refresher training draft 2
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OAKLAND FIREOAKLAND FIRE
RAPID INTERVENTION CREW REFRESHER TRAINING
RAPID INTERVENTION CREW REFRESHER TRAINING
COGNITIVE OBJECTIVESCOGNITIVE OBJECTIVES
Define the purpose of the rapid intervention crew
Discuss the updates in the new RIC policy
Discuss scenarios that may warrant the need for RIC
Introduce & outline uses of new RIC equipment cache
Define the purpose of the rapid intervention crew
Discuss the updates in the new RIC policy
Discuss scenarios that may warrant the need for RIC
Introduce & outline uses of new RIC equipment cache
Cognitive objectivesCognitive objectives
Outline the RIC officer’s role Outline the RIC firefighters role Discuss RIC operations in
residential structures Discuss RIC operations in high-rise
& large area structures
Outline the RIC officer’s role Outline the RIC firefighters role Discuss RIC operations in
residential structures Discuss RIC operations in high-rise
& large area structures
RIC committeeRIC committee
DC Williams
AC Hoffman
BC Peyton
BC BAKER
CA MCWHORTER
DC Williams
AC Hoffman
BC Peyton
BC BAKER
CA MCWHORTER
Ca Hunter
CA Sherman
Lt Macpherson
Lt Simmons
Ca Hunter
CA Sherman
Lt Macpherson
Lt Simmons
WE ARE HERE IN HOPE OF PREVINTING A FUTURE LODD
IN OUR ORGANIZATION
WE ARE HERE IN HOPE OF PREVINTING A FUTURE LODD
IN OUR ORGANIZATION
Nation Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Common FF RESCUE SCENARIOS
Common FF RESCUE SCENARIOS
ASSISTING/RESCUING A FF OF YOUR OWN CREW
ASSITING/RESCUING A FF ENCOUNTERED DURING INTERIOR OPERATIONS
ASSISTING/RESCUING A FF WHEN PERFORMING AS PART OF A RIC
ASSISTING/RESCUING A FF OF YOUR OWN CREW
ASSITING/RESCUING A FF ENCOUNTERED DURING INTERIOR OPERATIONS
ASSISTING/RESCUING A FF WHEN PERFORMING AS PART OF A RIC
New RIC PolicyNew RIC Policy
RIC versus RIT Securing utilities and softening the
structure Terminology when declaring an
emergency RIC worksheet/check off list Setting up the RIC cache
RIC versus RIT Securing utilities and softening the
structure Terminology when declaring an
emergency RIC worksheet/check off list Setting up the RIC cache
New RIC equipmentNew RIC equipment
RIC Equipment Staging Mat
Phoenix Loops
RIC PACK
WebbingSearch Rope
M.A.S.T.
Personal Tag Lines
RIC PackRIC Pack
RIC Equipment Staging Mat
RIC Equipment Staging Mat
M.A.S.T.M.A.S.T.
PHOENIX LOOPSPHOENIX LOOPS
WEBBINGWEBBING
Search RopeSearch Rope
New terminologyNew terminology
“Emergency Traffic, Emergency Traffic, Emergency Traffic” Do not use “Mayday” terminology!
P.A.C.C.A.N. Pass Alarm, Assessment,
Communicate, Conditions, Actions & Needs
“Emergency Traffic, Emergency Traffic, Emergency Traffic” Do not use “Mayday” terminology!
P.A.C.C.A.N. Pass Alarm, Assessment,
Communicate, Conditions, Actions & Needs
Discretionary RIC Equipment
Discretionary RIC Equipment
Halligan bar & flathead axe Bolt-cutters Pry bar Stokes basket Rope bag and small cache of
rescue hardware Additional equipment at crew
discretion
Halligan bar & flathead axe Bolt-cutters Pry bar Stokes basket Rope bag and small cache of
rescue hardware Additional equipment at crew
discretion
OFFICER’S ROLEOFFICER’S ROLE
THERE ARE NO SECOND CHANCES WHEN IT COMES TO
RESCUING A FF
THERE ARE NO SECOND CHANCES WHEN IT COMES TO
RESCUING A FF
Company Officer’s Role and Responsibilities
Company Officer’s Role and Responsibilities
Inform Members of their RIC function at roll call.
Properly train members.
Inform Members of their RIC function at roll call.
Properly train members.
Insure that All RIC equipment is properly retrieved once on scene.
Obtain a condition and resource status report from the IC
Insure that Members are in a “ready mode” at all times.
Insure that All RIC equipment is properly retrieved once on scene.
Obtain a condition and resource status report from the IC
Insure that Members are in a “ready mode” at all times.
Good Behaviors On The Part Of The RIC OfficerGood Behaviors On The Part Of The RIC Officer
Issuing complete orders.
Making strong tactical decisions.
Maintaining crew accountability
Issuing complete orders.
Making strong tactical decisions.
Maintaining crew accountability
Exhibiting confidence.
Exhibiting strong command presence.
Calling for help early.
Exhibiting confidence.
Exhibiting strong command presence.
Calling for help early.
Maintain crew integrity at all times!
Maintain crew integrity at all times!
RIC OperationsRIC Operations The RIC must remain disciplined
throughout the operation RIC shall be implemented during
the initial stages of the incident RIC shall report to the incident
commander No freelancing RIC members must remain in
visual and/or radio contact at all times
The RIC must remain disciplined throughout the operation
RIC shall be implemented during the initial stages of the incident
RIC shall report to the incident commander
No freelancing RIC members must remain in
visual and/or radio contact at all times
RIC LocationRIC Location
The corner of the building is the preferred location.
Allows for access and view of two sides of the building.
Safety zone in the event of a collapse.
The corner of the building is the preferred location.
Allows for access and view of two sides of the building.
Safety zone in the event of a collapse.
Residential
RIC Location (Large Building)
RIC Location (Large Building)
Front corner, back corner, and/or side.
Determined by the IC.
Consider the size of the building and level of fire involvement.
Front corner, back corner, and/or side.
Determined by the IC.
Consider the size of the building and level of fire involvement.
Consider multiple entry points
Back sideSide
Front
Large Structure
RIC Location (High Rise)
RIC Location (High Rise)
Preferred location is one floor below the fire floor.
Keeps the crew out of the staging area.
Closer to fire floor for monitoring conditions
Preferred location is one floor below the fire floor.
Keeps the crew out of the staging area.
Closer to fire floor for monitoring conditions
One floor below fire floor
High Rise
RIC Tools and EquipmentRIC Tools and Equipment
Hand Lights Halligan bar RIC pack Webbing Search Rope
Hand Lights Halligan bar RIC pack Webbing Search Rope
Thermal imaging camera
Wire cutters Flat-Head axe Glow Sticks
Thermal imaging camera
Wire cutters Flat-Head axe Glow Sticks
SET UP AT EVERY INCIDENT
RIC rescuing is not a technical rescue!RIC rescuing is not a technical rescue!
Use basic tools and procedures to remove down FIREFIGHTER from a structure
Use basic tools and procedures to remove down FIREFIGHTER from a structure
DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIORS
DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIORS
What Is Being Proactive?What Is Being Proactive?
Knowing building and fire conditions Knowing Where resources are on the
fire ground Gathering general information on
building layout Identifying hazards Having crew-members in a ready mode
Knowing building and fire conditions Knowing Where resources are on the
fire ground Gathering general information on
building layout Identifying hazards Having crew-members in a ready mode
What The RIC Crew Should Not Be Doing
What The RIC Crew Should Not Be Doing
Actively engaging in routine firefighter duties
Freelancing
Breaking away from crew integrity
Actively engaging in routine firefighter duties
Freelancing
Breaking away from crew integrity
RIC is RIC!!RIC is RIC!!
As the RIC, you are doing your fellow brother/sister a disservice if you are not acting in your assigned role!
As the RIC, you are doing your fellow brother/sister a disservice if you are not acting in your assigned role!
Common Negative Dynamics During RIC
Operations
Common Negative Dynamics During RIC
Operations Confusion
Anxiety and panic
Denial
Retreat
Confusion
Anxiety and panic
Denial
Retreat
RIC training drillsRIC training drills
RIC Training DrillsRIC Training Drills
Remember: keep your rescue efforts basic unless the situation dictates otherwise.
Remember: keep your rescue efforts basic unless the situation dictates otherwise.
Train as if your life depends on it--it does!
Train as if your life depends on it--it does!
RIC Training EvolutionsRIC Training Evolutions
P.A.C.C.A.N. report
Air management Search rope Equipment cache
review
P.A.C.C.A.N. report
Air management Search rope Equipment cache
review
Thermal imaging camera
Victim packaging Victim removal Small & large
area search
Thermal imaging camera
Victim packaging Victim removal Small & large
area search
Training Sessionswith your companyTraining Sessions
with your company Mix discussion
with “hands on” Keep training
realistic Require full
participation
Mix discussion with “hands on”
Keep training realistic
Require full participation
Design training for results
Emphasize safety Consistently train
Design training for results
Emphasize safety Consistently train
RIC Officer Size-UpRIC Officer Size-Up
Size UpSize Up
Conduct a reconnaissance of the structure
Operate with at least one other member (two sets of eyes are better than one)
Preplan possible rescue scenarios
Conduct a reconnaissance of the structure
Operate with at least one other member (two sets of eyes are better than one)
Preplan possible rescue scenarios
What To Bring Back To The Crew
What To Bring Back To The Crew
Fire conditions Building
construction type Elapsed fire
ground time
Fire conditions Building
construction type Elapsed fire
ground time
Building access points
Special concerns (fences, bars…)
Building pre-plan
Building access points
Special concerns (fences, bars…)
Building pre-plan
“Air Aware”“Air Aware”
OXYGEN IS AN ESSENTIAL NEED OF THE HUMAN BODYOXYGEN IS AN ESSENTIAL
NEED OF THE HUMAN BODY
SCBA ConstraintsSCBA Constraints
Experience (training)
Individual physical abilities
Our SCBA
Experience (training)
Individual physical abilities
Our SCBA
AIR Usage FactAIR Usage Fact
The average consumption rate is 170 to 200 psi per
minute
The average consumption rate is 170 to 200 psi per
minute
How long will your 4500 psi bottle
last?
How long will your 4500 psi bottle
last?
If you don’t know-then start training to find out!
If you don’t know-then start training to find out!
RIC DeploymentRIC Deployment
The Rule of ThreeThe Rule of Three
Plan on using at least three crews once you have been deployed
Who takes care of the first in RIC once they have been deployed
Who is the RIC for the rest of the crews still operating
Plan on using at least three crews once you have been deployed
Who takes care of the first in RIC once they have been deployed
Who is the RIC for the rest of the crews still operating
On average, it will take at least 12-14 firefighters to
rescue one member
On average, it will take at least 12-14 firefighters to
rescue one member
What Information Do I Need Upon Deployment
L.U.N.A.R.
What Information Do I Need Upon Deployment
L.U.N.A.R. Location of the
down firefighter Unit assigned to Name of the down
firefighter
Location of the down firefighter
Unit assigned to Name of the down
firefighter
Assignment (what he/she was doing
Radio (do they have a radio)
Resources (what resources will the RIC crew need)
Assignment (what he/she was doing
Radio (do they have a radio)
Resources (what resources will the RIC crew need)
First In ObjectivesFOR THE RIC
First In ObjectivesFOR THE RIC
Search and locate
Landmark
Check air amount and integrity of the SCBA unit
Initiate a P.A.C.C.A.N. report
Search and locate
Landmark
Check air amount and integrity of the SCBA unit
Initiate a P.A.C.C.A.N. report
Phases of A Fire Fighter RescuePhases of A Fire Fighter RescueSEARCHING, PACKAGING &
REMOVINGSEARCHING, PACKAGING &
REMOVING
Search(types)Search(types)
Audible search (using a PASS device)
Radio assisted search Following the hose line Rope assisted search Thermal imaging camera
Audible search (using a PASS device)
Radio assisted search Following the hose line Rope assisted search Thermal imaging camera
PackagingPackaging
SCBA harness
Webbing/hose strap
SCBA harness
Webbing/hose strap
KEEP IT BASIC!
EXTRICATIONEXTRICATION
Come out the same way the structure was entered
Use the nearest opening
Come out the same way the structure was entered
Use the nearest opening
HOSE LINE USE FOR ASSISTING
IN SEARCH HOSE LINE USE FOR ASSISTING
IN SEARCH Pros & ConsPros & Cons
Existing Hose LineExisting Hose Line
Pros: Leads to the down
FF Line is charged
and ready Established
anchor point
Pros: Leads to the down
FF Line is charged
and ready Established
anchor point
Cons: Does it actually lead
to the down FF Is the line working
properly Which way leads out How do we landmark
the end of our search
Cons: Does it actually lead
to the down FF Is the line working
properly Which way leads out How do we landmark
the end of our search
Taking In A Charged LineTaking In A Charged Line
Pros: Protection for us
and the down FF Anchor point to
safety We know where
the line has traveled
Pros: Protection for us
and the down FF Anchor point to
safety We know where
the line has traveled
Cons: Air management Extremely
laborious Hose lines are
used to fight fires
Cons: Air management Extremely
laborious Hose lines are
used to fight fires
Dry LineDry Line
Pros: Air management Less labor
intensive Greater flexibility Anchor point to
safety
Pros: Air management Less labor
intensive Greater flexibility Anchor point to
safety
Cons: Introduce oxygen
into atmosphere How long will it
take to get water when you need it
Cons: Introduce oxygen
into atmosphere How long will it
take to get water when you need it
Search LineSearch Line
Pros: Air management Labor to deploy is
minimal Flexible/Mobility RIC members know
their way in and out Great for land
marking search path
Pros: Air management Labor to deploy is
minimal Flexible/Mobility RIC members know
their way in and out Great for land
marking search path
Cons: No protection
from fire Takes time to
become proficient
Cons: No protection
from fire Takes time to
become proficient
Why Use A Search LineWhy Use A Search Line
Less labor intensive to deploy than a hose line
Increases crew accountability/integrity
Increases speed and efficiency during search
Increases knowledge of depth and direction
Less labor intensive to deploy than a hose line
Increases crew accountability/integrity
Increases speed and efficiency during search
Increases knowledge of depth and direction
Closing thoughtsClosing thoughts
We lose over 100 firefighters each year to some of the same common denominators
Discipline on the fire ground is essential
Drilling and training is the core of our profession
Stay informed and educated!
We lose over 100 firefighters each year to some of the same common denominators
Discipline on the fire ground is essential
Drilling and training is the core of our profession
Stay informed and educated!
QUESTIONSCONCERNS
COMMENTS?
QUESTIONSCONCERNS
COMMENTS?Let no firefighter’s spirit say
the lack of training/drilling led to his/her demise
Let no firefighter’s spirit say the lack of training/drilling led
to his/her demise