GRABS Podcast

Grabs 149 Spokane, WA (4/20/24)

Grabs 149 Spokane Fire, Washington (4/20/24)Grant speaks with Brennen and Cliff about a grab they make in Spokane on 4/20/24Brennen Cooke (FF) and Cliff York (Driver)Story and a half balloon frame house 1600 SFHeavy Fire front of structure (neighbor called, unknown occupants)Split SearchHoarder ConditionsArrival to first victim out- about 7 minutes7 minutes from first victim to last victim out2 year old boy, 7 year old boy, ~275lb adult male, ~300+ lb adult femaleAll 4 came out the half story windowIf forcing a door, do life fire layout immediately; don't clear jamb and then finish what you're doing firstActually might have to dig for victims in hoarder conditionsDo more training with cyano-kitsBring a ladder every time when assigned for searchMake sure to do a victim 360

Grabs 148 Bowling Green, KY (1/26/2022) (Copy)

* Grabs 148 Bowling Green, KY (1/26/2022)* Jeffrey Bryant speaks with Corey Mahaney about a grab made on January 26th, 2022* Some takeaways that I have are, I wish I would have flipped him over on his back. Because I was so close to the door and he was just laying on trash I drug him out face first. When we got off the truck we had a bystander in the yard saying that the victim ran back inside to look for his cat. We knew his last known location and did a targeted search based off our information. I remember there was thick black smoke pushing out of the front door and it was banked down to within a couple feet of the floor. Once I got right inside the door I could see his feet and knew he was face down. Quick mask up time is one thing that I think made this a quick grab. I was masking up as I was walking across the yard and when I got to the front door I was ready to go in. After the victim was out in the yard I opened his mouth and it has just a coating of black soot inside. Other firemen on scene took over patient care then the Patient was transported to a burn center. He is still alive as far as I know. After this me and my captain did VES to other rooms. The first victim was the only person located. The first room we tried to do VES through a window and stuff was stacked from the floor to ceiling we couldn’t make entry. The 2nd window I was able to climb in, while my captain stayed out with the tic. I was climbing on trash and I will never forget it was clear as could be in the room and before I got the whole room searched I had fire on top of the ceiling just rolling toward the flow path the broken window made. I know this is not part of the grab but it was the only experience I have had on the fire ground like this.

Grabs 147 Cobb County, GA (Dec 7, 2024)

* Grabs 147 Cobb County, GA (Dec 7, 2024) * Jake Rogers, Captain Sean Gray * https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SzbLMjyczK0 * Jake’s first fire, second week on the job. * Residential fire right around the corner. * Basement fire with flames showing. * Initial plan was stretch 1.75” line, 30’ setback to bravo side. * Met by woman at AB corner, screaming that her husband was inside. (Soot on her face) * In bed, disabled and had dementia, right inside front door to the left. * Pivoted to rescue mode and made entry in front door. * 15’ down and 15’ back from door. * No viz and hot * Cobb county uses feet against the wall. * Called out when he got to room, was quiet and heard groaning. Found Hospital bed with lots of blankets and victim. * Pulled victim to legs and then ground from the bed. 160-170 lbs * Wrist lock for removal and protected his head as best he could. * Went out using bottle against the wall until met by LT. LT lead him the rest of the way out. * Victim out before second due arrived. 1:30-2 min. * Passed victim off and continued with fire attack. * https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Keugk3hwb5G-pJdMEmyVv2BPaochHgJ

Grabs 146 Rural Metro Fire(12/6/2024)

* Grabs 146 Rural Metro * Nick Ledin Speaks with Nick Johnson about a grab they had on Dec 6, 2024 * Nick Johnson, Resident Firefighter * Rural Metro Fire * Dec 6th 2024 * Single Wide Trailer * 3-4 minutes * 180-200 pounds * Drag method * Listening to occupants on the location of a victim is absolutely necessary to ensure a quick rescue. * Planning in the truck enroute to call the also helps speed up rescue time as each member knows their job when the company is in rescue mode. * Backseat guys need to absolutely be ready to go interior coming off the truck.

Grabs 145 Mandan Fire, ND(1/14/24)

Grabs 145 Mandan Fire, ND (1/14/2024)JB talks with Lt Erik Short from Mandan Fire. They talk about a grab that was made on 1/14/24 Air consumption rate during a rescue. How smaller departments can/ need to have a culture of being aggressive. Getting solid Intel on possible victims. Practical training.