Modified Diaper Harness
88(1)
Anchors
89(5)
Basic Mechanical Advantage Systems
94(3)
Summary
97(1)
Key Terms
97(1)
Review Questions
97(1)
Additional Resources
98(1)
Firefighter Emergency Escape Maneuvers
99(24)
Learning Objectives
99(1)
Case Study
100(1)
Introduction
100(20)
Self-Survival Techniques
100(1)
Wall Breaching
101(4)
Masonry Walls
105(2)
Emergency Egress through Windows
107(1)
Straddle and Hang Position
108(1)
Hang and Drop Method
109(1)
Emergency Escape Ladder Bails
109(3)
Sliding the Ladder
112(2)
Emergency Rope Slide
114(2)
Webbing and Emergency Egress
116(1)
Emergency Hose Slide
117(2)
Drywall Ladder Technique
119(1)
Summary
120(1)
Key Terms
120(1)
Review Questions
120(1)
Additional Resources
121(2)
Removal Preparation and Emergency Air Supply
123(14)
Learning Objectives
123(1)
Case Study
124(1)
Introduction
125(8)
Assessment and Communication
125(1)
Compatibility
126(1)
Decisions
127(1)
Air Supply
127(6)
Summary
133(1)
Key Terms
134(1)
Review Questions
134(1)
Additional Resources
135(2)
Moving the Downed Firefighter: Carries and Drags
137(26)
Learning Objectives
137(1)
Case Study
138(1)
Introduction
138(22)
Rescue Plan
139(1)
Carries
140(1)
Extremity Carry
140(1)
Cradle Carry
141(1)
Blanket Carry
142(1)
Other Alternative Carry Methods
143(1)
Dragging Downed Firefighters
144(2)
Side-by-Side Drag
146(1)
Lift-and-Lead Drag
147(1)
Push-and-Pull Drag
148(1)
Tool Drag
148(1)
Blanket Drag
148(2)
Webbing and Drags
150(1)
Rescue Loops
151(1)
Staircases
152(1)
Multiple Rescuer Staircase Lift
152(1)
Stair Raise with a Tool
153(1)
Stair Raise Using the Handcuff Knot
154(1)
Using Rescue Loops to Carry a Downed Firefighter up Stairs
155(1)
Using 2-to-1 Mechanical Advantage with a Rescue Litter
156(1)
Moving a Disabled Firefighter Down a Flight of Stairs
157(3)
Summary
160(1)
Key Terms
160(1)
Review Questions
160(1)
Additional Resources
161(2)
Subfloor Rescues---Raising the Downed Firefighter
163(24)
Learning Objectives
163(1)
Case Study
164(1)
Introduction
165(19)
The Rescue Plan
165(1)
Access to the Downed Firefighter
165(2)
Lifting the Downed Firefighter Utilizing a Hoseline
167(3)
Handcuff Knot Raise
170(5)
Handcuff Cradle
175(1)
The ``W'' Single Rope, Four-Way Haul Technique
176(4)
Using a Bight of Rope to Raise a Downed Firefighter
180(2)
Ladder through the Floor Using a 2-to-1 Mechanical Advantage System
182(1)
2-to-1 Mechanical Advantage Systems
182(2)
Summary
184(1)
Key Terms
184(1)
Review Questions
184(1)
Additional Resources
185(2)
Removal and Lowering Firefighters from Windows
187(20)
Learning Objectives
187(1)
Case Study
188(1)
Introduction
188(16)
Removal via a Window
188(1)
Rescuer Body Ramp Window Removal
188(4)
Seated Window Removal
192(1)
Knee-Method Window Removal
193(1)
The Denver Drill
193(3)
Piggy Back Variation
196(2)
Longboard and Sling Window Removal
198(2)
Alternative Single Rescuer Technique
200(1)
High Point Anchors and 2-to-1 Mechanical Advantage for Window Removals
201(3)
Summary
204(1)
Key Terms
205(1)
Review Questions
205(1)
Additional Resources
206(1)
Removing Distressed Firefighters Using Ladders and Aerial Devices
207(22)
Learning Objectives
207(1)
Case Study
208(1)
Introduction
208(18)
Ground Ladders
208(3)
Firefighter Face-in-Groin Ladder Removal Method
211(1)
Straddle Method Ladder Removal
211(3)
Horizontal: Cradle Carry Ladder Removal Method
214(3)
Multiple Ladders
217(1)
One-Firefighter Ladder Raise with Obstructions
218(1)
Aerial Devices and Rapid Intervention Team Operations
219(5)
Removing a Downed Firefighter Using an Aerial Device
224(2)
Summary
226(1)
Key Terms
226(1)
Review Questions
226(1)
Additional Resources
227(2)
Roof Operations
229(14)
Learning Objectives
229(1)
Case Study
230(1)
Introduction
231(9)
Simple Removal Using Rope and Roof Ladder
231(2)
Halligan Anchor Lifting System
233(2)
Trench Cut Method
235(1)
Rescue Litter Ladder Slide Method
236(2)
Ladder Fulcrum Method
238(2)
Summary
240(1)
Key Terms
240(1)
Review Questions
240(1)
Additional Resources
241(2)
Enlarging Openings
243(26)
Learning Objectives
243(1)
Case Study
244(1)
Introduction
245(20)
Enlarging Openings and Breaching Walls
245(1)
Enlarging Openings: Forcible Entry
246(2)
Tools for Breaching Walls or Enlarging Openings
248(1)
Wood-Frame Walls
248(1)
Masonry Walls
248(2)
Metal-Sided Walls
250(1)
Stucco and Frame Walls
250(1)
Lightweight Steel Construction
251(1)
Enlarging the Opening
252(1)
Glass Block
253(2)
Doors
255(4)
Breaching/Opening Exterior Overhead Doors
259(1)
Roll-Up Doors
260(1)
Sectional Overhead Doors
260(2)
Tilt-Up Doors
262(1)
Burglar Bars
263(2)
Summary
265(1)
Key Terms
265(1)
Review Questions
266(1)
Additional Resources
267(2)
Rapid Intervention and the Thermal Imaging Environment
269(14)
Learning Objectives
269(1)
Case Study
270(1)
Introduction
270(9)
History of Thermal Imaging Technology
270(1)
How Do Thermal Imaging Cameras Work?
271(1)
Drawbacks and Limitations
272(1)
Using the Thermal Imaging Camera
273(1)
Search and Thermal Imaging
274(1)
Methods
275(1)
TIC Lead Search
275(1)
Landmark Search
276(3)
Summary
279(1)
Key Terms
280(1)
Review Questions
280(1)
Additional Resources
281(2)
Search Techniques and Search Rope Systems
283(18)
Learning Objectives
283(1)
Case Study
284(1)
Introduction
284(14)
Large-Area Searches
284(1)
Upon Arrival
285(1)
Supplies
286(1)
The Basics
286(1)
Standard Searches
287(1)
Simple Oriented Search
288(1)
Main Line Rope-Assisted Team Search
288(6)
Rope Systems
294(2)
Oriented Searching in Structures: Hoseline or Rope
296(1)
Air Supply Limitations
297(1)
Components of the Search Rope System
297(1)
Summary
298(1)
Key Terms
299(1)
Review Questions
299(1)
Additional Resources
300(1)
Rapid Intervention and the Collapse Environment
301(22)
Learning Objectives
301(1)
Case Study
302(1)
Introduction
303(15)
The Collapse Environment and the Rapid Intervention Team
303(1)
Collapse Indicators
304(8)
Establishing a Collapse Zone
312(1)
The Operational Plan and Rapid Intervention Teams
313(1)
Reconnaissance and Rescue of Surface Victims
313(1)
Rapid Intervention and the Initial Void Search
314(4)
Selected Debris Removal
318(1)
General Debris Removal
318(1)
Debriefing
318(1)
Summary
318(1)
Key Terms
319(1)
Review Questions
319(2)
Additional Resources
321(2)
Rapid Intervention Training
323(20)
Learning Objectives
323(1)
Case Study
324(1)
Introduction
324(15)
Adult Learning and Rapid Intervention
325(3)
Safety and Rapid Intervention Training
328(2)
Training Objectives
330(1)
Rapid Intervention Training Props
330(2)
Wall Stud Simulator
332(1)
Sono Tubes
332(1)
Wall Breach Simulator
332(1)
Entanglement Simulator
333(1)
A-Frame Simulator
334(1)
Denver Simulator
334(1)
Training Sessions and Drills
334(4)
Scenario-Based Training
338(1)
Simulated Debris Collapse with Entanglement
338(1)
Large-Area Search---Lost Four-Man Company
339(1)
Downed Firefighters with Wall Breach
339(1)
Firefighter Removal from Basement---Collapsed Staircase
339(1)
Firefighters Trapped beneath Collapse
339(1)
Firefighters through the Floor with Restricted Space Removal
339(1)
Summary
339(1)
Key Terms
340(1)
Review Questions
340(1)
Additional Resources
341(2)
Glossary 343(10)
Bibliography 353(4)
Index 357

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