Modern Views on Finding and Removing Victims
CaptainDavid Mellen, Reno Township (KS) Fire Department
In today’s modern fire service, there is more information and data regarding survivability, victim location, and inherent risk to firefighters than ever before. However, we are faced with an ever-growing divide on when to, when not to, and where to conduct a search for victims. While some firefighters depend on experience, others are left to rely solely on education, information passed down from senior members, and best guesses. This class examines actual rescues and data from theFirefighter Rescue Surveyto establish a solid foundation for conducting searches using statistical data and empirical evidence alike. Students will not only learn various search methodologies but the reasoning behind them, their risks, and their benefits. From theprobationary firefighterto thechief, every student can take away valuable lessons that will undoubtedly give victims the best possibility for survival.
FDIC International 2022takes place April 25-30, 2022.
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