expect the unexpected

Brian WardGeorgia EGH AdvocateFounder FireServiceSLT

Panicking will only save you if you are the first to panic and just happen to be

panicking in the right direction.

Why do we train and what do we train for?

Situational Awareness Communication Decision Making Barriers/Task Allocation Teamwork

1230 AM All positions riding up, 10 years

experience. Dispatched Engine and Med Unit. Dispatch reports officer found notes

posted on vehicle windows.

Incident located in a park. Vehicle was found by PD. As the PD officer approached the vehicle he noticed a rotten egg smell (pungent odor) and read the posted signs signaling responders to be aware of chemicals.

PD can see patient slumped against window.

Attempted to open the door however, officer backed away after encountering the notes.

Priorities Hazards Evacuation Safety Resources

All positions riding up, 10 years experience.

Dispatched to the report of woods fire between Walmart and Apartment Complex.

Knowing the terrain, the woods area sits above the Walmart roof. However, unsure of distance between buildings or potential fire load.

1300

Dispatch advises that a man is on fire running through the woods.

Engine and Med Unit (Out of Station) dispatched.

Upon arrival units find approximately 1 acre involved, mostly pinestraw and underbrush. Light wind 5-10 mph. One patient is found lying supine on the ground screaming with 20 or so people standing around.

Priorities Hazards Evacuation Safety Resources

All positions riding up. Engine and Second-In Ambulance

dispatched to individual trapped in machine. Patient is alert and conscious, but arm is pinned inside of conveyer.

1930

Priorities Hazards Safety Resources

Why create TDG?

What is the benefit?

Prepare Review Frequency and Severity Ask IC’s what incidents cause the

greatest problems and why. Apply pictures, set a time limit (adds

stress), develop a story line, and set parameters.

Apply reality with PPE, radio, etc….

You have three minutes to read the scenario and answer the questions.

Your engine and ambulance are dispatched to a hazardous materials incident with a possible fatality. PD is onscene and walked into a pungent odor. They also advise that there is a note with the following “Hydrogen Sulfide – one breath will kill you.” You are the seat rider with a two year relief driver and rookie firefighter.

TDG #1 TDG #2 TDG #3

45 seconds to answer the following.

What did you see? (Perception)

What do you understand? (Comprehension)

What do you forecast? (Prediction)

Training Officer Brian WardGwinnett County Fire Academy

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