FAST Rescue Air Pack

F.A.S.T. Ops

F.A.S.T. Pack Operations

GoalTo facilitate the safe removal of a downed

firefighter from a hostile environment

ObjectiveTo quickly and efficiently supply the downed

firefighter with a supplemental air supply of sufficient capacity to ensure an uninterrupted supply during removal

F.A.S.T. Pack Operations

Concepts of Operation Immediately upon locating the downed

firefighter, his air supply must be evaluated Additional air is supplied through the use of the

F.A.S.T. Rescue Pack Care must be taken during the removal of the

downed firefighter to ensure mask integrity TEAMWORK is essential for a successful

removal

F.A.S.T. Pack Operations

Concepts of Operation Immediately upon locating the downed

firefighter, his air supply must be evaluated Additional air is supplied through the use of the

F.A.S.T. Rescue Pack Care must be taken during the removal of the

downed firefighter to ensure mask integrity TEAMWORK is essential for a successful

removal

F.A.S.T. Packs

Carry bag with carabiner on end loop 60 minute air cylinder – 4500 psi Air Supply Manifold is passed from main

compartment into side compartment AV-2000 mask in end compartment Chemical Light Sticks in end compartment

(opposite mask)

Work from the Carabiner end This gives access to the;

Cylinder valve Air Supply Manifold – left side Mask – end compartment (near end)

F.A.S.T. Packs

Working End

Access to Valve

MMR and AV-2000 Mask

After Air is restored to the Firefighter; Secure bag to SCBA harness (quickie

strap between legs Place bag between legs Firefighter can now be moved via the

appropriate method

F.A.S.T. Packs

Carabiner/Attachment

Attached to Quickie Harness

F.A.S.T. Pack

F.A.S.T. Pack

Inlet from Cylinder

Inlet from Airline

To mask at coupling

Inlet from Cylinder

Inlet from Airline

To EBSS

F.A.S.T. Pack

F.A.S.T. Pack use

Shall be used only by those Firefighters Trained in F.A.S.T. Operations and in the use of the F.A.S.T. Rescue Pack