GRABS Podcast

Grabs 114 Spartanburg, SC (July 24, 2022)Capt Jared Van Ek3:44 AM2 miles from stationResidential House Fire (1200 SQFT)Fire showing from AD CornerNeighbor said if truck was there, occupant was home2nd Due Engine-Assisted with Attack, Officer did 360, then once knock down, crew broke off to search.Viz-at knee levelVict on Floor of bedroom, head toward door.  Not much room to work with, had to move vict over bed.15’ to front door, additional crews arrived to assist.Vict 5’9” 200lbs, clothed.

Grabs 113 Houston, TX (Jan 19, 2023)Capt Paul RichardsonNear Grab with Lessons2 story Apartments-Not much showingMet in courtyard by neighbor reporting person trapped.Told Crew where she sleepsHeavy smoke visible nowBystanders broke out window and started spraying waterDebris in window (VES not best option)Search from front doorWent straight to bedroom where they were told vict was.Heavy clutter, searched and couldn’t find victimAfter second search in that room L4 found deceased victim in from room

Capt Paul Richardson10-12 Blocks from stationSmall 2 story garden style apartmentSmoke coming out of first floor end unit (small 2 bedroom apartments)Ambulance reported person in the unit.Searching from first due rigCapt search ahead of lineLow viz, not hotCluttered conditionsSmall vict on back under table2 person drag out to front doorDisp to arrival 4 min, arrival to vict out 3-4 min.

* Grabs 111 Cadillac, MI (September 29, 2020) * Dale Hall * Limited Staffing * Disp 925, Arrival 929 Vict Out 937 * Small House Fire * Told by neighbor that it’s occupied * 12” visibility * On floor supine * 150 lbs/Unconscious Man * Once passed off vict went back in to finish. * 2 person drag to front door * Searched off Hose

* Grabs 110 Wichita Fire, KS (May 3, 2023) * Isaac Frazier * R1 out of position in different zone * Working House Fire with Fire Showing * Initially told no one inside X 2 * Told by brother that someone is trapped in basement and on the phone * OV’s make entry C-side * Victim Removal-Protect In Place * Look for items to shield victim/keep her low * Use body of FF to shield victim upon removal

Grabs 108 Klein Fire, TX (March 19 2023)Gentry O’Connor1 story residentialNo reports of victimsFrom outside looked like abandoned homeD-18:37 A-18:41 Vict found 18:44 Out at 18:45Zero vizHeard victim yelling for help.Skylights failed and conditions went from zero viz to heavy fire.Vict found in kitchenSingle person dragDifficulty finding exit that would work-tried to go out through garage-garage was still closed.FF noticed power was still on and hit garage door button and it workedTripped over bricks on way out. Handed off victim and then went back in to be with nozzle FF.Vict 220 lbs, FF Combat Challenge style drag

* Grabs 107 Springfield Twp Fire, Ohio (April 9, 2023) * BC Andrew Sauder * 1p * Apartment Fire-Came in as grease fire * First Due BC * Report of people trapped on Second FL * Victs on A (Police report C also-False) * T51-Ladder Rescue * 1 Engine on Attack, and 3 Engines assisting search.

* Grabs 106 Palm Beach County Fire, FL (March 9, 2023) * District Chief Joe Bostic * 9:30A * District Chief Covering for BC. * Working fire, 1 occupant trapped. * 1 story residential * Bystander dragging vict out the Charlie Side. * Vict was laying within 4 feet of door. * Vict said mom was still in house. * 1st due targeted search, 2nd due fire attack * Couldn’t make access to CD bedroom * L57 finds a 3rd vict * Resource limited, Safety officer assigned to make the rescue the mom. * 2 lived/1 passed away * 949 Arrival, 950-Vict 1, 952-Vict 2, 959 Third Vict

Everett (WA) Fire Department was dispatched to a "residential fire" initially, although it was quickly upgraded to a "working fire". Upon arrival, there were reports of one wheelchair-bound occupant still trapped. The engine pulled a line, and the ladder was initially tasked with VES/window-initiated search. After talking with another resident, the ladder company decided to make entrance to the Charlie-side door. They found and removed a victim in the hallway, then began treating the unconscious victim outside. After an ambulance crew took over pt care, the ladder crew went back in to finish the search and ran into the engine crew removing a second victim. The second victim was removed, and crews began CPR. In the end, three victims were transported, and as of last known information, all three were still alive.

Grabs 104 West Metro, Co (April 13, 2019)Single wide trailerReports of people trapped.VES in the window that had no fire showingTall window, halligan sunk in mudAttic Ladder to make entryZero viz, not super hotFelt Rib cage, vict wedged under bed.Unable to isolate the room due to no door.Vict was slippery, called for extra helpPassed victim out the window to the Captain on the ladder.Stuff got hung on ladder (her shirt, TIC lanyard).Cyanokit used

* Grabs 103 Bargersville FD, Indiana. (May 11, 1998) * Dale Saucier * 3 part time firefighters on and backed up by volunteers * 530A, house fire with multiple entrapments. * 6 min response, chief had arrived * 1 story house, about 1000 SQ ft * Converted attic with ladder to it (smoke showing) * Stretched a line, while searching * No smoke of heat inside. * Narrow stairs to attic (fire at ceiling) * Fire knocked down with 50 gal of water, * As hose got pushed up, helmet and hood got knocked off, Dale bailed from attic and back step went up while he fixed his PPE. * Portable radio never got turned on. * Crib, lots of stuffed animals, checked again and found a baby. * Truck crew brought the second child out. * Both kids passed away from burns and smoke.

Grabs 102 Oklahoma City Fire, OK (December 27, 2022)Austin BlakeDec 27, 2022 9:0pmDispatched to 1 Story House Fire-Occupants inside 2-3Make contact with Mom to get IntelHigh heatFire from Delta WindowVictim found on ground near bed under covers/blankets, Semi Conscious.Removal of victim out of window. (Tall window, with AC unit inside)Heavy victim.Crew finished search.On scene to victim out 3 min

Grabs 101 Mooresville, NC (January 11, 2022)Danny BeauvaisMooresville Fire, NC1 Story House fire, unknown if anyone is insideBlue CardLong lay for hydrant, Front Yard ClutterVictim right at the door 2’, Saw them under smokeUnconscious, Heavy victim 240 PlusVictim out in under 5 min from the start of search.

Grabs 100 Toledo, Oh (Oct 24, 2004)Scott HathawayNorwich ApartmentsEnd unit fireReported kids trapped2 kids pulled out by attack4 kids pulled out by S71 baby pulled out by E97 killed under 7Less than 5 min after arrival of SquadKids huddle togetherRendering EMS in one area with limited resourcesImportance of mental health and following up on crews

Grabs 99 Louden County Fire Rescue, Va (March 17, 2022)Dan TurnerTownhouse, Kitchen Fire, Smoke Showing Reports of people trapped.High Heat, Low VizDad tried to run back in (for son that was not home)Bucket Rescue-FF Air Emergency then 14 y/o F

* Grabs 98 Anonymous (July 6, 2019) * SE Urban Dept * Apartment Fire 2:15A * Reports of Victims-Protect In Place * No reports of victims in fire apartment (5 kids) * Officer Leads * Wait to Knockdown fire-Use glow to help * Listen for victims * Engine search while waiting for additional search crews.

Combination DeptApartment Complex-Garden Style 4 units 2 storyChief forced door prior to arrival of crews, heavy smoke and heavy contentViz-1-2’, could see glow of fire, not much heatWater on fire quicklyVES c-side (second unit in)-Room cleared quicklyEngine crew located with a ticVictim on side near futon, no clothes, couldn’t grab legs due to clutter-Arm drag far enough to have second FF grab legs, moved him down the stairsVictim was close to fire, Slippery 10-12’ to exit12-13 min to victim out

* Ben Burkett * 1815 Multi-Family (2 double wide trailers made into 4 apartments) * Multiple calls and reports of people trapped * 2 units assigned search * 1 story, fire showing from kitchen window on D side. * Smoke down to knee height * Once fire knocked down zero viz * Felt pile of clothes “Search with hands”, found an arm * Victim-Face down, Rolled him over, 150-170lbs * Grab-Combat challenge drag, second rescuer came to get legs * Passed victim to EMS and went back in to search. * Time-3 min

* Leo Rojas talks with Grant about a grab his crew made on 7/31/21 * 4:48A * 2-3 blocks from station * 4th fl apartment * Larger pt-Slippery * Quick grab and crew had to transport

Grant speaks with Brewer Widner about a grab his crew made in June of 2022

South Metro Fire Rescue, Colorado4/9/2021John Spera845P 1/2 mile from station<6 min from on scene to transportNo reports300 lb victim on carpet-difficulty moving20 ft from front doorHoarder vs Heavy Content

The call came out as a structure fire a little before 5 am March 18, 2022 in our first due. With the possibility of a two year old still entrapped. The structure was an apartment building in a complex that has a garden style lay out. The building was a 2 story with a subdivision floor. That has a total of 12 apartments inside the building. Dispatch gave us the wrong apartment number as apt 6 not 56. We had nothing showing but had residents outside. I was met by the mother and father saying their “baby” was still inside. I asked location and if the child was in a crib,bed, or what. Myself and my lieutenant made entry without a hose line and did a split search of the fire room. Conditions were floor to ceiling smoke with zero visibility, no fire at the time of entry. The two year old was located unresponsive but breathing, through smoke and clutter within 1-2 ish minutes. Time of dispatch to child being in EMS care was around eight minutes.

Brewer WidnerDecatur FireJune 21, 2022 20:001 story residential with fire showing from A sideSubdivided HouseKC Drag StrapWindow Removal 4 minutes from arrival to victim out

Name of guy you are interviewing - AnonymousFD he/she works for - AnonymousDate of grab - May 20185 bulletpoints to be included in the show notes - 3 alarm fire - 4 story MFD (center hall) - Victim found by the elevator - Difficult ladder transition - Had another fire with "entrapment" directly following this fire...importance of bystander interview

Smith County ESD 2 - TXLt Daniel McConnell5/18/2022Engine grabNon-isolatable window search grab Initially the IC called off the window search

Thanks to Jon Quon (and crew) from Tacoma (WA) FD. Jon does a great job painting a picture of this rescue (two blocks from his station, 6-story MFD, smoke-drunk victim, etc.) and attached is a link to see the actual apartment building where the fire happened. Jon and Company also set a new land speed record for grabbing their gear, making the sixth floor, and performing a search and subsequent rescue with a time of 4-minutes. https://www.apartments.com/vintage-apartments-tacoma-wa/xrl20cn/

Thanks to Josh Baltz (and crew) from Wilmington (NC) FD, Josh does a great job painting a picture of this rescue (mutual aid fire, heavy fire in the garage and FROG, differently abled victim, difficult removal, etc.)(406) A WFD RECAP: WFD and NHCFR Save Man - YouTube

Chris CiaccioCommack FD, NY4/2022Volunteer DepartmentChris arrived first due as Chief Officer2 Victs presenting at windows (different windows)Hoarder conditions

Taryn RooneyOklahoma City FireDecember 4 2021One story 800 Sq Ft RanchFire from AB and DRescue from C side175 lb victim, slippery2:50 from dispatch to find victim:15 sec to find victim from entry

Grabs 84Toledo, OHBC Robert KrauseBC 1 arrives first on scene with heavy fire and multiple people hanging from windows/porch.Chief talks about IC priorities and when to direct crews for the grab and when to go for it.Bonus-Radio traffic at the end

3/24/2022 12:30POklahoma City Fire, OKDylan Murray (L7)12-13 blocks away from station. Arrived with E23.Good intel on residence on way from crew that had been there on medicals.Met by 1 occupant stating one victim insideTargeted search for vict and removed using mattress topper. Passed off victim.Finished search, found second victim. Heard them. Both victims out in less than 5 minutes.Good teamwork by all involved, passing victims off.

Justin speaks with Bryce Cambell from Byran, TX about a grab that was made on 1/4/2022.

Justin speaks with Ben Holton from Atlanta Fire about a triple grab that was made on 1/3/2022.

Dustin BrayNew Brawnfels, TX 7/21/21Coming off a medical callSmoke from the eves and a garage door openRescue mode, engineer pull the lineFF went in first and found victim on belly 6-8’ in door.Larger victim 350lbsVictim fights rescuers initially then goes unconsciousHead first drag out the front doorQuick garage knock, then victim went cardiac arrest.Dispatched 16:24 victim out 16:31Cyano kit administered

Lt Joe IvanickiPassaic, NJ1/26/2022

76-Seth Major9/9/2016West Metro, COConfirmed fire with people trapped5 y/o FT8 four man rigSplit level house with fire showingMother tells fist due where daughter is atFamily trying to get to kid, dad in lawn suffering from smoke inhalation.2.5 line deployed for fire attack by E10Could hear girl crying and screaming upon entry.Extremely hot fire due to window and slider failingTic Whited outFound girl hiding in closetTalking to girl to have her come to them and find his flashlightSituational awareness once finding victimFF lead the officer and victim outCyanokit ready to go

AnonymousOctober 2021Volunteer short staffed departmentCredible reports of people trapped Initial Responding unit had a Chief and a Cadet, next in only had a firefighter and a cadet.

Adam Ryan10/28/2021Christiana DelawareDispatched as confirmed entrapmentShift change fire 0709Hydrant out front/corner lot1 story from front two story from backFire showing front door/front Living roomOV took, ladder, hook and halligan (Riding Assignments) to Charlie SideHomeowner states wife inside and points to windowC side report, VES 2nd floor windowWindows small 4-5’ off groundBedroom door open, met up with crew from inside-gave them directions, closed the door and searched the room.Found victim on bed Combat challenge style drag, additional help came.Victim brought out with assistance of Mike Pressler.Arrival to removal 4 minutes

75-Dustin Simmons11/9/2017 Florence, AL5 stations2E, 1TK, 1 Rescue and BC on regular alarm3p house fire, no reports of victim Split search bedrooms based on layoutAddition off the kitchen At bottom of 3 stairs FF was walking and fell on victim Half naked victim 180lbs slippery- 3 FF to removeBad visibility throughout house except in addition5 minutes to remove victim from arrival Passed off victim to EMS and finished search

74-Noah AyersAlmaville, TN1/2/20216 on initial response (Rescue Engine)Three rigs arrived on scene togetherGood header 5 miles out, report of people trapped.EMS and bystanders reported victim in AD corner VES in last known locationShift Commander First in window rig arrived, came out with a burn to ear.Bedroom door not intact, zero viz and hot-unable to isolate.Second search of that room-negativeThird time in, knocked fire and searched beyond door.Victim found in bathroom of adjacent bedroom.4 min from arrival to finding victim.

73-Tyler WilliamsonSacramento Metro, CA 7/2/2021Not normal crewGood intel on way to fire using phones and pulse pointSplit level SFR4th in engine but all arriving togetherTold by neighbor someone still might be in house.  Pointed out in house where they might be.Heavy Fire and SmokeFront door clogged up with people, made alternate entry-VES Delta Side WindowConditions changed one door closed.Thought victim was a pile of clothes initially.  Radio problem-went back to face to face to get help

71-Anonymous4/17/2021Frequent flier complex3A commercial Fire Alarm-Upgraded while en routeLight smoke in hallway Apartment Fire-Heavy Smoke No HeatVictim Found face down in living room120lbs Carried her over shoulder No one heard victim found on radioStay LowDisp-2:48, OS-2:53 Removal 3:00

70-Adam LevesqueWestbrook Fire Rescue, Maine4/10/202123:00 hoursDispatched as fire with people trapped, no units avail, quick mutual aidSmoke showing and reports of multiple people trapped.1.5 story wood frame SFRBasement fireNo working smoke detectorsVES1-2 vizVictim found in bed, semi conscious, went unconscious Two ladder victim removal

69-Isaiah HoeppnerLeDuc Fire Alberta, CanadaMay 7, 2021Busy day on Medic, Beat Engine Out the door2500 SQFT 2 Story SFRWorking FireNeighbor called, no additional infoVinyl SidingAssisted EngineSaw someone on 2nd floor window and another on roof24’ ground ladder rescueVictim Prioritization1st victim said no one else was there

68-Austin BeierWadena, MNApril 7, 20219:45 PMConfirmed Entrapment Come off the rig masked upSecond floor fire (same room as victim found)2 story house VES Entry, 2 others already in room via front door (ladder thrown by occupants)6-8” viz1 year old girl between bed and wall wedged, just hand on bed.Sweeping with hands, not tools.Victim handed offhttps://www.facebook.com/matt.henson.5/videos/10100268602546745https://www.facebook.com/donate/195889062107718/

67-Brian PetersonHillsborough County, FL September 15, 2011101 FoxwoodTold Everyone was outAttack found first kidTruck found second kidUse clues in room (Food two race car beds)Twin 2 year olds40 lbs quick grab <30 secSearch anyway, no matter what you’re told

66-Noah Jenkins and Brady FinkCapital City Fire (Juneau, AK)Sept 17, 2017 4AMCaller confirmed still inside, multiple victims and reports of jumpersLarge house divided into 3 apartments (3 Story)Very limited manpowerVictim PrioritizationOne victim on roof2.5” LineEngine based searchLarge male victim Prussik feet first dragSpiral Staircase Used carryall tarp to get victim down staircaseWent back in for third victim-DIrty drag down the stairs.CPR on victims and transport took a lot of manpowerEngineer threw ladders for victim on roof after getting crews water.Double ladders-Porch and then off porchVictim Removal-7 min, 10 min and 13 min

65-Jeremie Herbert Memphis FireApril 21, 20211 story frame-well involvedHeard victim calling from windowWindow grabHead and ears paying attentionTransition from one assignment to make rescue.Go in from known location rather than front door.Under 2 minutesBonus Grab: January 20212 story apartment fireLight smoke, blacked out windowsKitchen fireFound 1 adult male, larger, burnsExtremity drag, slipperyOther units brought out 1 infant and 2 kids from same apartment.

64-Tuker Payment Clearview Fire and Emergency Services (Canada)July 14, 2017Rural Paid on Call DepartmentEMS arrived on scene immediately 2 Story Farmhouse with Child trappedHigh Heat and No Visibility Bunk Beds3.5min from arrival to victim outChild did not survive