DB 18-07 - Training Safety Flashcards
Though major injury or fatalities during training evolutions are preventable, the United States Fire Administration (USFA) reports that approximately _____% of all annual line-of duty deaths were TRAINING-RELATED.
11%
The leading cause of training-related deaths annually are HEART ATTACKS followed by TRAUMATIC INJURY .
What are the three leading types of training-related activities associated with fatalities?
-physical fitness activities
-apparatus/equipment drills
-live burn exercises
Commanders Intent
Task, purpose, and ______ on all training evolutions should be used BEFORE any training evolution is started.
end state
NIOSH recommendations
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.
NIOSH recommendations
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
NIOSH recommendations
Post training, supervisors should:
• Conduct after action review.
• Review effectiveness of training operations.
• Post-site inspection.
• Document training event in Target Solutions.
To ensure training events are conducted with optimal SAFETY, it is ESSENTIAL to:
Form and follow a pre-training CHECKLIST
Provide pre-training SAFETY BRIEFINGS
Pre Training Plan Checklist:
The Pre-Training Plan Checklist should be reviewed prior to MULTI-COMPANY TRAINING or COMPLEX OPERATIONS and once completed forwarded to the _______.
How long shall the checklist be retained and where?
-battalion office
-5 years at battalion office
The purpose of training is to improve?
-technique
-skills
-tactics
-self-development
-retention.
The Pre-Training Plan Checklist should be reviewed with training drill participants prior to:
-MULTI-company operations
-when a NEW piece of firefighting equipment is being introduced
-when a NEW evolution is being introduced
-when a drill will represent some measure of COMPLEXITY or inherent RISK
-anytime a supervisor feels it is appropriate.
