Do firefighters slide down ladders?
The firefighter will place their feet and knees to the outside of the ladder beams while holding onto the beams with their hands. Their body will be in a crouched position with their back as straight as possible which will place their weight in a position that will cause them to slide down (see Figure 10.)
What bailout system does FDNY use?
The P.S.S. (Personal Safety System) is an escape system comprised of a rope and an anchor system.
What is webbing used for in firefighting?
The webbing provides both handles and space away from the down firefighter to facilitate movement and exit from the structure. The tool girth hitch allows a variety of tools to be safely carried up and down ladders while allowing the firefighter to maintain balance and hands on the ladder.
What is the Denver drill?
In the Denver drill, the first step is for the first rescue firefighter to enter the window and go to the feet of the downed firefighter. The first rescue firefighter pushes the downed firefighter up the “ramp” while the second rescue firefighter pulls up on the downed firefighter’s cylinder valve.
Can you slide down a ladder in real life?
Sliding down a ladder is a fast way to descend a ladder. In real life, the metal from the ladder would heat up very quickly due to friction caused by the hand sliding on the metal.
What is bailout training?
A firefighter preparing to descend using a firefighter escape system. The Firefighter Bail-Out System Training program was developed in response to the introduction and popularity of several new “systems” that firefighters can use to make an emergency escape from a burning building or other hazardous area.
How long is firefighter webbing?
The most common webbing firefighters carry is the one inch (1″) tubular. The lengths vary from 20-25 feet. Shorter lengths have their use, but for the most flexibility 20 to 25 feet fits our applications well.
What is the Nance drill?
In February, firefighters conducted a drill commonly referred to as the Nance drill. A firefighter is lowered down with ropes by fellow firefighters to the victim, and then as a team they complete the rescue by raising the victim out with the same ropes.
Where do you go when bailing out of a fire?
Once outside the building, drop below the windowsill and situate yourself. The anchor is now locked and you are outside the fire room. Although this is excellent, it is not the time to slow down, as others of your crew may be bailing out, too, so continue to move quickly to the ground (Figure 4).
What’s the first step in a bailout drill?
The initial step is to clear the window; note that when taking the window you have created a potential new flow path, so time is of the essence for escape. Once the window has been cleared, anchor yourself into the windowsill and prepare to bail out (Figure 1 in the drill linked below).
What do you need to know about a bailout?
When performing a bailout, it is imperative to know the operation of your equipment. Although the concept and principles remain the same, there are slight nuances in design to each set. The initial step is to clear the window; note that when taking the window you have created a potential new flow path, so time is of the essence for escape.
How to bail out of an IDLH room?
When going out, stay low and keep your left hand on the anchor to set the anchor in place and provide a support for your decent (Figure 2). If you do not have a bailout system, this same maneuver can be done to escape the IDLH room. Hang outside the room, staying low to allow the smoke and products of combustion to escape above you.