Scenario: One-Person Drill – Solo Response to a Car Fire. Category: Vehicle Fire | ||
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Introduction | ||
This drill is designed for a single firefighter to respond to a simulated car fire, acting as the Officer in Charge (OIC), driver, and crew member all at once. The firefighter will drive the fire truck to the scene, assess the situation, pass an initial sitrep (Situation Report), deploy a hose line, start the pump, and simulate extinguishing the fire. The intent of this drill is to ensure the firefighter understands all the roles required for a car fire response and is capable of performing each of them independently. This exercise tests the ability to multi-task, maintain situational awareness, and operate efficiently under pressure. | ||
Objective(s) | ||
To train a single firefighter in handling all aspects of a car fire response, from driving and setting up to acting as the OIC and extinguishing the fire, ensuring they can confidently perform each role. | ||
Learning Objectives | ||
Drive the fire truck to the scene safely, positioning it for effective deployment, simulating the role of the driver. | ||
Dynamic Events | ||
Pump Failure During active fire suppression, the onboard pump malfunctions, causing a sudden loss of water pressure. The crew must quickly assess the issue and attempt to restart the pump or switch to a backup appliance, which delays water supply to the fire. Branch Stuck in Closed Position A firefighter attempts to open the branch to initiate a water stream, but the control valve is stuck in the closed position. Despite several attempts to loosen it, the branch remains unresponsive, requiring the crew to replace it with a backup branch. | ||
Debrief | ||
Conduct a review at the end of the scenario. Discuss “What went well” and “What could be improved”. Be constructive and supportive – it’s not about blame, it’s about building people up and improving their skills. |
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