Introduction to FD Module 1 Introduction to Our World  Division Chief Tom Hajduk

Introduction to FD Module 2 Class Objectives  Introduce you to the things that make us tick: –Fire –Emergency Medical –Disaster Management  Why are we here?  What are we all about?

Introduction to FD Module 3 Fire “Fire is hot and burns things.”

Introduction to FD Module 4 Fire When controlled it heats our homes, cooks our food, and creates atmosphere.

Introduction to FD Module 5 Fire When it escapes control, it destroys and kills things.

Introduction to FD Module 6 Fire Destroys Outside Things Transportation Vegetation

Introduction to FD Module 7 Outside Things Junk Yards

Introduction to FD Module 8 Fire Destroys  Buildings –Houses –Churches –Stores –Factories

Introduction to FD Module 9 Fire Guts Fairfax Church By Tom Jackman Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, March 28, 2000; Page B02 A three-alarm fire in the Kingstowne area of Fairfax County gutted a Baptist church early yesterday, causing $1.25 million in damage, authorities said.

Introduction to FD Module 10 Fire Kills  People –Young –Old –Families

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Introduction to FD Module 14 What Can We Do?  Rapid response fire sprinklers –Fully interconnected and monitored fire detection systems Fully interconnected smoke detectors –single station detectors on every level and in every sleeping room

Introduction to FD Module 15  Vigilance and prevention –Rapid evacuation and notification Rapid and effective response by fire dept. What Can We Do?

Introduction to FD Module 16  If you have a fire  You must detect it  You must flee it

Introduction to FD Module 17 Medical Emergencies  When you are sick, injured, beaten, or busted and can’t help yourself,  Who do you call?  Emergency Medical Service “EMS” 9-1-1

Introduction to FD Module 18 What do we face? Chronic Complainers

Introduction to FD Module 19 What do we face? Trauma from head to toe

Introduction to FD Module 20 What do we face? From one to too many

Introduction to FD Module 21 What do we face? In the young and the old

Introduction to FD Module 22 What do we face? Illness of course

Introduction to FD Module 23 What do we face? Whatever the source

Introduction to FD Module 24 What do we face? And heart attacks too They are often code blue

Introduction to FD Module 25  And when there is a save We will celebrate the day In a club called the Phoenix

Introduction to FD Module 26 What Can Be Done?  Make safety a way of life –Drive with care, use your seat belt  Know CPR, minutes are important –Early intervention is a priority

Introduction to FD Module 27 The Really Big One  We also do Disaster Management –Liaison with State and Federal Agencies –Coordinate County Agencies –Maintain the Plan

Introduction to FD Module 28 All The Small Stuff in Between  Hazardous Materials  Rescues

Introduction to FD Module 29 Values Teamwork Customer Service Trust Be Nice Mutual Respect Safe Team Enviroment Growth and Nurturing

Introduction to FD Module 30 In Conclusion  Preventing an emergency is the best practice  Have a plan to detect and escape emergencies  If you have an emergency, react properly –Get out of its way –Get help - Call 9-1-1

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