Sample Slides from The FirePower Archives

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Sample Slides from The FirePower Archives
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ARFF Training Programs

• ARFF personnel need to understand
• How accidents happen
• What factors contribute to the accident
• and,
• How to mitigate the conditions when found

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Airport Familiarization

• Firefighters must be aware of hazard areas,
  dangerous goods storage and handling areas, and
  isolation areas for aircraft with haz-mat.

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Apparatus Driver/Operator

• The firefighter must be able to operate the
  vehicle safely.
• The firefighter must also be able the operate the
  firefighting system effectively to conserve the
  limited resources.

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ARFF Tactics

• These tactics include
• Protecting the fuselage from exposure
• Protecting occupants
• Controlling runoff
• And, stabilizing the airframe

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Major Aircraft Components of a Military Aircraft
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Major Aircraft Components of a Military Aircraft
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Military AircraftTransport
V-22 Osprey
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Military AircraftFighter
F-18 Superhornet
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Explosive Squibs

• Explosive squibs are small metal tubes closed at
  on end and crimped with a rubber plug on the
  other.
• They provide an ignition source .
• Flash-vented squibs emit a flame to ignite rocket
  motors.
• Closed-end squibs are use in explosive bolts and
  explosive release mechanisms.

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Gravity Bombs

• These are usually large 500-2000 lb bombs that
  are used to destroy targets with HE
• Some gravity bombs may be in the form of bomblets
  which if dispersed form an approach hazard for
  the firefighter
• Water is the agent of choice when dealing with a
  gravity bomb
• Use copious amounts to cool the bomb

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Light Signals
Exercise caution
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Light Signals
Clear Runway
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Pilot/ARFF IC Communications

• Newer communication allows the IC the speak
  directly with the pilot in some cases
• He can give information or ask specific questions
  to the pilot

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Combi-Tube

• Preferable in the unresponsive, apneic pt
• Not for use in pt under 12 years old
• Insert until teeth are between black lines

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Patient Assessment

• Trauma Scene Size-up
• Mechanism of injury- Does the pt or family know
  what happened?
• Determine number of patients
• If more than you can handle, call for assistance
• Begin Triage

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Assess Circulation

• Assess major bleeding and control.
• Assess perfusion, nailbeds, lips and eyes.
• Assess skin temperature.
• Assess skin condition.
• Assess capillary refill in infant and small
  children

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DCAP-BTLS

• Assess Head
• Assess Neck
• Apply C-Spine Immobilization
• Assess Chest
• Assess Abdomen
• Assess Pelvis
• Assess all Four Extremities
• Roll Pt and Assess Posterior
• Obtain Baseline Vitals