A Successful Vent Enter Search and Why Seconds Matter
(Room 3DE)
22 Feb 20
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Tracks:
Strategy and Tactics
2:30 in the morning with multiple victims trapped in a well involved structure is not the time to wonder whose turn it is to pull the line. Having a disciplined company that thinks, acts, and moves as one will take the guess work out of who is expected to do what. This class will start with a post incident analysis from a structure fire with 2 trapped children.We will examine the events that lead to a successful rescue using the tactic of Vent Enter Search.We will also delve further into what we as responding units can do to prepare ourselves to perform at our top level when time is of the essence. From predetermined riding assignments to the mastering of tactics, we will lay out roles and responsibilities when you arrive to a fire scene.This class will emphasize the importance of realistic training, company unity, and preplanning for game day decisions.You will be provided first hand information on the realities of a VES, and how minor details can make the difference in saving lives.