Grabs 173 Montgomery County, Maryland (January 20, 2023) 

• Name and Rank-Ryan Harris, Captain
• Department Name-Montgomery County Fire & Rescue
• Date of Grab-January 20, 2023, 2300hrs
• Type of building -2 Story single family, split foyer
• Victim was on phone with dispatch while crews arrived. She was second victim. 
• TIC-Mirrors and Windows made TIC ineffective. 
• First victim, passed off to VES crew for removal.  Called for additional manpower. 
• While removing 1st victim, second victim was screaming. 
• They thought a victim was on the phone, it was a different incident. 
• Approx time from arrival to removal-10 minutes
• Weight of the victim (approximately)-250, 130
• Method of removal -Extremities
• 2-4 takeaways for show notes
   
  • As a FF, fitness isn't something you can develop in the moment, always be ready
  • As an OFC, be the leader for the future of the department
  • As an OFC, "If you're reading this, you obviously care. Do what you can, no matter what your level, to be the change you want to see in your department, regardless of what others think or say." -Chief John Sullivan 
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