A PARTIAL GUIDE TO MCFRS SAFE STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING POLICY

1. A PARTIAL GUIDE TO MCFRS SAFE STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING POLICY Section II Rapid Intervention

2. PURPOSE The purpose of this presentation is to expand on the new Safe Structural Firefighting Policy 24-07 with regards to rapid intervention.

3. WHO IS THE RIC? The fourth due engine will assume the duties of the RIC. RAPID INTERVENTION

4. RAPID INTERVENTION DISPATCH When a working fire is confirmed or if ECC has sufficient reason to believe that there is a working fire, a rapid intervention dispatch (RID) will be sent. The RID replaces the safety dispatch. The RID will consist of the next closest ladder truck, the next closest rescue squad, a medic unit, and a command officer Because of limited command officer coverage, the IC may be queried regarding the need for a command officer with the RID dispatch RAPID INTERVENTION The RIG Group Supervisor may be established amongst the unit officers It will take strong command presence The RIG Group Supervisor may be established amongst the unit officers It will take strong command presence

5. INITIAL ACTIONS OF RIC The fourth due engine company will report to the Command Post for instructions, secure a hose line for its use, bring its standpipe rack and officer�s bag to the Command Post, and maintain control of that equipment. The officer of the fourth due engine company will hand-deliver the Unit�s PAT collector ring to the Command Post. RAPID INTERVENTION

6. RIC SIZE - UP The Unit Officer Will : Determine the type of occupancy and building construction involved; Determine the location, extent, and likely progression of the fire. Monitor radio transmissions, observe fire conditions, and determine whether companies are making progress in extinguishing it; RAPID INTERVENTION Send recon in teams of two around the structure Consider sending different members each time; one group may see something the other missesSend recon in teams of two around the structure Consider sending different members each time; one group may see something the other misses

7. RIC SIZE - UP The Unit Officer Will : Determine which companies are operating in the building, and their locations; Assess how long the fire has been burning, and what effects the fire is having on the structure�s stability; Examine access and egress points of the building, noting security bars, locked doors, roll-down gates, any plywood-covered or cinder-blocked openings, etc. Report egress concerns to the appropriate division/group leader RAPID INTERVENTION

8. RIC SIZE - UP The Unit Officer Will : Evaluate and identify any alternate points of access to the building, and determine whether access is possible by breaching the wall of an exposure building, etc� Obtain information regarding any immediate concerns of the Incident Commander RAPID INTERVENTION

9. HOW RIG IS FORMED The RIG is formed when the RIC merges with the RID. In other words when the 4th engine merges with the truck, squad, medic unit, and command officer from the RID. RAPID INTERVENTION

10. WHERE DOES RIG STAGE? Normally the RIG will be located near the Command Post or the most appropriate location (side Alpha), except at high rise incidents, when the RIG will normally move into the building and position on a floor below the fire. RAPID INTERVENTION

11. RIG � ENGINE BRINGS: At least 200� 1 �� hose with nozzle & secure water supply RAPID INTERVENTION

12. RIG � ENGINE DUTIES: Secure an additional hose line and water source (typically a standpipe pack and a unused discharge on the first engine ensuring that the operator of the first engine allows for possible RIC needs when allocating available water) When in a high rise, consider bringing additional lengths of hose to connect from an un-used riser Immediately relieve the Standby Team to become the RIC. Usually, this is done face-to-face however, policy permits this transfer by radio. RAPID INTERVENTION

13. RIG � ENGINE DUTIES: It is the primary mission of the RIG-Engine to stretch an attack line, should that be ordered by the RIG Leader or command, designed to protect the downed firefighter and those searching for him/her from fire or other by-products of combustion. Use caution when utilizing large volumes of water. Flooding may occur, thus hampering rescue efforts. The RIG-Engine should also take a RIC air pack with them if more than two are available on scene. RAPID INTERVENTION

14. RIG � TRUCK BRINGS: Haligan Bar Pick Head Axe Sledge Hammer Thermal Imaging Camera Cutters Edge or Chain Saw Stokes Basket RAPID INTERVENTION

15. RIG � TRUCK DUTIES: Their primary function is to perform additional ventilation to support rapid intervention operation, provide other/additional means of egress to support the rapid intervention operation, to enlarge openings, or create new openings in the structure. RAPID INTERVENTION

16. RIG � TRUCK DUTIES: Crews must always be engaged and thinking. Creativity within the guidelines of the policy is encouraged. The RIG-Truck should take a RIT air pack with them if they make entry into the building. RAPID INTERVENTION

17. RIG � RESCUE SQUAD BRINGS: Rescue Saw (metal blade) RIC Bag with 2- 50� sections of rope with carabineer RIC Air Pack Lineman�s pliers Assorted hand tools 2 � Pulleys 50� section of rope Search rope bag AED on high rise incidents RAPID INTERVENTION

18. RIG � RESCUE SQUAD DUTIES: This units primary responsibility is locating, securing the air supply for, and packaging the downed fire fighter. RIG-Rescue Squad must be well versed in PASS guided search procedures, manual search procedures, thermal imaging, and patient packaging. RAPID INTERVENTION

19. RIG � RESCUE SQUAD DUTIES: The easiest and best practice for conducting the search is arguable. Each situation will demand different tactics and squad crews should be well versed in all of them. RAPID INTERVENTION

20. RIG � OTHER TOOLS: Lifting Tools Hydraulic Extrication Equipment SKED Additional Hand Tools Cribbing/Shoring Equipment Cutting Torches Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus Revolving Distributor Nozzles Attic Ladder Sump Pumps RAPID INTERVENTION

21. RAPID INTERVENTION RIG � MEDIC UNIT DUTIES: PREPARE FOR PATIENT REMOVAL AND PROVIDE IMMEDIATE PRE- HOSPITAL CARE Set up patient care station Consider bringing BLS and ALS equipment in addition to cot Position unit for unhampered departureSet up patient care station Consider bringing BLS and ALS equipment in addition to cot Position unit for unhampered departure

22. RAPID INTERVENTION THREE TEAM CONCEPT RECON LOCATE VICTIM, DETERMINE AND SUSTAIN AIR SUPPLY, CREATE DEFENSIBLE SPACE, DETERMINE RESOURCES NEEDED RESCUE ONE BRING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES, BEGIN PATIENT PACKAGING RESCUE TWO EXTRACTION AND VICTIM REMOVAL

23. RIC AIR PACK

25. RIC/UAC

26. RIC/UAC

27. RIC/UAC

28. RIC/UAC

30. RIC/UAC The RIC UAC: Connect the 5 ft. quick air line from the Scott RIC Pack to the RIC UAC of the downed firefighter The Dual EBSS Connection 1: use the male end of the dual connector to supply the downed firefighter�s EBSS line The Dual EBSS Connection 2: use the female end of the dual connector to supply the downed firefighter�s face piece mounted regulator

31. RIC/UAC The RIC/UAC trans-fill operation is the preferred way of providing air to a downed firefighter who is: Alert Oriented Calm Uninjured Low on air Relatively close to a known egress point. Another advantage would be the ability to utilize the second stage pressure reduce of the victims BA The RIC Pack only has a 1st stage pressure reducer When using the low pressure hose, there�s no way of monitoring air depletion from the RIC packAnother advantage would be the ability to utilize the second stage pressure reduce of the victims BA The RIC Pack only has a 1st stage pressure reducer When using the low pressure hose, there�s no way of monitoring air depletion from the RIC pack

32. DUAL EBSS To use the dual EBSS, connect the male portion of the dual EBSS to the EBSS of the downed firefighter

33. DUAL EBSS

34. DUAL EBSS Connecting the male portion of the dual EBSS to the EBSS of the downed firefighter is the preferred way of supplying air to the downed firefighter who is: Incapacitated Trapped Lost Disoriented Anxious Relatively far from a known exit point Must be well versed in using either method Weigh optionsMust be well versed in using either method Weigh options

35. DUAL EBSS Using the female dual EBSS connection will require disconnecting the regulator of the downed fire fighter. While this disconnect should only be for a short period of time it is possible to drop the connections, complicating the operation. This method of supply is valid but not preferred.

36. SUPPLYING AIR LISTED IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE: Male connector from RIC Air Pack dual EBSS to victim�s EBSS RIC/UAC Female connector from RIC Air Pack dual EBSS victim�s disconnected regulator Change out of regulator Change out of face piece

37. RIG � ACTION PLAN: Develop a rescue action plan to include the search parameters for lost firefighters: Last known location Listen for potential radio communications from trapped members Listen for PASS unit operation Information from other operating units Use of thermal imaging cameras Physical search RAPID INTERVENTION

38. RIG � ACTION PLAN: Initiate actions to place protective hose lines and establish ventilation in area where firefighter is trapped. Identify a primary rescue plan and optional rescue plans (such as a direct approach through existing openings or by breaching walls, floors, etc.). RAPID INTERVENTION

39. RIG � ACTION PLAN: Assignment of the additional Battalion Chief or a Command Officer of an appropriate level as the Rescue Division/Group Officer. Assignment of a separate radio channel for rescue. Coordinate rescue operations with fire fighting operations and other incident scene operations. RAPID INTERVENTION Command should establish divisions and groups early into the incident; if no other command support is on the scene the division supervisors can run ops while command manages the mayday Command should consider backfilling the activated RIG with additional units from staging The RIG Group Supervisor should be on the same talk group as the downed firefighter; the rescue team should be on a separate talk group preventing actions based upon emotions Command should establish divisions and groups early into the incident; if no other command support is on the scene the division supervisors can run ops while command manages the mayday Command should consider backfilling the activated RIG with additional units from staging The RIG Group Supervisor should be on the same talk group as the downed firefighter; the rescue team should be on a separate talk group preventing actions based upon emotions

40. RIG � ACTION PLAN: Identify support needs and request additional resources from the IC. Identify or create access openings to the trapped firefighters. Develop capability to supply air to trapped firefighters from all jurisdictions involved, and accounting for differences in SCBA equipment. RAPID INTERVENTION

41. RIG � ACTION PLAN: Anticipate patient extrication requirements and assign tasks. Anticipate patient packaging and removal requirements and assign tasks. RAPID INTERVENTION

42. RIG � ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: There may be occasions when an element of the RIG may locate a trapped or downed firefighter, and conditions may not allow rapid extrication from the hazard area. In such cases the RIG is to protect the trapped firefighter in place until the fire can be controlled or more resources are gathered to complete the rescue. RAPID INTERVENTION

43. RIG � ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: Sump pumps may be needed to keep the area around the firefighter from flooding. This is likely to occur in low elevation areas such as basements. Request command to order the reduction or elimination of firefighting streams if they are causing life-threatening flooding situations in the rescue area. RAPID INTERVENTION

44. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Assistant Chief Michael Clemens; MCFRS PSTA Training Officer Captain Derrick Anthony; MCFRS In-Service Training Coordinator Captain Charles Bailey; MCFRS