1. Brian Ward Founder FireServiceSLT

2.  I, nor any of the organizers, involved in the production of this conference are liable for personal injuries that may occur from this presentation.

3. Panicking will only save you if you are the first to run and just happen to run in the right direction.

4. Why do we train and what do we train for?

5.  Situational Awareness  Communication  Decision Making  Barriers/Task Allocation  Teamwork

6.  1230 AM  All positions riding up, 10 years experience.  Dispatched Engine and Med Unit.  PD can see patient slumped against window.

7.  Incident located in a park. Vehicle was found by PD. As the PD officer approached the vehicle he noticed a rotten egg smell (pungent odor) and read the posted signs signaling responders to be aware of chemicals.  Attempted to open the door however, officer backed away after encountering the notes.

9.  Priorities  Hazards  Evacuation  Safety  Resources

10.  All positions riding up, 10 years experience.  Dispatched to the report of woods fire between Walmart and Apartment Complex.  Knowing the terrain, the woods area sits above the Walmart roof. However, unsure of distance between buildings or potential fire load.  1300

11.  Dispatch advises that a man is on fire running through the woods.  Engine and Med Unit (Out of Station) dispatched.  Upon arrival units find approximately 1 acre involved, mostly pinestraw and underbrush. Light wind 5-10 mph. One patient is found lying supine on the ground screaming with 20 or so people standing around.

13.  Priorities  Hazards  Evacuation  Safety  Resources

14.  All positions riding up.  Engine and Second-In Ambulance dispatched to individual trapped in machine. Patient is alert and conscious, but arm is pinned inside of conveyer.  1930

17.  Priorities  Hazards  Safety  Resources

18.  Saturday, 1200 P.M.  Responding to Single Family Dwelling fire. First on scene is mutual aid from neighboring department. Size up includes fire on Side C first floor, extending into the second floor.

23.  Priorities  Hazards  Evacuation  Safety  Resources

24.  Dispatched 2245, smoke coming from a BBQ restaurant adjacent to a furniture store. Building construction of strip shopping center is true masonry built prior to 1970’s.

25.  Dispatched @ 2245 hours  Company 12 on scene 2249 hours  2259 hours 1 story smoke inside structure  2310 hours- fire in furniture store  2317 – working fire in furniture store  2326 – knockdown main body of fire, still encountering heavy smoke  2335 – Defensive Operation  Fire vented through roof, 75% involvement

26.  Fire in furniture store – 21 minutes after arrival  Located fire in furniture store – 28 minutes after arrival  Partial knockdown – 37 minutes after arrival  Defensive Operation – 46 minutes after arrival

27.  Priorities  Hazards  Evacuation  Safety  Resources

30.  Priorities  Hazards  Evacuation  Safety  Resources

31.  Why create TDG?  What is the benefit?

32.  Prepare  Review Frequency and Severity  Ask IC’s what incidents cause the greatest problems and why.  Apply pictures, set a time limit (adds stress), develop a story line, and set parameters.  Apply reality with PPE, radio, etc….

33. You have three minutes to read the scenario and answer the questions. Your engine and ambulance are dispatched to a hazardous materials incident with a possible fatality. PD is onscene and walked into a pungent odor. They also advise that there is a note with the following “Hydrogen Sulfide – one breath will kill you.” You are the seat rider with a two year relief driver and rookie firefighter.

34.  TDG #1 TDG #1  TDG #2 TDG #2  TDG #3 TDG #3

37. 45 seconds to answer the following.  What did you see? (Perception)  What do you understand? (Comprehension)  What do you forecast? (Prediction)

38. Training Officer Brian Ward Gwinnett County Fire Academy www.FireServiceSLT.com FireServiceSLT@yahoo.com www.FireServiceSLT.com FireServiceSLT@yahoo.com 770-601-8045