MidwestRP®
San Andreas Fire Rescue
Rescue Technician Course
Made by SAFR Training Division
Purpose
This document is intended to serve as an operational and referential guide for the Heavy Rescue and Squad. ��Once you have completed this course, you should have full understanding of what rescue operations entails.
Vehicles
Heavy Rescue
The Heavy rescue is pinnacle of rescue operations. This unit holds all the needed tools in the event of a technical rescue and extended rescue situation.
Chassis: 2017 Pierce Arrow XT Walk-in Heavy Rescue
Squad
The Squad is the lead vehicle on motor vehicle extrications and major support vehicle of the Heavy Rescue in all rescue operations.
Chassis: 2022 Ford F-550 with Roll-up door box
Operations - Squad
Operations - Squad at MVAs
This will be the bread and butter of the SQUAD. In tandem with the vehicle extrication AFT, you will learn the necessary skills for the Squad
Operations - Squad at MVAs
When the squad arrives on scene, under the IC, you will make the decisions on what needs to be done in order to get the patients out the safest and fastest manner.
Operations - Squad at MVAs
Reference the FLEET EQUIPMENT guide for specifics inside the Squad, but know you will posses:
Operations - Squad Support
On any and all Heavy Rescue boxes, the Squad will roll to assist. The squad is on scene to add additional man power to the Heavy Rescue calls.
Operations - Heavy Rescue
Operations - Heavy Rescue at MVAs
The heavy Rescue will rarely roll to motor vehicle accidents. However the heavy rescue will roll to:
The heavy rescue will remain a support vehicle on all MVA calls.
Operations - Heavy Rescue at Low Angle Rescues
Low angle rescues are incidents that require some use of rope systems but are not quite as technical as high angle rescues.
Rule of Thumb: A low angle slope can be defined by angle as a slope between 0 and 30 degrees. In rope rescue, this is an environment in which a rope may be required, but serves the function as a belay only and not to haul the rescuers and patient up slope.
Operations - Heavy Rescue at High Angle Rescue
High angle rescues are rescues that require a patient to be transported up or down an extreme angle.
To carry out these rescues, members generally set up multiple rope systems, making use of ascenders and descenders to raise or lower the patient. Also includes safety lines in the event of failure.
Rule of Thumb: A high angle slope can be defined by angle as a slope 50 degrees or greater.
Operations - Heavy Rescue at Man vs Machine
Man-versus-machine incidents are generally found in industrial areas. These incidents involve a person having part of their body trapped in a machine or object.
These rescues take time and coordination. Ensure a medic is on scene to provide pain management to the victim.
Operations - Heavy Rescue at Confined Space Rescue
Confined space rescues are usually the result of a worker getting injured or stuck while in some type of service space.
High angle rope systems and Technicians will need to be on air for these rescues.
Defined: A confined space is a space with limited entry and egress and not suitable for human inhabitants. An example is the interior of a storage tank, occasionally entered by maintenance workers but not intended for human occupancy.
Operations - Heavy Rescue at Collapse Rescue
Collapse rescue incidents may come as the result of an explosion or building failure. These incidents can be very dangerous as the rubble may shift.
Collapse rescue incidents generally operate in two phases: the first is rescuing trapped victims. The second phase is when rescuers secure the structure to prevent further injuries.
Operations - Heavy Rescue at Trench Rescue
Trench rescue incidents are often the result of a person becoming trapped in an earth opening, most common with contractors who are working in muddy areas.
These incidents pose major safety concerns as the ground around them is part of the hazard. Given the nature of dirt and mud, securing and stabilizing the rescue area is not always possible and can exacerbate the hazard.
ENSURE ALL VEHICLES ARE OFF that are in the area of the trench!
Common Equipment
Vehicle Equipment
When starting Patrol you will already have this Equipment in your Apparatus as Standard Use equipment.
Once going on Duty as a Rescue Technician ensure you put in all your Rescue Equipment shown on the Next slide.
Vehicle Equipment
From the Equipment Lockers you will need to gather these items to ensure you are ready for any Rescue Operations.
Make sure that you place these in your vehicle so you don’t over carry the weight limit.
Common Equipment
Cutters & Spreaders
Used to extricate victims via cutting or spreading. The spreader tool can be used for small lifts when stable.
Stokes Basket
Used to transport patients in rescue situations. Can be secured to a rope system.
Rescue Harness
Full body harness worn by rescuers generally during high ropes incidents.
Common Equipment
Tripod
Air Bags
Paratech Struts
Used to safely and securely lower and raise rescuers up and down an opening or embankment.
Used to perform high weight lifts. Can be used to extricate persons from under objects.
Used to stabilize vehicles. Struts can also perform minor raises and can secure sliding risks.
Rope Systems
Rope Systems - 1:1 and 2:1
1 : 1 rope systems are rescue rope systems that involve no use of a mechanical advantage.
2 : 1 systems are inverted 1 : 1 systems, with the pulley at the load, allowing for a small amount of mechanical advantage. These are good for low angle rescues.
1 : 1
2 : 1
Rope Systems - 3:1
The 3 : 1 rope system is the staple system used for technical rescue. Also known as a “Z-rig”.
3 : 1 rope system provides mechanical advantage, making raising a load significantly easier.
These systems use:
Technical Rescue Resource
Technical Rescue Resource
Use your resources when you need them. This Technical Rescue Operations Guide is the best for establishing what needs to be done.
San Andreas Fire Rescue �Department Leaders
Fire Chief
Deputy Fire Chief
Assistant Fire Chiefs
Joe P.
Joshua B.
Austin F.
Vacant V.
Written By�Joshua B.
Approved By�Head Administration
on 00/00/0000