18-07 Training Safety

Question 1

leading cause of training related deaths

Answer 1

heart attacks followed by traumatic injury

Question 2

what are the three leading types of training related activities associated with fatalities

Answer 2

1. physical fitness activities
2. apparatus/equipment drills
3. live burn exercises

Question 3

Prior to training Fire Departments should at a minimum:

• Establish easy-to-understand, written standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all training activities and ensure they are implemented and enforced.
• Conduct a hazard analysis on each training exercise.
• Ensure training participants have all trained in planned operations or evolutions.
• Designate an individual to act as safety officer for all training activities.
• Ensure that all new training curricula undergo comprehensive safety review by management personnel prior to implementation.
• Ensure that the training environment and facilities are safe.
• Ensure that adequate time is allotted to safely carry out the training exercise.
• Ensure that a 360 degree size-up is conducted for all training activity as would be done in an actual event.

Answer 3

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Question 4

Pre-training, supervisors should:

• Review the physiological stress that will take place during the training event as it relates to training goals and the participants involved.
• Review the physiological stress placed on the participants as it pertains to the protective equipment that will be worn (brush gear versus full turnouts).
• Ensure that all participants are adequately hydrated and have reviewed the Hydration Safety Bulletin.
• Apparatus familiarization (e.g., reserve or new apparatus into service)
• Projected high call volume days. Keep your crew ready both mentally and physically for service.

Answer 4

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Question 5

During training, supervisors should:

• Conduct the training exercise according to established operating procedures.
• Maintain personal discipline and accountability for actions during training exercises.
• Establish and follow a pre-training checklist.
• Provide pre-training safety briefings, including a facility walk-through, for all participants.
• Ensure adequate space is provided for proper placement of all necessary apparatus.
• Ensure that all established standards and procedures are followed.
• Monitor participants’ physical stress and watch for signs of overexertion.
• Ensure training participants wear the appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
• Ensure that appropriate personnel and equipment (e.g., rapid intervention team) are available for assistance, rescue, emergency treatment, and transport.
• Ensure that a staffed and fully equipped ambulance is on scene and ready to respond in case of an emergency.
• Provide adequate supervision and monitoring of activities.
• Maintain strict on-scene training discipline, adhering to program and safety protocols.
• Commander considerations should include inclement weather conditions (e.g., rain, red flag conditions)
• Monitor weather conditions and follow the work/rest rations based on the flag conditions and level of activity/training.
• Ensure that a rehab site has been established.
• Monitor participants for the potential of an exertional heat illness (EHI).
• Ensure that all participants have the following items available to them:
• Bottle water or sports drink
• Ice

Answer 5

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Question 6

During training, participants should:

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of personal medical emergencies and know the appropriate course of action.
• Know the potential hazards of training.
• Understand your role in the exercise.

Answer 6

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Question 7

Post training, supervisors should:

• Conduct after action review.
• Review effectiveness of training operations.
• Post-site inspection.
• Document training event in Target Solutions.

Answer 7

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Question 8

Post training, participants should:

• Participate in a post-training recovery.
• Report any injuries.
• Participate in after action review.

Answer 8

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