IMPLEMENTATION OF EMERGENCY LIFE SAVING ROPE OPERATIONS Flashcards
This evolution will only be implemented under the direction of a Command Chief. Activation will be transmitted via signal 65-2 by voice alarm, Department radio, ATSP and MDT. This evolution will be implemented on a citywide basis when a large number of personal harnesses and/or personal safety systems have been placed out-of-service and immediate replacement is not available.
Members assigned the Roof position in the first and second ladder companies at structure fires involving non-fireproof buildings that are 3 stories in height or greater shall bring their Life Saving Rope to the roof of the building. Additionally, members assigned the Roof position in the first and second Ladder companies at fireproof residential-type structures including apartment houses, nursing homes, senior citizen housing, dormitories, etc., shall bring the Life Saving Rope to their position on the floor above.
These two Roof firefighters shall maintain their position at the roof level (or floor above in fireproof residential buildings) until the Incident Commander declares the operation “Probably Will Hold,” or the Incident Commander informs the members to either evacuate the roof or that their services on the roof are no longer required.
The Incident Commander shall also announce on the handie-talkie that this roof level team is no longer in place when they are removed from the roof (or floor above in fireproof residential buildings). The Incident Commander must ensure that the duties (searches) previously performed by the Roof firefighters are assigned to other members or units.
The preferred method for removal of distressed members wearing a personal harness is for them to remove themselves from danger via a single slide utilizing a Life Saving Rope that has been deployed from above.
2.7 The preferred method for removal of distressed members not wearing a personal harness from danger is for the two roof members to perform Evolution 25, 26 or 27 (rescue pickup)to remove the distressed member from danger.
IT MUST BE EMPHASIZED THAT THIS IS A LAST RESORT PROCEDURE. THE SINGLE SLIDE SHALL NOT BE USED TO MAKE RESCUE PICKUP.
- DISTRESSED MEMBER ACTIONS
A. Transmit a MAYDAY on the handie-talkie when realizing possible need.
B. Identify Unit and position.
C. Specify location for rope deployment.
D. While awaiting the LSR from above, fully clear the window of all obstructions.
