Category: RESCUE
Mechanics
Master rescue mechanics, including force, friction, and pulley systems like 3:1, 4:1, and 5:1 for efficient operations. Physics is the study of the nature of matter and its properties. It involves accumulating extensive knowledge and emphasizing experiments to verify the properties of matter. By understanding the essence of matter, we can uncover the causes and…
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Rope Rescue Equipment
Essential Rope Rescue Equipment: Learn about static ropes, carabiners, pulleys, slings, and more for safe and efficient rescue operations Rope Types of Rope In recent years, static ropes with kernmantle construction have been widely adopted in firefighting, replacing the traditional three-strand ropes. The significant difference between static ropes and three-strand ropes is the stretch rate…
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Rescue from Land: Water Rescue
Rescue from Land: Water Rescue – Safely rescue victims from rivers, lakes, and seas using throw bags, ladders, and tension diagonals. This document describes methods for rescuing victims from water bodies such as lakes, rivers, and seas without entering the water, ensuring a relatively safe rescue process. Throw Bag A throw bag is a tool…
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Building Rescue
Learn Building Rescue techniques, including aerial ladder and rope rescues, to ensure safe, effective high-altitude emergency responses. There are cases where building cleaners or individuals attempting self-harm become stranded on the side of a building. Here, we will outline high-altitude rescue methods for such situations. High-Altitude Rescue Cases When a rescue incident occurs at a…
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Rescue Procedures with Lifeboats
Learn rescue procedures with lifeboats, including key techniques like Tension Diagonal, Tether Systems, and Fiberlight Cradle for safe water rescues. In recent years, due to abnormal weather and sudden heavy rains nationwide, water-related accidents have been frequent. Here, we describe rescue methods using lifeboats. Non-Powered Boats Non-powered boats do not use an outboard motor but…
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CSR: Confined Space Rescue
Essential steps and tools for Confined Space Rescue (CSR) during earthquakes, including VOID space entry, survivor care, and safe extraction techniques. CSR stands for “Confined Space Rescue,” which in Japanese is referred to as rescuing activities in confined spaces, such as during earthquakes when rescuing people from collapsed buildings. In these scenarios, small spaces created…
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Trench Rescue
What is Trench Rescue? Trench rescue is the process of rescuing individuals buried due to excavation collapses or landslides. The goal is to conduct the rescue while stabilizing the surroundings to prevent further collapse and secondary disasters. In the United States, approximately 1,100 workers are seriously injured, and around 100 workers die each year from…
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Triage
Triage is the process of prioritizing patients’ treatments based on the severity of their condition, especially during disasters when there are many injured people. This helps in deciding who should be transported to hospitals and who should receive immediate medical attention. During disaster relief, it’s crucial to maximize the use of limited rescue workers, medical…
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Tower Rescue
Learn essential tower rescue operations, including ladder truck use, rope rescue techniques, and hybrid skating block systems. Prioritize safety and coordination with power companies. There are situations where electrical workers become stranded on transmission towers, or paragliders get entangled and can’t move. The condition of the person in need of rescue varies, but here is…
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Opening Windows by Firefighters
Opening Windows by Firefighters: Learn methods for unlocking crescent locks and safe glass breaking during emergencies When an emergency call is received, such as “I feel unwell at home” or “I fell down the stairs and cannot move,” and the emergency team arrives to find all entrances locked, they may need to break in to…
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