6/20/2023 0 Comments Heavy technical rescue![]() ![]() A true confined space rescue will successfully end with the successful cooperation of many agencies. These rescues are often misunderstood at first by initial responders and the situation quickly becomes much more deadly and demanding. The training on this specialty consisted of air monitoring and movement, horizontal rope retrieval systems, supplied air respirators and advanced patient packaging. While confined space rescue are rare, they are some of the most deadly rescue that we may encounter. The team has received its extensive training in Confined Space Rescue. We are able to use pneumatic struts with our panels, or build the struts in place from wood. We have received training in the mitigation of shallow trenches deep trench (deeper than eight feet) “L” “X” and “T” shaped trenches. We currently possess the skills and equipment needed to perform all levels of trench rescues. At this level we have received advanced training in entering collapsed structures and placing support systems to stabilize the building, collapse and void search and rescue, concrete breaking and breaching and heavy rescue rigging and lifting. Examples of skills that we can perform are basic and advanced rappelling rope ascending patient packaging and lifting mechanical advantage systems rope pick off’s and belaying, high line systems as well as many other advanced level techniques.Īt the technician level of training we have reached the highest level of NYS training offered in the placement of mechanical struts and building support systems made out of wood on site. The team has the equipment and capabilities to perform advanced techniques of rope rescue in a vertical environment whether in the wilderness or urban setting. Personnel trained to the Technician Level will be trained in one or more of the following disciplines: Advanced Rope Rescue ![]() Monthly training sessions are planned throughout the county as the training needs and location dictate. Requests can be made for the Team through Chautauqua County Dispatch or any Fire Coordinator. The Team is meant to be part of your Incident Command System and works for the Department that calls for our assistance. The team exists to help all Chautauqua County Fire Departments providing uniquely trained and talented individuals, with specialized equipment, to bring a positive end to whatever call we find ourselves out on. This skill set led to the advancement in training in many other skills and techniques that we have been fortunate to learn. ![]() The team originally started out training and preparing for FAST type calls and activities. We have been able to assist local departments in bringing a successful end to several different aspects of unique calls. The Team has been operational for many years and have had several calls in Rope Rescue, Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST), Trench and Building Collapse. The Chautauqua County Technical Rescue Team was developed to help fill a need in Chautauqua County by creating a team that is capable of assisting any fire department with speciality skills and equipment as may be needed. ![]()
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