Grabs 172 Rowley Fire, MA  (June 22, 2024) 

• Name and Rank: RJ Oleary Call Firefighter-EMT 
• Department: Rowley Fire in Georgetown, MA
• Date: June 22nd 2024 
• Came in as a outside fire-upgraded to house fire
• Type of building: Single family residential home 1.5 story wood frame 
• Approx time to remove: 4-5 min 
• Weight of victim: 150-160 LBS 
• VES 
• Method of removal: dirty drag to window (arms first) and lifted out with assistance (tall window sill)  from second and third firefighter. Double Ladders.
• Takeaways:
   
  • Look for the AC unit-indicate a bedroom. 
  • Have a plan once you arrive communicate that plan with your crew. 
  • Be comfortable and confident performing VES know when to use it. 
  • Familiarity with your crew know there levels of training, confidence and proficiency’s

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