Grabs 175 Columbia, SC (October 8, 2016)

• Morgan Craver, Volunteer Firefighter
• Columbia-Richland FD
• During Hurricane Matthew 
• Phone call from BC, reporting tree on a house. 
• Rural area with Engine and Tender 2 on each 
• Tree split manufactured home in half with the home on fire. 
• Line pulled and fire knocked from outside
• Lots of family members-ran up to report grandma inside. 
• Family showed where victim was (behind door, they couldn’t open) trapped behind locked door and tree. 
• Mule kick door open (a few tries) smoke at about 3’ duck below allowed him to see victim. 
• Backward drag under victim’s arms 
• 250-300 lb victim 
• Engineer and family member assisted with removal. 
• < 5minutes 
• 24 minutes until second arrival rig due to trees down. 
• Take-Aways
   
  • Develop a routine 
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  • Plan for Audible when you’re far out from incoming companies 
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