New Training Program on Down Firefighter Assessment

The Firefighters Support Foundation’s (FSF) newest training program is now available.

“Our Downed Firefighter Assessment & Rescue  program address the basics of assessing a downed firefighter, as well as the best ways to package and move them using simple webbing,” says FSF President David Kenik. The program consists of a 30-minute video presentation and an accompanying PowerPoint presentation.

Covered topics include the use of acronyms and mnemonic devices for accomplishing these tasks, communications during a rescue, and one- and two-firefighter packaging and transport techniques with simple webbing. The program is ideal as an introduction to the topic or as an in-service review. The presenter is Engineer Abraham Madrigal of the Hillsboro (OR) fire department.

The program is free to all members of public safety and  emergency management agencies. Simply watch in the viewer above, or download the PowerPoint HERE (540 KB) and the video HERE.

Send comments and feedback about these training programs to staff@ffsupport.org. Please note: some Windows users may experience problems when downloading compressed files.

About the Firefighters Support Foundation

The Firefighters Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization dedicated to assisting firefighters, emergency management, EMS, and Search & Rescue personnel perform their jobs effectively and safely. They also set aside a portion of their funds to aid underfunded agencies and assist families of fallen firefighters. More at www.ffsupport.org.

 

 

 

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