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 this situation. …
