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Vent Enter Isolate Search
Who came up with this, and when
FDNY
What tools will you need
PPE & SCBA
Duh
Irons
Take the window
Step in, and straddle the window sill
Search
Hook
Sound the floor
Point of reference for exit
TIC
Monitoring device
Search tool
Why and when is this necessary and valuable
First arrival
Known trapped victim
No water source
Size up
Conditions viable for a rescue
could a victim still be alive
360
Gives a complete picture of the entire scene
conditions in the rear of the structure can be very different than conditions in the front.
Where
Single family
multi-story structures
buildings where multiple points of entry are needed for rescue.
Imminent rescue
Residential structures claim more civilian lives than any other type of structure fire.
How do you preform VEIS
Vent
Enter
Isolate
Search
How many people do you need, and who performs what task?
2
Searcher
Point person
1
if experienced and trains on truck ops regularly
3
Searcher
Point person
Person at window
4
Searcher
Point Person
Person at window
Ladder stabilizer
Key factors
Communication
Ventilation
Entry
Isolation
Conditions
Search findings
Exit
Victim removal
Reports of victim
Conditions allow victim to be salvagable
Resources
https://www.firerescuemagazine.com/articles/print/volume-8/issue-2/truck-co-operations/how-to-perform-veis.html
https://www.firerescue1.com/rescue/articles/1071549-Techniques-for-Vent-Enter-Search/
Firefighters Support Foundation