Peach
Fire Department

Instructor-led discussion of technical rescue disciplines at Awareness or Operations level. Officer selects focus. Topics that fit this sheet include: rope rescue (knots, anchors, mechanical advantage, low-angle, high-angle), confined space rescue (atmospheric monitoring, IDLH recognition, retrieval systems, OSHA 1910.146), trench rescue (shoring panels, struts, lip protection, OSHA 1926), structural collapse (light, medium, heavy frame, void search, marking system), machinery rescue (lockout/tagout, disentanglement), elevator rescue, water/swift water (PFD, throw bag, shore-based rescue, NFPA 1006/1670), and ice rescue. Cover scene size-up, recognition of capability vs limitation, request for technical resources. Reference: NFPA 1006, NFPA 1670, OSHA standards. Document specific discipline and topic.

1. 1. Identify the technical rescue discipline covered and Awareness/Operations boundaries.
2. 2. Recognize hazards specific to the discipline.
3. 3. Describe initial scene actions and resource request.
4. 4. Identify PPE and equipment needs.
5. 5. Review when to request technician-level resources.

For firefighters from other departments.