State of Georgia BASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE

SAFETY

State of GeorgiaBASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE

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FIREFIGHTER DEATH and INJURY

Many firefighters in the U. S. are killed in the line of duty each year

Most common cause is heart attack

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POTENTIAL DISEASES

Cancer

Cardiovascular Disease

Pulmonary Disease

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FIREFIGHTER INJURIES

Types• Sprains and

strains • Wounds • Burns• Respiratory

Causes• Falls• Overexertion• Exposure to products

of combustion• Struck by object• Stepped on hazard

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FIREFIGHTER INJURIES

When injuries occur:

• responding to calls• returning from calls• at the scene of calls• training• around the station

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DANGEROUS BUILDING CONDITIONS

Collapse

Holes, weak floors and stairs

Suspended loads

Weakened steel roof members

Walls offset

Weakened roof trusses

Backdraft or flashover

Electrical shock hazards

Poor or obstructed visibility

Concrete spalling

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ELECTRICAL EMERGENCIESTypes

Contact with source or items in contact with source

Fire streams on energized equipment

Equipment used in a area where a ground gradient condition exists

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ELECTRICAL EMERGENCIESProcedures

Treat all wires as energizedDo not cut any wiresUse lock out / tag outWear full protective clothingAvoid raising ladders into power linesUse caution around downed wiresAvoid using water on electrical equipment

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OTHER FIRE GROUND HAZARDS

Injury from tools or equipmentImproper lifting techniquesThermal injuriesFallsExposure to toxic materials and gasesLost or disoriented in a structureOther

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NFPA 1500

FIRE DEPARTMENT

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

and

HEALTH

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PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM

A system or means by which an incident commander can know what personnel are on an emergency scene and their assignments

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PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM Reasons for Using

The IC can determine how to utilize personnel

The IC can quickly determine if firefighters are unaccounted for, possibly lost or trapped

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PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM Components

List of all personnel operating at the incident

Be aware of the location and function of all companies at the incident

Constant contact of personnel by sight, head count, or communications

Used at every incident; all members participating

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PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM “TAG” System

Personnel identification tag

Location or designated person

Before leaving fireground firefighters MUST collect their tag

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SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Noise barriers

Eye protection

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FIRE APPARATUS SAFETYRiding

Always sit in a seatAlways wear seat belt properlyNever try to don Protective Equipment

on the apparatus

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FIRE APPARATUS SAFETY Mounting and Dismounting

Never mount or dismount when the apparatus is moving

Use hand rails

Climb on the apparatus only at sites designated for climbing

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FIRE APPARATUS SAFETYWorking Around

Oncoming traffic

Water/oil on road

Lights used on scene

Hearing protection

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PORTABLE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Portable or mounted power generator

Power cordsConnectorsLamps Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI)

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GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER (GFI)

A special electric circuit breaker used to prevent electrical shock

Circuit Breaker Receptacle

TEST

RESET

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PORTABLE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT Setup and Use

Set up the generator in an open area Never fill generator while it is running Use a ground fault interrupter Place cords so they won’t be a tripping hazard Never lay electrical cords in water Place lights so they won’t blind firefighters Place lights so they won’t be subject to water spray Start generator Use proper connectors and adapters Adjust lights as necessary

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CONTROLING UTILITIESShutting Off Natural Gas

Gas Meter

ON

OFF

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CONTROLING UTILITIESShutting Off LP Gas

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CONTROLING UTILITIESShutting Off Electricity

Pull

Breaker

Blade