Survival: Detroit Dive
This firefighter breaches a wall to seek refuge. Take note of the following: closing the room’s door, making an inspection hole, sounding the floor and good communication with incident command. …
Survival: Two firefighter pack conversion and rescue
Watch this demonstration of two firefighters quickly and efficiently convert a down firefighter’s SCBA and extricate them. Communication is key. …
Survival: Pack conversion and rescuing a down firefighter
Watch this video to see and hear an explanation of the steps a lone firefighter can take to convert an SCBA of a down firefighter and move them to safety. …
Survival: Self rescue by locating a window
If conditions force you to extricate yourself from a structure, follow proper procedures and use tried and true techniques to locate a window and safety. …
Survival: Rescuing a down firefighter up stairs
Nik McCulloch and Tom Defina demonstrate how to move a downed firefighter up a set of stairs. …
Survival: Entanglement
Using the New Hampshire Fire Academy & EMS entanglement prop, Staff Instructor Tom Defina talks about how to avoid getting hung up by wires and similar snags, and what to do if you are faced with …
