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Live Fire Training at Frankfurt FD - An approach to the Logistics and Hygiene involved Battalion Chief Kim Wassum
LiveFireTrainingatFrankfurtFD
-AnapproachtotheLogisticsand
Hygieneinvolved
BattalionChiefKimWassum
LiveFireTrainingatFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingatFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
• WhydoweputspecialemphasisonLogisticsandHygiene?
• Whatisitgoodfor?
• Isn´titratherthatallthisextraworkandshitbotherstheaverageFirefighterandleadingranks?
LiveFireTrainingatFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingatFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
ToavoidasmuchuntimelydeathsofFirefightersas
possible
LiveFireTrainingatFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
• ShortOverviewoftheCityofFrankfurtamMain
• IntroductionFrankfurtFireDepartment &FRTCTrainingFacility
• Retraining:why,who,what• whyhygieneisessentialforlivefiretraining
• Completerun-throughofaCFBTBurnsession• logisticsneededandhygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingatFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
CityofFrankfurt
• 248km2(95sqmi)• 760.000inhabitants
• 360.000commuters/day
• 3rdbiggestEUairport• busiestcentraltrainstationinGermany
• >380highrisebuildings• 3bigchemicalmanufacturingparks
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LiveFireTrainingatFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
FrankfurtFD• professionalandvolunteer
FF• Citydividedinto4boroughs• eachboroughhas:1main
firestation,2satellitestations
• à totalof12firestations(professionals)
• 28volunteerstationsCopyright: Kay Horn (Feuerwehr Frankfurt
LiveFireTrainingatFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
FrankfurtFireDepartment(professional)consistsof
-680Class1to4firefighters(24hrs-shiftwork) -32Officersonfirestations(daytime+shift) -60Officersinspecialdivisions(academy,fireprevention,technicalmaintenance,…)(daytime+shift) -34Class1firefighters(daytime+shift) -8Chiefs+DeputyChiefs(daytime+shift)
Plusroughly160administrationstaff&employeesworkinginoffices,maintenancefloor,technicalfloor,quatermasters)
LiveFireTrainingatFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
FrankfurtVolunteerFireBranchconsistingof
-roughly1200Members -at28volunteerfirestations(equippedwithat least1Engine)
AreactuallyNOTparticipatinginlivefiretrainings à dutyschedulesofinstructors, numbersofinstructorsavailable
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
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FRTC : Feuerwehr- und Rettungs- Trainings Center (Fire & Rescue Training Center) currently most modern facility in Germany
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
• AnnualretraininginFRTCforallprofessionalactivedutyfirefightersobligatory:
• oneweekEMT/Paramedicretraining/certification
• plus2daysfirefightingretraining– TheoreticallecturesandactivedrillsincludingmandatoryBAcourse
à around550of680firefightersretrained(ingroupsof actualmax.12FF)
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
• Whyhygieneisessentialforlivefiretraining?
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
• Whyhygieneisessentialforlivefiretraining?
– MakingFF´sunderstandtheimpactofcontaminatedgear(cancerstatisticsrise,waysofdistributionofhazardouscontamninats,enteringthebody,etc.)
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
• Whyhygieneisessentialforlivefiretraining?
– MakingFF´sunderstandtheimpactofcontaminatedgear(cancerstatisticsrise,waysofdistributionofhazardouscontamninats,enteringthebody,etc.)
– Meetwithlegislations:HealthandWorkplaceSafetyStandards,otherGermanlaws
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Starttochangeovercomefirehousecultures(manly,heroiclookingsootcoveredfaces)
„….Really?? Youguysknowthat thisisso1970´s?!“
(source:sweetpics.site)(source:knowyourmeme.com)
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
• HazardousMaterialsonburningincidentsites:
• -Ammoniaandnitrousgases• -Carbondioxide,-monoxide• -HydrogenatedBromium,Chlorine,HCl• -HydrogenCyanide• -Phosgene• -HydrogenSulfide,sulfurdioxide• -Asbestos,Dioxines,Furans
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
– Gettingfirefighterstorealizethedifferencebetweendirty/contaminatedgearà actaccordingly
à Don´ttakethebadstuffhome!!!
IncorporationistobeexcludedbyallmeansContaminationistobeavoidedExternalimpactsaretobeavoidedoratleastminimized,ifnotavoidable
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
• Sidenote:>50studiesfromCanadaandtheUSshow raisedandhigherrisksofCancerforfirefighterslike
– 1,5xforMultipleMyeloma– 1,5xforNon-Hodgkins-Lymphoma– 1,3xforProstateCarcinoma– 2,0xforTesticularCancer – andalotmoredifferentkindsofCancers
thanthealreadyexistingprevalentratesamongpopulation
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
1. Classroom&gearissuing
2. BAprepping,PPEdonning,changingarea
3. LiveFireHall4. Debriefingroom
(dirtyclassroom)5. BAaintenancefacility6. PPEfaundry
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LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
1. Classroom&gearissuing
2. BAprepping,PPEdonning,changingarea
3. LiveFireHall4. Debriefingroom
(dirtyclassroom)5. BAaintenancefacility6. PPEfaundry
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LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
1. Classroom&gearissuing
2. BAprepping,PPEdonning,changingarea
3. LiveFireHall4. Debriefingroom
(dirtyclassroom)5. BAaintenancefacility6. PPEfaundry
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LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
1. Classroom&gearissuing
2. BAprepping,PPEdonning,changingarea
3. LiveFireHall4. Debriefingroom
(dirtyclassroom)5. BAaintenancefacility6. PPEfaundry
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LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
1. Classroom&gearissuing
2. BAprepping,PPEdonning,changingarea
3. LiveFireHall4. Debriefingroom
(dirtyclassroom)5. BAaintenancefacility6. PPEfaundry
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LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
1. Classroom&gearissuing
2. BAprepping,PPEdonning,changingarea
3. LiveFireHall4. Debriefingroom
(dirtyclassroom)5. BAaintenancefacility6. PPEfaundry
(copyright: googleearth.com)
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
1. Classroom&gearissuing
2. BAprepping,PPEdonning,changingarea
3. LiveFireHall4. Debriefingroom
(dirtyclassroom)5. BAaintenancefacility6. PPEfaundry
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LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
RundownofatypicalLiveFireTrainingday:
1) Classroomsession,PPEissued(approx.45min)
– presessionexperiencesandexpectationsofstudents
– setupandsketchoffacility,emergencyexitscontainer/hall safetyinstructions,orders,circlingclockwise
– definingobjectives(thisyear:firedevelopment,curve,smokephenomena,flowpaths,temperaturecheck,gascooling)
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Staff and time needed: 1 person, approx.. 20 min Parallel: starting smoke & gas purification device, 1 person, approx. 10 min
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
2)Introduction:changingarea/materialissuing/BAassembly(approx.15min)
– definechangingareaas„warm“zoneà behaviouralaspects
– Studentsgettheirpersonalchangingarea,alreadyequippedwithBA,facepiece,regulator,Nitril(rubber)gloves,dustmask
– assemblebottlesdeliveredbyBAMaintenancestaffonBA
– changestationwearforturn-outgear/donningofdustmasks&turnoutgloves
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Staff and time needed: 1person, approx. 30 min
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
3)IntroductionofLiveFireHall&loadingofcontainer(approx.25min)– showstudentsaroundonlocation,explainDemo-Cellcontainer
– reviewsafetyrules,emergencyexits,triphazards
– shortoutlineofrun,learningobjectives,commands,behaviour
– loadingtheDemo-Cellcontainertogether
– returntochangeareaanddonningofBAandfullgear(Instructorsadditionallywithnozzle,handlights,TIC,voiceamp)
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Staff and time needed: all students and instructors, approx.15 min Hygiene arrangement: PPE and dust mask
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
− OutsideLiveFireHall:connectingregulatorstofacepiece andbuddycheckbeforeentering„hotzone“
(chainedarea)
− LastcheckbyinstructorsbeforeenteringLiveFireHall
− Settingfiretocribandfuelloadbyinstructors
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
− OutsideLiveFireHall:connectingregulatorstofacepiece andbuddycheckbeforeentering„hotzone“
(chainedarea)
− LastcheckbyinstructorsbeforeenteringLiveFireHall
− Settingfiretocribandfuelloadbyinstructors
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
− OutsideLiveFireHall:connectingregulatorstofacepiece andbuddycheckbeforeentering„hotzone“
(chainedarea)
− LastcheckbyinstructorsbeforeenteringLiveFireHall
− Settingfiretocribandfuelloadbyinstructors
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
− OutsideLiveFireHall:connectingregulatorstofacepiece andbuddycheckbeforeentering„hotzone“
(chainedarea)
− LastcheckbyinstructorsbeforeenteringLiveFireHall
− Settingfiretocribandfuelloadbyinstructors
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
4)LiveFireBurnDemo-Cell(approx.45min.)
− Explainingfiredevelopment/smokephenomena
− Groupturnsclockwiseoncommandswhileinstructorssupervisethem
− Studentstrainondoorprocedureandadvancinginburningroom,nozzletechniquesandgascooling/temperaturecheck
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
5)Endofcourseandnecessaryhygieneoperations (approx.45min)
– returntogethertochangingareawithfacepieceandregulatorstillon
– Changeprotectiveglovesforrubbergloves (PG´stogetherwithflashhoodsinlaundrybag)
– Takeoffhelmet,facepiece,regulator(underpressure!), putondustmask
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
– takingpressurizedBA,FacepiecestoBAMaintenance
– fourBA´spereachcleaningrack
– facepiecesgointoplasticboxforfurthertreatment
– studentsreturntochangingarea,doffPPEintolaundrybags, putonstationwear,putoffdustmaskandrubbergloves
– washinghands,rehydration,debriefingatdirtyclassroom
– remaininglaundrybags(2pants&coatsperbag)intoPPELaundryBox(„gasproof“storageuntiltheygetcleaned)
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Walkways to LiveFire Hall From Changing Area To BA Maintenance Back to Changing Area / Dirty Classroom To PPE Laundry
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Staff and time needed: Students and Instructors, approx. 10 min Hygiene arrangement:Turnout Gear, rubber gloves, dust mask
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Staff and time needed: 1 person, time depending on amount of laundry bags Two laundry bags and all per laundry cycle, 1h 30min per cycle Dryer cycle: 1h 30 min per cycle, marking each cleaning cycle inside the Gear No special hygiene arrangement needed
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
– afterdebriefing:immediatelyofftoShowerRooms à ChangingT-Shirts
– ifpossible:changeunderwear
– à gettingridoffcontaminants,nanoparticlesandavoiding passageofhazardousparticlesthroughskin
– furtherrehydrationatindividualregime
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
6)BAMaintenanceWork/EquipmentCleaning
– visualcontrolofBA´satentrance(Pressure!)/roughcleansing
– disassemblyoffacepieces/submerginginprecleaningsolution
– tworacks(8BA´s)percleaningchamberà 60min/40°C
– Facepieces(inwashingbags)cleaninginspeciallaundrymachine à 1h30min/65°C,thenassemblingandchecking
– BA´sgetchecked,Bottlesrefilled&returnedtostorageinFRTC
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Visual inspection of BA´s for damage and being under pressure Hygiene arrangement: Dust mask and rubber gloves
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Facepiece washing machine
BA Cleaning chambers (2 racks each)
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Cleaning of dissembled facepieces
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Cleaning of dissembled facepieces
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Cleaning of dissembled facepieces
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
BA Cleaning Chambers at work (max. 16 BA´s)
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
7)Protection/detergentsusedinmaintenanceandlogistics:
– Rubber(Nitril)gloves/Acidprotectiongloves(HazMatequipment)– DustMaskClassFFP3(EN149-2001)– NEUTECwipexclothsforbasic/alkalinematerials– ALTECEasycleandetergentforsurfaces– ELTRAdisinfectingdetergent– Triplexenergyplussurfactantbooster(laundry)– Sapritprotectplus(laundry)– Turbousonaliquidbaseddetergentforwetcleaning
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
MOSTPOWERFULPROTECTIVEWEAPON
Aneducatedmindcombinedwith
healthyselfassessmenttogetherwith
instructorsactingaccordinglyas
rolemodelsusingstateofthearttraining
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Sources
a)MortalityandcancerincidenceinapooledcohortofUSfirefightersfromSanFrancisco,ChicagoandPhiladelphia(1950−2009) RobertDDaniels,TravisLKubale,JamesHYiin,etal. OccupEnvironMedpublishedonlineOctober14,2013
b)LectureMaterialsFRTCRetraining2015-17
c)Newresearch:Howcleanisfirefightergear?firerescue1online JeffreyO.Stull/GraceG.Stull
LiveFireTrainingattheFrankfurtFD–anapproachtotheLogisticsandHygieneinvolved
Sources
d)8waystoprotectagainstcancerwithPPE2014/01/28firerescue1online JeffreyO.Stull/GraceG.Stull
e)OttawaFireServices(Canada)PostincidentDecontaminationProcessrevised2014/04/28
f)Picturesasstated,otherwisecourtesyofFrankfurtFD/KimWassum
