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p=506767#p506767]Subject: Engine
Equipment/Apparatus[/url]
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Firefighters are subject to many hazardous conditions and not only just fire. Due to this the United States
requires all firefighters to ensure in all situations that they have personal protective equipment(PPE) in
which no part of the clothing can ignite when exposed to temperatures of 500°F for 5 minutes. This
clothing is also known as 'turnout gear' and consists of the following:
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The device can be activated in two ways, manually by the press of a red button located on the side of the
pass device or automatically. When automatically activated it means no movement has been detected by
the lasers built into the pass device for 15 seconds, possible meaning an injured firefighter. The alert
would then sound enabling firefighters to be able to locate the firefighter by following the sound
emitting from the device.[/list]
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[*][url=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-
PTvAo3OAKTU/TzGyyfRIBZI/AAAAAAAAF7E/JgFQEgeW4Hc/s640/pike+pole.jpg][b]Pike Pole[/b][/url] -
Can be used to test strength of walls/floor/ceiling as well as check ashes for fire or hot coals.
[size=120]2.2.1[/size] [size=110][b]Spreaders-Cutters[/b][/size][list=none]
This tool, conveniently referred to as a 'combination tool' or 'combi-tool', combines both the spreader
and cutter in one. The spreader is used to pull pieces of the car's structure apart, or it can be inserted
into the side of the vehicle to tear a section out (e.g. a door). The cutter, as the name suggests, is used to
cut through the vehicle (e.g. its pillars) like a pair of giant bolt cutters.
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The ram's function is to push apart sections of the car (or other structure). For instance, a rescue worker
can place a ram on the door frame and extend the piston to push the dashboard up, creating enough
space to free a crash victim.
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[b]Location:[/b] Three per engine, 2 at the left side (above the pump), 1 at the right side (above the
pump).
[b]Pre-connected:[/b] Yes
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[b]Pre-connected:[/b] Yes
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[size=120]3.1.3[/size] [size=110][b]2.5" Line[/b][/size][list=none]Used primarily for exterior attacks and is
2.5" thick. When charged, it is very difficult to handle and must be knelt on/sat on.
[b]Pre-connected:[/b] Yes
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[b]Pre-connected:[/b] Yes.
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[b]Location:[/b] Three at the back of the engine in the cabinets (six total).
[b]Pre-connected:[/b] No
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[b]Pre-connected:[/b] No
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A fire engine refills its tanks after each assignment and can hold up to 1,000 gallons (3,785 liters).
Therefore, whilst assigned to a fire, the 1,000 gallons of water will only last a certain amount of time. So,
as such, crosslays put out 95 gallons (360 L) a minute, therefore, after 10.5 minutes, the tank will be
empty, whereas the deck (deluge) gun puts out 1,000 gallons a minute, therefore, 1 minute later, the
tank is empty. As a result of this, a network of fire hydrants spans Los Santos for you to connect supply
lines during firefighting. When arriving at a scene with a fire, one of your first priorities should be to
locate the nearest hydrant and connect it to the first engine on scene. Should the hydrant be too far
away, consider using a second fire appliance as a "link" to the hydrant, and pump water through the
connecting fire engine to the other fire appliance on active firefighting duty. In rare cases, a
[url=https://i.imgur.com/uzH1kLr.jpg]hydrant[/url] should not be available, and you should seek
alternative water sources.
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[b]Class A:[/b] Useful for the extinguishing of solids (think about wood, paper, textile etcetera)
[b]Class B:[/b] Useful for the extinguishing of liquids (think about oil, gasoline, fats etcetera)
[b]Class C:[/b] Useful for the extinguishing of gas (think about butane, propane, natural gas) (Keep in
mind: Closing the valve of the gas source, such as a pipe, is better than using a extinguisher)
[b]Class D:[/b] Useful for the extinguishing of metals (think about magnesium, aluminum etcetera)
[b]Class E:[/b] Useful for the extinguishing of electrics, basically the same as A and B but you can't use
foam or water on it due it's a bad combination. You can use CO² on it, which is most likely a Class E
Extinguisher.
[b]Class F:[/b] Useful for the extinguishing of very hot oils and fats, such as frying ovens.[/list]
[b]Carbon Dioxide:[/b] Class B, C, E (Use other extinguishers on Class B and C fires if possible).
There are many different types of foam concentrate, but the only two you should be familiar with are:
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Introducing foam concentrate to water is easy and can be achieved via the engine's pump panel. Most
LSFD Engines carry approximately 20 gallons (76 L) of pure foam. [/list]
[hr][/hr][size=115][font=arialblack][center][b]4. MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS[/b][/center][/font][/size]
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The following steps run you through how you should typically approach a Motor Vehicle Accident
(MVA) / (Road) Traffic Collision ((R)TC), and how you should perform vehicle extrication if and when
conventional means of exit are impossible or inadvisable. In less complicated cases, it is possible to
extricate the casualty without actually cutting the vehicle, such as removing a person from the side door
or another part of the vehicle. This section will also show you how to deal with vehicle fire's and leaks.
[b]2.[/b] The first unit on scene will assume the role of Incident Command until a Higher Ranked
employee takes over, or when the Head of Pre Hospital assumes Incident Command.
[b]3.[/b] The Incident Command will call in the additional resources when required on first sight (PD/SD,
HAZMAT, additional Firefighting equipment).
[b]4.[/b] Check for any hazards such as fires, smoke, leaks, traffic and crowd.
[b]5.[/b] If there's an active leak move on to section 4.2. If there's an active fire or smoke, move on to
section 4.3.
[b]6.[/b] Make sure that the vehicle is safe before you move on for further steps, see if it's stabilized, if
not, add stabilization rods or hydraulic rams to the sides to make sure that the car is secured.
[b]7.[/b] Once everything is safe, tell the EMT on scene that he or she is able to look at the patient (DR
CAB etcetera).
[b]8.[/b] If the EMT is unable to access the victim due to a window, use a Glass-Master to remove the
window (smash it in using the pin, the glass most likely won't fall directly on the victim.)
[b]9.[/b] Disconnect the wires of the battery using your hands or pliers. (Will need to open the hood with
Halligan Bar) (This is done to shut off the electric activities in the vehicle to prevent fire, safety risks and
to disable active airbags.)[/list]
[b]2.[/b] Find out the source of the the leak and how big it is.
[b]3.[/b] Spray the foam onto the leak and its surroundings, preventing it to catch on fire due to foam
blocking the Oxygen from reaching the Fuel (Fire Triangle).[/list]
[size=120]4.3[/size] [size=110][b]Vehicle Fire[/b][/size][list=none][b]1.[/b] If it's a very small fire and no
leaks, use either a Crosslay or a Booster Line with water.
[b]4.[/b] If the fire's underneath the hood, aim the Hose Nozzle between the wheel and the engine, and
extinguish everything you can.
[b]5.[/b] After you've done that, open the hood [u]slowly and partially[/u] with a Halligan Bar.
[b]6.[/b] Place the Hose Nozzle between the bumper and the hood and open it fully, after some time you
can open the hood completely and finish the extinguishing.[/list]
[b]1.[/b] Remove any obstructions, for example if the victim is wearing a seatbelt, cut it off or remove it
by hand.
[b]2.[/b] Place a C-Collar around the patients neck if not wearing one yet.
[b]3.[/b] Place a Kendrick's Extraction Device (KED) behind the back of the patient, secure the straps
around the torso, neck and head. (Note: usage of the KED is not mandatory)
[b]4.[/b] Lift the patient out of the car with the assistance of someone else, one holds the KED and one
holds the legs.
[b]5.[/b] Once out of the car, place the victim onto the backboard and gurney.[/list]
This technique is used when a victim is in a crictical condition and needs to be extracted right away.
Examples to choose rapid extraction over general extraction are:
[list][*]Cardiac arrest.
[*]Respiratory failure.
[*]Shock.
[*]Intracranial pressure.
[*]Altered patients.
[*]Penetrating injuries.
[*]Unsafe situations.[/list]
[b]1.[/b] One of the EMS/firefighters applies cervical stabilization while sitting in the back of the vehicle,
behind the vicitim.
[b]2.[/b] Additional EMS/Firefighter applies the correct collar to aid with the cervical stabiliation.
[b]4.[/b] Turn the victim towards the opening of the door so the victim is perpendicular to the steering
wheel.
[b]5.[/b] Lower the patient on the backboard, while maintaining a secure grip of the head and back for
stabilization.
[b]2.[/b] Walk with the JOL's to the door you're deciding to cut open and check if there's a gap large
enough for the cutters to fit in, if not check if it's large enough for the spreaders.
[b]3.[/b] If there isn't a gap large enough use the Halligan Bar to create a bigger gap.
[b]4.[/b] Use the Spreaders to make the gap large enough to fit for the cutters.
[b]5.[/b] Use the Cutters to cut through the hinges of the vehicles door.
[b]3.[/b] Take the Jaws of Life and use the cutters to cut through pillars A, B, C and D of the vehicle.
[b]4.[/b] Remove the roof off the car with another firefighter, slide it to the trunk and eventually onto
the ground.[/list]
[b]2.[/b] Place the Hydraulic Ram between the floor of the car and the dashboard.
[b]3.[/b] Press the button on the Hydraulic Ram, which makes it extend and push the dashboard up.[/list]
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[*]Call for the Wrecker (FD Towtruck) via OCD or contact an impounding unit over the departmental
from CITY, PD or SD to get the vehicle towed away from the scene.
[*]As Incident Command, let the units pull out and call in an all clear.[/list]
During the time executing this profession, one may need to carry an unconscious victim away from a
location. There are a few types that are explained in this guide in closer detail.
[b]3.[/b] Cross the ankle furthest away from you over the one that is close to you.
[b]4.[/b] Grab the victim's shoulder and hip that's away from you.
[b]5.[/b] Pull the victim towards you to roll them onto their stomach via his uninjured side.
[b]8.[/b] Location your right leg in between the legs of the victim.
[b]11.[/b] Wrap your arm around the back of the victim's right knee.
[b]12.[/b] Rise up and rest the right thigh of the victim on your right shoulder.
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[b]3.[/b] Cross the ankle furthest away from you over the one that is close to you.
[b]4.[/b] Grab the victim's shoulder and hip that's away from you.
[b]5.[/b] Pull the victim towards you to roll them onto their stomach via his uninjured side.
[b]8.[/b] Use one of your hands to raise the victim's arm while supporting them with the other.
[b]9.[/b] Position your head and body underneath the victim's raised arm so you'll face the victim and
standing in front of them.
[b]10.[/b] Raise the arm of the victim once again and turn your body 180 degrees, so your back is against
their chest, leaving the victim's arm around your neck and shoulder.
[b]12.[/b] Adjust the body properly on your back if required and carry the victim away from the location.
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[b]2.[/b] Both persons rest one hand underneath the shoulders of the victim.
[b]4.[/b] The free hands are placed underneath the victims knees.
[b]7.[/b] Carry the victim away in the direction the victim is facing.
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