Window Hang Training drill trains firefighters to practice hanging from a window in preparation for rescue scenarios.

Overview

• Duration: 10 minutes
• Participants: 1 person
• Location: A window hanging station with enough clearance to ensure safety.
  • The window should be high enough for effective training but close enough to the ground to minimize fall risks.

Required Equipment

• Full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)

Pre-training Instructions

1. Explain Objectives: Discuss the purpose of the training and desired outcomes with the participant.
2. Review Safety Precautions: Go over all safety measures with the participant.
3. Course Details: Show the start and end points of the course.
4. Increase Complexity: Simulate challenges like reduced or no visibility.
5. PPE Check: Ensure the participant is wearing full protective equipment.
6. Final Safety Check: Conduct a last safety inspection before starting the drill.

Window Hang Training Steps

1. Issue a MAYDAY Call

• Simulate calling for help in an emergency situation.

2. Secure the Room

• Close the door to the room if possible.

3. Locate the Window

• Identify the window position.

4. Move to the Window

• Crawl low to the ground to minimize exposure to heat and smoke.

5. Clear the Window

• Remove glass, curtains, or blinds. Push out debris forcefully from the top of the window frame.

6. Position Yourself

• Get on hands and knees. Place one arm on the lower wall beneath the window.

7. Prepare for Exit

• Place your inside hand on the corner of the window sill for support.

8. Start Climbing

• Raise yourself high enough to clear the window.

9. Stay Low

• Keep your body low, with your face close to the window sill as you move through.

10. Exit the Window

• Move out in this order: arm, head, then legs.

11. Lower Yourself

• Rest your body on the window frame, keeping a low posture.

12. Support Yourself

• Grip the inside sill with your inside arm and hand to stabilize yourself.

13. Hang Position

• Hook your inside arm and leg over the window sill, achieving a stable hanging position.
• Keep most of your body away from exterior heat.

14. Report Your Situation

• Use your radio to provide a status update and call for rescue.

15. Descend Safely

• Use a ladder to climb down to the ground.

Window Hang Training Key Takeaways

This training prepares firefighters for safe and effective window hanging techniques in rescue scenarios. Following each step carefully ensures maximum safety and success.

Reference page: This training focuses on teaching firefighters to safely navigate wire entanglements and remove SCBA in emergency situations, ensuring effective response during critical scenarios.

References　National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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