Hose line advancement & Rehab operations drill for 9/28/15
 
By Vista Fire Department
September 29, 2015
 

This week's Monday drill saw both our Vista Firefighters & EMT's working together during hose line advancement and rehab operations scenarios. The purpose of this drill was to train our Firefighters on how they would respond to a house fire by stretching a hose line into the 2nd floor of a burning building and then getting treated by our EMT's to ensure their vitals were within a safe zone to avoid any health concerns.

"Firefighter Rehab operations" is designed to ensure Firefighters physical and/or mental well-being during an emergency scene. Due to the dangers that come with Firefighting, rehab operations plays a crucial role in making sure all our emergency responders stay safe. The Vista Fire Department is fortunate enough to offer both Fire & EMS services which allows our members to train together in crucial scenarios such as these.
 
Lt. Brian Porco & Foreman Phil Katz go over the drill scenario for the Vista Firefighters
Lt. Brian Porco & Foreman Phil Katz go over the drill scenario for the Vista Firefighters
EMT Jim Marcarello goes over how to take a blood pressure with new EMT Trainee's Mark Sfreddo & Jessica Moss
EMT Jim Marcarello goes over how to take a blood pressure with new EMT Trainee's Mark Sfreddo & Jessica Moss
 
Lt. Porco goes over how to operate the hose line off of Engine 142
Lt. Porco goes over how to operate the hose line off of Engine 142
Lt. Porco shows Probationary FF/EMT Mike Miller to properly operate the hose line off of E-142
Lt. Porco shows Probationary FF/EMT Mike Miller to properly operate the hose line off of E-142
 
The Vista Firefighters go over a walk-through on how to "flake out" a hose line before entering a building
The Vista Firefighters go over a walk-through on how to "flake out" a hose line before entering a building
The Vista Firefighters go over a walk-through on how to "flake out" a hose line before entering a building
The Vista Firefighters go over a walk-through on how to "flake out" a hose line before entering a building
 
The Vista Firefighters go over a walk-through on how to "flake out" a hose line before entering a building
The Vista Firefighters go over a walk-through on how to "flake out" a hose line before entering a building
The Vista Firefighters go over a walk-through on how to "flake out" a hose line before entering a building
The Vista Firefighters go over a walk-through on how to "flake out" a hose line before entering a building
 
Ex-Chief Bill Dingee explains he importance of hose line advancement and how to properly stretch it into a building
Ex-Chief Bill Dingee explains he importance of hose line advancement and how to properly stretch it into a building
Following the walk-through, Vista Firefighters advance the hose line in "real time"
Following the walk-through, Vista Firefighters advance the hose line in "real time"
 
Vista Firefighters practice advancing the hose line in "real time"
Vista Firefighters practice advancing the hose line in "real time"
Vista Firefighters practice advancing the hose line in "real time"
Vista Firefighters practice advancing the hose line in "real time"
 
Vista Firefighters practice advancing the hose line in "real time"
Vista Firefighters practice advancing the hose line in "real time"
Following the completion of our drill, Vista EMT's check the vitals of our Firefighters to practice rehab operations
Following the completion of our drill, Vista EMT's check the vitals of our Firefighters to practice rehab operations
 
Vista EMT's check the vitals of our Firefighters to practice rehab operations
Vista EMT's check the vitals of our Firefighters to practice rehab operations