DRG-25

Medical Care and Evacuation of an Injured Firefighter

4 h

Assessment, care and evacuation of an injured firefighter from a hazardous area.

Training enquiries

Training content

  • Effects of PPE and SCBA on patient assessment.
  • RIT medical equipment.
  • Care within participants’ existing competencies.
  • Evacuation using a soft stretcher and patient handover.

Skills-development module. It does not replace a full qualification course or confer the authorisations associated with it.

Who we train

RIT personnel.

How we train

Instruction, practical exercises and debriefs tailored to the module.

Settings and connections

Cold exercises without exposing participants to a full-scale live fire.

Complementary skills

MED-23KPPIntegrated into specialist exercises

Medical care in specialist rescue — KPP

Integrate Polish KPP care into specialist rescue exercises. Practise assessment with restricted access and connect the casualty's needs with the evacuation plan.

These links indicate complementary topics. Participation requirements are described under Prerequisites.