Sample Slides from The FirePower Archives
ARFF Training Programs ARFF personnel need to understand How accidents happen What factors contribute to the accident and, How to mitigate the conditions when found
Firefighters must be aware of hazard areas, dangerous goods storage and handling areas, and isolation areas for aircraft with haz- mat. Airport Familiarization
The firefighter must be able to operate the vehicle safely. The firefighter must also be able the operate the firefighting system effectively to conserve the limited resources. Apparatus Driver/Operator
These tactics include: Protecting the fuselage from exposure Protecting occupants Controlling runoff And, stabilizing the airframe ARFF Tactics
Major Aircraft Components of a Military Aircraft
Military Aircraft Transport V-22 Osprey
Military Aircraft Fighter F-18 Superhornet
Explosive Squibs Explosive squibs are small metal tubes closed at on end and crimped with a rubber plug on the other. Explosive squibs are small metal tubes closed at on end and crimped with a rubber plug on the other. They provide an ignition source. They provide an ignition source. Flash-vented squibs emit a flame to ignite rocket motors. Flash-vented squibs emit a flame to ignite rocket motors. Closed-end squibs are use in explosive bolts and explosive release mechanisms. Closed-end squibs are use in explosive bolts and explosive release mechanisms.
Gravity Bombs These are usually large lb bombs that are used to destroy targets with HE Some gravity bombs may be in the form of bomblets which if dispersed form an approach hazard for the firefighter Water is the agent of choice when dealing with a gravity bomb Use copious amounts to cool the bomb
Light Signals Exercise caution
Light Signals Clear Runway
Pilot/ARFF IC Communications Newer communication allows the IC the speak directly with the pilot in some cases He can give information or ask specific questions to the pilot
Combi-Tube Preferable in the unresponsive, apneic pt Preferable in the unresponsive, apneic pt Not for use in pt under 12 years old Not for use in pt under 12 years old Insert until teeth are between black lines Insert until teeth are between black lines
Patient Assessment Trauma Scene Size-up: Trauma Scene Size-up: Mechanism of injury- Does the pt or family know what happened? Mechanism of injury- Does the pt or family know what happened? Determine number of patients Determine number of patients If more than you can handle, call for assistance If more than you can handle, call for assistance Begin Triage Begin Triage
Assess Circulation Assess major bleeding and control. Assess major bleeding and control. Assess perfusion, nailbeds, lips and eyes. Assess perfusion, nailbeds, lips and eyes. Assess skin temperature. Assess skin temperature. Assess skin condition. Assess skin condition. Assess capillary refill in infant and small children Assess capillary refill in infant and small children
DCAP-BTLS Assess Head Assess Head Assess Neck Assess Neck Apply C-Spine Immobilization Apply C-Spine Immobilization Assess Chest Assess Chest Assess Abdomen Assess Abdomen Assess Pelvis Assess Pelvis Assess all Four Extremities Assess all Four Extremities Roll Pt and Assess Posterior Roll Pt and Assess Posterior Obtain Baseline Vitals Obtain Baseline Vitals