Documentation & Recording Rescues Performed Rescues Performed Expertise Needed Expertise Needed Trapped Victims Trapped Victims Deceased Deceased Information gathering for notification to emergency agencies Information gathering for notification to emergency agencies
RESCUE To free from confinement or imminent danger by prompt or vigorous action.
Lifting Operations Back Straight Bend Knees Keep Load Close to Body Push Up with Legs
CERT Doesn’t Do Shoring
Cribbing
Cribbing ► 2 member X 2 member layout 4” X 4” = 24,000 lbs ► 6,000 per corner 6” X 6” = 60,000 lbs ► 15,000 per corner ► 3 member X 3 member 4” = 55,000 lbs total 6” = 136,000 lbs total
Cribbing ► Bottom layer should be solid to spread the load Especially on soil or asphalt paving ► Limit height to 1x length of shortest crib ► Overlap corners by 4” to assure slow crush type failure
Multiple Cribs
Cribbing Options ► Triangle ► Parallelogram ► Both are not very stable Keep height to width to within 1:1 Obstruction
Debris Removal ► Form human chain ► Should not impede victim removal or restrict path of travel
Victim Removal ► #1 Priority Self-removal Self-removal w/assist ► Lifts & Carries One person ► Drags ► Carries Two person carries Multi-person carries
One Rescuer ► Drags Ankle pull Shoulder pull *Blanket pull ► Lifts Not done with one person
Two Rescuers Human crutch “Georgia Street” Lift Four handed seat Two handed seat Chair carry Hammock carry
6 Person - Blanket Carry ► 1 st Prepare the victim for turning Bring far arm & leg across toward you Move near arm out of way ► Support head ► Roll toward rescuers Place blanket against victim ► Roll victim onto blanket Pull slack out of blanket ► Lift
The End