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 an incapacitated 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 an incapacitated firefighter up a set of stairs.
Survival: Entanglement

Using the New Hampshire Fire Academy & EMS entanglement prop, Senior staff Instructor Tom Defina talks about how to avoid getting hung up by wires and similar snags, and what […]