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Expect the unexpected

Expect the unexpected. Brian Ward Georgia EGH Advocate Founder FireServiceSLT. Panicking will only save you if you are the first to panic and just happen to be panicking in the right direction. Why do we train and what do we train for?. Crew Resource Management. Situational Awareness

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Expect the unexpected

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  1. Expect the unexpected Brian Ward Georgia EGH Advocate Founder FireServiceSLT

  2. Panicking will only save you if you are the first to panic and just happen to be panicking in the right direction.

  3. Why do we train and what do we train for?

  4. Crew Resource Management • Situational Awareness • Communication • Decision Making • Barriers/Task Allocation • Teamwork

  5. Haz Mat Suicide • 1230 AM • All positions riding up, 10 years experience. • Dispatched Engine and Med Unit. • Dispatch reports officer found notes posted on vehicle windows.

  6. Incident Background • Incident located in a park. Vehicle was found by PD. As the PD officer approached the vehicle he noticed a rotten egg smell (pungent odor) and read the posted signs signaling responders to be aware of chemicals. • PD can see patient slumped against window. • Attempted to open the door however, officer backed away after encountering the notes.

  7. Things to Think About • Priorities • Hazards • Evacuation • Safety • Resources

  8. Man on Fire • All positions riding up, 10 years experience. • Dispatched to the report of woods fire between Walmart and Apartment Complex. • Knowing the terrain, the woods area sits above the Walmart roof. However, unsure of distance between buildings or potential fire load. • 1300

  9. Incident Background • Dispatch advises that a man is on fire running through the woods. • Engine and Med Unit (Out of Station) dispatched. • Upon arrival units find approximately 1 acre involved, mostly pinestraw and underbrush. Light wind 5-10 mph. One patient is found lying supine on the ground screaming with 20 or so people standing around.

  10. Things to Think About • Priorities • Hazards • Evacuation • Safety • Resources

  11. Industrial Accident • All positions riding up. • Engine and Second-In Ambulance dispatched to individual trapped in machine. Patient is alert and conscious, but arm is pinned inside of conveyer. • 1930

  12. Three Prong Puller

  13. Things to Think About • Priorities • Hazards • Safety • Resources

  14. Tactical Decision Games • Why create TDG? • What is the benefit?

  15. Creation • Prepare • Review Frequency and Severity • Ask IC’s what incidents cause the greatest problems and why. • Apply pictures, set a time limit (adds stress), develop a story line, and set parameters. • Apply reality with PPE, radio, etc….

  16. Example TDG You have three minutes to read the scenario and answer the questions. Your engine and ambulance are dispatched to a hazardous materials incident with a possible fatality. PD is onscene and walked into a pungent odor. They also advise that there is a note with the following “Hydrogen Sulfide – one breath will kill you.” You are the seat rider with a two year relief driver and rookie firefighter.

  17. TDG’s • TDG #1 • TDG #2 • TDG #3

  18. TDG #2 – Situational Awareness

  19. Questions 45 seconds to answer the following. • What did you see? (Perception) • What do you understand? (Comprehension) • What do you forecast? (Prediction)

  20. www.FireServiceSLT.com FireServiceSLT@yahoo.com 770-601-8045 Training Officer Brian Ward Gwinnett County Fire Academy www.FireServiceSLT.com FireServiceSLT@yahoo.com

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