Module 7 - IAFF

Student Text IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician©
d. Radio requests for help
e. Tracing attack lines
f. Building descriptions by lost fire fighters
g. Flashlight beams
h. Open and unlock all doors
i. Complete a thorough search
2. In the event of a building collapse, the RIT should consider the potential for a secondary collapse.
3. The RIT should consider an air supply for trapped fire fighters as theirs may be depleted.
Fire Fighter Self Survival Techniques:
Fire fighters can implement some very simple procedures that may reduce or eliminate the potential of becoming lost,
disoriented, or trapped. The following items should be considered.
1. Always stay with your crew. Never freelance and keep your company officer informed of your actions.
2. Stay alert for the actions and behaviors of others. Don’t allow someone in your crew to act independently
outside of direction of the Officer.
3. Try to remain calm at all times
4. Change your flashlight batteries on a regular basis so as to ensure your light operates effectively at all times.
5. When entering a structure, stay near an exterior wall.
6. If lost or trapped, transmit a “Mayday” call on your radio.
7. If lost or trapped, manually activate the alarm system on the PASS.
8. Attempt to locate a hallway as they usually lead to an exit.
9. If lost, provide the IC a description of your location, if possible.
10. If the SCBA is completely out of air, use the hood over the nose and mouth to filter materials and stay low.
11. Attempt to locate a hose line and follow it out of the structure. Keep in mind the feel of the couplings, as they
will help direct you out.
12. If all else is not working, place the SCBA flat on the floor as this helps transmit the alert sound. Point the
beam of your flashlight towards the ceiling.
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