Phoenix Fire Department Search and Rescue Training for Stats Measurement | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/fire/3180 | Fire | | 8/5/2024 4:30:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/VUjL0yGkpzw | Phoenix Fire Department Search and Rescue Training for Stats Measurement | <div class="ExternalClassF1F3930083FA42E5BDD980217B5F42BD"><html>
<p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><span style="color:rgb(13, 13, 13);font-family:roboto, noto, sans-serif;font-size:15px;">In the fall of 2023 , the Phoenix Fire Department began a series of trainings focused on residential search & rescue. The training was delivered at every level of the organization including regional Battalion Chief training, Captains tactical training, and crew development training. The crew development training was delivered in three blocks: classroom sessions, hands-on practice, and a 3-1 house fire drill with victims.
The drill involved 343 units, including Engines, Heavy Rescues, Ladders, and Rescues, and took place from December 2023 to March 2024 with 9 scenarios per day divided into three training sessions. A total of 1,033 Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) members attended the training. The drills were conducted in a simulated residential structure known as the “money pit” on the Phoenix Fire Department’s Special Operations Campus. This single-story, 1,600 square-foot house featured three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an attached garage, plywood-lined walls, and concrete floors. The house was fully furnished, and victims were placed throughout the structure depending on the scenario.
During the drills, crews were required to establish a water supply, deploy charged hose lines, and force entry. Smoke machines and a Fire Board were used to simulate fire conditions. Training captains facilitated the drills to ensure consistency and the completion of objectives. The terminal objectives of the training were for members to apply the skills and task-level actions delivered and practiced throughout the Crew Development Search and Rescue Training. These skills included continuous size-up of the incident from both exterior and interior positions, communication on the tactical channel and within crews, effective search techniques for residential structures, and victim removal using the best methods for survivability. The incident progressed until all victims were removed from the structure and an "All Clear" was obtained.
Throughout the 2023 Crew Development training, multiple data points were collected and analyzed to assess proficiency and identify areas requiring additional training. These data points included air management , crew dynamics, forcible entry times, time to locate victims, removal times and methods, and time to declare an all clear of the structure. This comprehensive data collection allowed the
Department to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in both individual and crew performances. By analyzing this data, training coordinators are developing future training to reinforce best practices, reemphasize key points, and address deficiencies, thus ensuring continuous improvement and higher overall proficiency in Search & Rescue operations.</span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Due to recent storm incidents, some Phoenix residents are experiencing power outages. The City of Phoenix Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management activated a coordinated Citywide response and has engaged partners including the Red Cross to ensure resources are available for residents in need.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p><div><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Power Outage Shelter</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div><div><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">The Red Cross activated a power outage shelter at North High School (1101 E. Thomas Road) on July 25, 2024. The shelter remains open through Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 9 a.m.</span></p></div><div><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><strong>Ice Distribution</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div><div><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">APS is distributing ice at Sullivan Elementary School (2 N. 31st Avenue).</span></p></div><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Ice will also be available at the power outage shelter at North High School.</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><strong>Heat Relief Network</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span><br></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">The </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">City of Phoenix</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> is a proud partner of the </span><a href="https://azmag.gov/Programs/Heat-Relief-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heat Relief Network</a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">. All 17 </span><a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Public Library locations </a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> serve as cooling centers during regular operating hours. For a list of all Phoenix locations view the </span><a href="https://azmag.gov/Programs/Heat-Relief-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heat Relief Network Map</a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><strong>Overnight Respite Centers</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/burton-barr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burton Barr Central Library</a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> – 24/7.</span> <br><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Senior Opportunities West –</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> open nightly 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p><div><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Cooling Centers</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div><div><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/cholla" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cholla Library,</a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> </span><a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/harmon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harmon Library,</a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> and </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/yucca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yucca Library</a> <span></span>–<span></span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> extended hours will be open for heat relief services only until 10 p.m. Mondays –Saturdays and from noon – 10 p.m. on Sundays.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div><div><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Other Resources</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div><div><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><a href="https://www.aps.com/en/Utility/Outage/Outage-Center/Report-Outage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">APS</a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div><div><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><a href="https://www.srpnet.com/customer-service/safety/outages-storm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SRP</a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https://www.redcross.org/aznm?fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0h4B1rQ_rRZGMi9kToFBFWPrr7Gsy1FyWXPN9AQ2d_dWtUH8m2J9iN9LQ_aem_DDtB-zyxUApbHKYGR-Kuzg&h=AT2RdV99voKP2aPxm6bTAbfq8dqjWJZIMvCt8Gyxx_3mFUWZpLZSeZHipwRsM_j8AOBtoANAFsWNqfNfKRqNnwWJqWekPCUx_m--yAv8BflaRXj4IGKG10xioHcQkmZKPHlInvDpsgTLyiOPLmRKTyl0TyA" target="_blank">American Red Cross Arizona</a> or 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.phoenix.gov/summer">Other summer safety information</a></span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Last updated July 27, 2024, 9 a.m.</span></p></div></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/fire | News | fire |