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# Fire Rescue Unit (FRU) Skills
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## Fire Rescue Unit Introduction
What is a Fire Rescue Unit?
Fire Rescue Unit \[FRU] is used for multiple specialist rescue missions throughout London, and they are split into three different specialist vehicles:
* Technical Skills
* HazMat
* Technical Rescue
This course will focus solely on the Technical Skills FRU.
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**To be able to mobilise as a HazMat or Technical Rescue FRU, you must apply for the Specialist Operations Group.**
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The need for a Fire Rescue Unit \[FRU] is vital across London as it lays home to the specialist equipment required to remove potentially injured people that are involved in an accident.
Scenarios may or may not involve:
* The use of special equipment: Cutters, Spreaders, W Saws
* Fire Prevention
* Glass Management
* Note Taking for other agencies
* Safety of crew and colleagues
* Vehicles on their Roof/Side
* Vehicles in awkward areas
* Vehicle vs Pedestrian
* Single and multi-Vehicle Collisions
* Hazardous Materials within the Vehicles
* And much more!
The Team Approach
The Team Approach to road traffic collisions has been around for well over two decades, and has the aim of reducing entrapment times by promoting simultaneous activity (completing several tasks at once) and continuous casualty care.
Each member of the team will have a specific role and responsibility throughout the course of the rescue process. This ensures that the team perform more efficiently, reducing time on scene.
The Team Approach is designed for 5/6 team members, however as attendance at road traffic collisions differs all around the world (as few as 2 persons in some countries, and as many as 18 in others) rescuers must adapt the team approach to their own needs with the emphasis always on safety.
The phases are:
* Safety and Scene Assessment
* Stability and Initial Access
* Glass Management
* Space Creation
* Full Access
* Immobilisation and Extrication
* Evaluation
Remember SAFETY will always come first, but how and when the following phases are completed depends on several factors, principally the condition and location of your casualty.
## Section 1 - Scene Safety and Assessment
Personal Protective Equitment (PPE)
Whilst working on a RTC, or anywhere on a busy road, you must wear the correct PPE as it allows you to be seen effectively due to your high visibility jacket.
EUP numbers can be found below, with an image of the correct tabard below.
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Please note, these numbers are for MP Ped. If you use Ped Customisation, minus 1 for each item.
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* Turnout Gear
* Body Armor & Accessory: 14 (Texture 2 For ‘FRU CREW’)
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FRU Crew PPE
Vehicle Positing
Whilst on a busy road, the positioning of our appliances is key for both crew and patient safety.
We are able to use our appliances to create a road block which also creates a safe working environment for all crews present.
This method is called ‘fending off’, in which you park at an angle, directing oncoming traffic into another lane. A better visual representation can be found below.
Contrary to common belief, the last vehicle in the fend off is the only appliance that must fend off, it also recommended that the appliances park at a distance from the accident in case of a fire outbreak, this ensures all appliances are at minimal risk.
'Fend Off' Infographic
Glass Management
Glass management is very important when it comes to RTCs due to how easy it is to get injured by it. There is two parts to glass management - broken glass, and glass that is still intact.
**Broken glass:**
* When arriving on scene, it is important that all glass that has already been broken is cleaned up. A simple sweep with a broom would suffice.
**Intact glass:**
* When it comes to extracting the patient and removing parts of the car, it is important to firstly get rid of the glass, and making sure it's done correctly. Before removing the glass, ensure the patient is covered whilst in the vehicle. If the glass is tempered glass, you would use a tool called center punch, which shatters the glass. If the glass is laminated, or EPG glass, then you will need to use a reciprocating saw to cut the glass out.
Once the glass has been removed, ensure you secure the broken glass in a secure place to prevent injuries.
Ignition Sources
Whilst working with vehicles, there can be many hazards, which ultimately increases the chances of the vehicle igniting into flames. To avoid this, when you arrive on scene you must ensure that you prevent this from happening by looking for the following things:
**Fuel & Oil Leaks -** ensure any fuel and/or oil leaks have been stopped, and have been soaked up with sand.
**Battery -** ensure the battery within the vehicle has been disconnected / isolated. With cars, this can be as simple as unplugging the battery. For HGVs, there is a emergency shutoff valve/button alongside the passenger side steps to get into the cab. Enabling this will turn off everything, including the battery.
## Section 2 - Basic Equipment
Generator
**Uses:** allows firefighters to have electricity to power electric tools such as spreaders, cutters etc.
**Appliance:** Pump / FRU
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**Directions of Use:**
* `/generator` - Equips/unequips the generator.
* 'E’ - To place the generator on the floor.
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Cutters
**Uses:** allows firefighters to cut pieces from the car, e.g. posts, doors, locks etc.
**Appliance:** Pump / FRU
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**Directions of Use:**
* `/cutters`- equips/unequips the cutters.
* ‘Right click’ - Opens the cutters.
* ‘Left click’ - Closes the cutters (cuts the nearest door).
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Spreaders
**Uses:** allows firefighters to spread pieces apart on the car, e.g. doors, dash-lifts etc.
**Appliance:** Pump / FRU
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* `/spreaders`- equips/unequips the spreaders.
* ‘Right Click’ - Opens the spreaders.
* ‘Left Click’ - Close the spreaders.
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Jafco Tools
All fire engines carry a set of Jafco tools including pitch fork, broom, spade, beaters etc. These are often used at the scenes of incidents to assist with clearing access and clearing debris.
Uses: Allows a Firefighter to clean or remove any debris found around a damaged vehicle. The tools also act as a way of moving an object in the way of extrication
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**Directions of Use:**
* The tools can be located at the rear of any fire appliance by using the “ALT” key to access the third eye menu and accessing the equipment.
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## Section 3 - Advanced Equipment
Stabfast Stabilisers
Stabfast stabilisers are used worldwide and are a great resource to have in vehicle stabilisation. Stabfast stabilisers are often used on lighter vehicle types and can stabilise vehicle’s that are on their side, roof or in a dangerous position that may potentially pose a risk to crew or casualty safety.
**Uses:** makes unstable structures/vehicles secure. Provides support and prevents the target from moving.
**Appliance:** FRU
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* `/Stabfast` - starts the stabfast placement process.
* ‘X’ - deletes the selected stabfast.
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Paratech Stabilisers
are used to stabilise the heavy goods vehicle involved in Road Traffic Collisions, they too can be used on smaller vehicles. The Paratechs utilise a piston system which allows it to withstand the immense vehicle weight placed upon it.
**Appliance:** FRU
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**Directions of Use:**
* `/Paratech` - starts the paratech placement process.
* ‘X’ - deletes the selected paratech.
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Salvage Sheets
Salvage Sheets, often called tarpaulins, are used extensively by the Fire Service and other emergency services as a means of covering and protecting equipment or property or giving crews a clean surface on which to place equipment.
**Uses:** creates a ‘safe zone’ on the ground for casualties etc. Can also be places over scenes to protect from things like poor weather conditions.
**Appliance:** FRU
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**Directions of Use:**
* /Tarp- starts the salvage sheet placement process.
* ‘X’ - deletes the selected salvage sheet.
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Step Chocks
**Uses:** The primary use of the step chocks are in vehicle stabilisation, applications rescue, forklift and small machinery maintenance.
**Appliance:** FRU
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**Directions of Use:**
* `/StepChock` - starts the step chocks placement process.
* ‘X’ - deletes the selected step chock.
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Wheel Chocks
**Uses:** The primary use of the chocks are to be placed underneath a vehicle wheel to prevent the vehicle rolling unexpectedly. Can be used on large or small vehicles dependent on the size of the chock.
**Appliance:** FRU
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**Directions of Use:**
* `/chock place/pickup large/small` - Choose to place or pickup a chock from the wheel along with the preferred size.
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Plastic Wedges
**Uses:** helps separate and hold vehicle components for more effective access.
**Appliance:** FRU
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**Directions of Use:**
* `/Wedge [size]` - starts the wedge placement process.
* ‘X’ - deletes the selected plastic wedge.
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Elevation Platform
**Uses:** allows us to stand on it for easier access to higher areas. This can allow for access to the patient to gain basic life support.
**Appliance:** FRU
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**Directions of Use:**
* `/Platform [size]` - starts the platform placement process.
* ‘X’ - deletes the selected platform.
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Plastic Cribbing Block
**Uses:** can be placed under items to lift them up and support a vehicle at a higher level.
**Appliance:** FRU
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**Directions of Use:**
* `/Block [size]` - starts the block placement process.
* ‘X’ - deletes the selected block.
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Winching
**Setup**
> To be able to winch, you must be in an **FRU** as that is the only vehicle fitted with a winch.
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> **Step 1 - Identify the target vehicles:**
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> * `/targetOne` - vehicle being towed.
> * `/targetTwo` - towing vehicle (FRU).
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> You must be in the relevant vehicles whilst doing the command, and ensure you **freeze** the towing vehicle (vMenu / F1).
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> **Step 2 - Link the vehicles**
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> * `/linkTargets` - you will see a cable between the two vehicles.
**Operation**
> **Retracting winch:**
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> * `/startRetract` - the winch will retract, allowing the vehicle to come closer.
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> **Pausing winch:**
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> * `/stopRope` - the towing will stop at the vehicles current location.
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> **Extending winch:**
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> * `/startExtend` - the winch will extend, allowing the vehicle to roll back.
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> **Detaching the winch cable:**
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> * `/deleteRope` - removes cable connect between the two vehicles, allowing them to move freely.
Air Jacks
**Uses:** Similar to a traditional jack, these are used to raise vehicles sufficiently off of the ground using filled airbags in place of a jack.
**Appliance:** FRU
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**Directions of Use:**
* `/jack setup/remove` - Choose to begin placement process or remove previous jack.
* ‘Up Arrow’ - Add air.
* ‘Down Arrow’ - Release air.
* ‘ENTER’ - Confirm placement.
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## Section 4 - Extrication Techniques
Extrication Planning
The phrase “extrication” refers to the act of removing something or someone from a place or setting them free with difficulty:
Extraction planning is very important as the patients life depends on what path you take to extract them. Every RTC will undoubtedly be different, and you'll never have 2 RTCs which are the same therefore it is vital that your skills remain refreshed and your understanding of the equipment and its uses remains at full potential.
When it comes to planning for the extraction, there is usually two plans that have to be made:
**Plan A:**
* The primary, or main, extrication plan in which includes a strategic process in which takes an extended period of time. This is what the main objective will be unless the patient starts to deteriorate.
**Rapid Extrication Plan:**
* An immediate plan put in line to work alongside plan A, which ultimately allows for a rapid extrication to commence should the casualty suddenly deteriorate by creating an egress route or freeing a limb.
Space Creation
Space creation can be split into two parts: external space creation, and internal space creation. These are both equally important, and opens up more space for rescuers to free the casualty, and also allows healthcare professionals to intervene medical-wise.
**External Space Creation:**
* Ask people who aren’t directly involved to step away.
* Remove parts that aren’t needed, e.g. doors, roofs, windows etc.
* Remove external debris, e.g. rubble, trees, signs etc.
**Internal Space Creation:**
* Remove parts that aren’t needed, e.g. seats, head rests, steering wheels.
* Only enter the car if its needed, more people in the vehicle will ultimately result in less room.
Roof Removal
To conduct a roof removal you must ensure that you have carried out all other safety precautions such as: glass management, stabilising the vehicle and making sure enough assets are on scene.
Depending on the nature of the impact and environment of the accident, it is not always necessary to remove the roof completely (this can only done when the cars on all 4 wheels).
Another way of dealing with a roof is called a side roof flap (only used when the vehicles on its side) - it is where pillars A, B, C and D cut on the top side, with the roof lying parallel to the ground. A visualisation of this can be seen below.
The roof support structure on either side of a vehicle’s windshield. On a typical sedan, additional pillars are located between the front and the rear doors (B pillar) and on either side of the rear window (C pillar). To conduct a FULL roof removal you must cut each pillar starting from Pillar A and ending at pillar C/D.
Side Roof Flap
Car Pillars
Boot Extractions
Boot extractions are quite simple when planning, however there could be some complications when completing one.
When performing a boot extraction, you’ll need to open the boot by any means necessary, either by normally opening the boot, or by using the spreaders to pry it open.
Once the boot is opened, you will then recline the casualties seat, in which you shall then slide a backboard in, and slide them out via the boot, ensuring nothing is stuck/wedged, ready for medical attention.
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