This program is suitable for all ranks and experience levels. The Fire Ground Survival (FGS) course is a comprehensive curriculum developed using near misses, close calls, and fire fighter fatalities to address the critical elements of fire ground survival.

Firefighter I and II Practical Skill Sheets Firefighter Survival Actions Points Available Points Earned Time starts upon instructor prompt or when first boot hits the ground. Notifies partner by tapping their regulator or recognizes the need to assist a partner when their regulator is Mayday Scenario One tapped Utilizes UEBSS to maintain adequate

Officers must manage their firefighters, and firefighters must stick with and follow the direction of their officer. Freelancing is prohibited. While entering and traversing a structure, always be on the lookout for safe havens. In the event of an unexpected fire growth or other changes in

Identify incidents where firefighter lives have been lost and measures that could be taken to better manage the risk. Identify certain systems or activities which are in place to reduce or minimize risk at the fire scene. Identify techniques which could be …

The IAFF Fire Ground Survival (FGS) program includes instruc tional materials to train fire fighters how to perform skills neces sary to survive a MAYDAY. The training delivered in this program puts fire fighters in simulated MAYDAY events that du plicate the …

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Rules of Engagement for Firefighter Survival Size-Up Your Tactical Area of Operation. Objective: To cause the company officer and firefighters to pause for a moment and look over their area of operation and evaluate their individual risk exposure and determine a safe approach to completing their assigned tactical objectives.

Avoiding situations that could cause you to become lost trapped, or injured is the best way to prevent tragedies at a fire scene. Topics include fire fighter survival terminology, developing a survival attitude, increasing situational awareness, and being trained in problem-solving techniques so you can become more self-reliant in an emergency.

Practical Skill Training Station 18.3.2 will demonstrate and perform skills related to utilizing a deployed Ground Ladder for the emergency and rapid escape in the event firefighters are forced out of an upper floor window due to a change in fire conditions and/or collapse.

Review and understand all site requirements, equipment standards, and the material in the Fire Fighter Survival Manual. Review and understand the process for completing a Primary Instructor Trainee Task Book. Ensure the Primary Instructor Trainee Task Book is …