GRABS Podcast

Grabs 84

Toledo, OH

BC Robert Krause

BC 1 arrives first on scene with heavy fire and multiple people hanging from windows/porch.

Chief talks about IC priorities and when to direct crews for the grab and when to go for it.

Bonus-Radio traffic at the end

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3/24/2022 12:30P

Oklahoma City Fire, OK

Dylan Murray (L7)

12-13 blocks away from station. Arrived with E23.

Good intel on residence on way from crew that had been there on medicals.

Met by 1 occupant stating one victim inside

Targeted search for vict and removed using mattress topper. Passed off victim.

Finished search, found second victim. Heard them.

Both victims out in less than 5 minutes.

Good teamwork by all involved, passing victims off.

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Justin speaks with Bryce Cambell from Byran, TX about a grab that was made on 1/4/2022.

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Justin speaks with Ben Holton from Atlanta Fire about a triple grab that was made on 1/3/2022.

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Dustin Bray

New Brawnfels, TX
7/21/21

Coming off a medical call

Smoke from the eves and a garage door open

Rescue mode, engineer pull the line

FF went in first and found victim on belly 6-8’ in door.

Larger victim 350lbs

Victim fights rescuers initially then goes unconscious

Head first drag out the front door

Quick garage knock, then victim went cardiac arrest.

Dispatched 16:24 victim out 16:31

Cyano kit administered

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Lt Joe Ivanicki

Passaic, NJ

1/26/2022

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76-Seth Major

9/9/2016

West Metro, CO

Confirmed fire with people trapped

5 y/o F

T8 four man rig

Split level house with fire showing

Mother tells fist due where daughter is at

Family trying to get to kid, dad in lawn suffering from smoke inhalation.

2.5 line deployed for fire attack by E10

Could hear girl crying and screaming upon entry.

Extremely hot fire due to window and slider failing

Tic Whited out

Found girl hiding in closet

Talking to girl to have her come to them and find his flashlight

Situational awareness once finding victim

FF lead the officer and victim out

Cyanokit ready to go

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Anonymous

October 2021

Volunteer short staffed department

Credible reports of people trapped

Initial Responding unit had a Chief and a Cadet, next in only had a firefighter and a cadet.

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Adam Ryan

10/28/2021

Christiana Delaware

Dispatched as confirmed entrapment

Shift change fire 0709

Hydrant out front/corner lot

1 story from front two story from back

Fire showing front door/front Living room

OV took, ladder, hook and halligan (Riding Assignments) to Charlie Side

Homeowner states wife inside and points to window

C side report, VES 2nd floor window

Windows small 4-5’ off ground

Bedroom door open, met up with crew from inside-gave them directions, closed the door and searched the room.

Found victim on bed 

Combat challenge style drag, additional help came.

Victim brought out with assistance of Mike Pressler.

Arrival to removal 4 minutes

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75-Dustin Simmons

11/9/2017 

Florence, AL

5 stations

2E, 1TK, 1 Rescue and BC on regular alarm

3p house fire, no reports of victim 

Split search bedrooms based on layout

Addition off the kitchen 

At bottom of 3 stairs 

FF was walking and fell on victim 

Half naked victim 180lbs slippery- 3 FF to remove

Bad visibility throughout house except in addition

5 minutes to remove victim from arrival 

Passed off victim to EMS and finished search

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