# Training - Heavy Rescue

**Heavy Rescue Operations Training Guide** 

#### **Pre-Training (Must be done before training starts)** <a href="#trainingheavyrescue-pre-training-mustbedonebeforetrainingstarts" id="trainingheavyrescue-pre-training-mustbedonebeforetrainingstarts"></a>

* People must have all uniforms ready before getting into server&#x20;
* Recruit should be able to find SOP and have it ready and open before training
* Spawn one Heavy Rescue to go over truck

#### **Standard Operating Procedure Training** <a href="#trainingheavyrescue-standardoperatingproceduretraining" id="trainingheavyrescue-standardoperatingproceduretraining"></a>

* Read through the SOP with recruits
* Go over any questions they have about SOP
* Go over Heavy Rescue truck/what's all on the truck&#x20;
* Verbally ask recruits questions to ensure they understand SOP

#### **EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course)** <a href="#trainingheavyrescue-evoc-emergencyvehicleoperationscourse" id="trainingheavyrescue-evoc-emergencyvehicleoperationscourse"></a>

**Course:**

* Start Location: Station 2 (Paleto Bay) reference[ ](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/531741038931607552/532404932079255552/Inkedaddrmap_LI.jpg)
* Starts at Paleto Bay Station in Heavy Rescue
* Drive to Station 5  &#x20;
* Have them drive lights and sirens to the call
* As a trainer, lead them in the Heavy Rescue showing that the course can be done.

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**HAZMAT:**

\* Location: Anywhere Instructor sees fit.

* The instructor should explain the proper way to set up a decon corridor:
* Explaining how to properly set up apparatus in a way to create a decontamination corridor.&#x20;
* Explain the proper PPE used in decontamination is the same level or 1 level below the Technician working in the hot zone.&#x20;
* Explain how the firefighter can identify any potential hazardous materials incident from afar using binoculars and the ERG to help identify any markings if its a vehicle or any markings on buildings.
* Every Apparatus has an ERG in the glove compartment.
* Explain that every Engine or Truck will have a HAZMAT PPE kit and a HAZMAT Mitigation kit that will have the tools in it to stop minor incidents and set up Decontamination.&#x20;
* Explain what indications could speak against a higher level of PPE (thermal influences on level A)
* Explain the 3 D’s in a spill&#x20;
* Dam: try and stop the spill by building up a damn using kitty litter or a tarp
* Dyke: stop the spill at the source by plugging the hole or fixing the crack.
* Divert: use the kitty litter or saw dust to divert the flow of the spill elsewhere to an area that wouldn’t cause problems

**Technical Rescue**

**MVA**

* Set up a vehicle accident on a major roadway
* Explain the proper way to park an apparatus on the roadway&#x20;
* Make sure the recruits have the proper PPE for MVAs (minimum on a fire apparatus: Bunker Pants, helmet, and vest)&#x20;
* Go over possible ways to stabilize a vehicle:
* Struts
* Cribbing
* Wench and cables
* 42 jacks
* Air bags
* Have the Recruit(s) respond to an MVA and properly park their apparatus
* Explain different methods of extraction
* Crash rescue where you do only the most necessary to free the patient and get them out
* Taking the roof off to differing extents to facilitate a rescue that is better for the spine
* Using Ladders and Ropes/Hose lengths to stabilize a vehicle when unflipping it and smoothly set it down
* Explain that it is beneficial to stabilize the vehicle with cribbing to avoid it moving around and damaging the patients spine

**Rope Rescue**

* Set up your rope gear and show people how to set up&#x20;
* Do a scene where a person is over a steep hill and show them how to set up the lines on the truck and rappel down to person&#x20;
* Show how to put the person in the basket and strap down&#x20;
* Show how the pulley system works with rope rescue
* Explain that going down is usually easier and generally more beneficial than going up, so it is preferred.

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**Swift Water**

* The instructor should explain the proper way to set up a swift water rescue&#x20;
* You want to find where the person is that needs help/stuck in the water&#x20;
* After this run through Procedure as stated in SOP
* Set up your lines and get the swimmer ready&#x20;

**Search & Rescue**

* Establishing the Command Center
* See what all units you have with you&#x20;
* Find the last area the person was at
* Show how to start a search
* How to call in that you found the person