Grabs 144 Fort Worth, Texas (8/10/24)

Trevor Poitevent - Captain

Brad Adamcik - Engineer

Fort Worth Fire Department

August 10, 2024

1 story single family residence

2-2.5 minutes from arrival to out the window

125-140 lb 94 year old female

Headfirst out window, it was a known victim with solid location information. It was a window based search and rescue.

Takeaways

1) Every Ems call is a learning opportunity for fire. From layouts, burglar bars, interesting construction. We had been to this house before and knew where her bedroom was and her lack of mobility should have her confined to a small area.

2). Where there’s one, there’s two, always assume multiple victims. We didn’t have a second victim but we were thinking it because we knew her son lived with her.

3). Have plans, talk about your playbook and don’t think the same thing happens at every fire. Mental reps count and everyone being on the same page based on the given circumstances was a huge help, I didn’t have to give any direction as the officer, the guys went to work. We coordinated well with the next engine, with minimal discussion, due to our close relationship with them.

4) be ready on arrival, FF’s were masked up coming off the rig.

5). I know you said 3-4 but here’s another. If you can Isolate the space, do it. But be prepared for that option to be nonexistent.

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