GRABS Podcast

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 res...

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 Ciaccio Commack FD, NY 4/2022 Volunteer Department Chris arrived first due as Chief Officer 2 Victs presenting at windows (different windows) Hoarder conditions

Taryn Rooney Oklahoma City Fire December 4 2021 One story 800 Sq Ft Ranch Fire from AB and D Rescue from C side 175 lb victim, slippery 2:50 from dispatch to find victim :15 sec to find victim from entry

Grabs 84 Toledo, OH BC Robert Krause BC 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 12:30P Oklahoma City Fire, OK Dylan 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 inside Targeted 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...

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 Bray New Brawnfels, TX 7/21/21 Coming off a medical call Smoke from the eves and a garage door open Rescue mode, engineer pull the line FF went in first and found victim on belly 6-8’ in door. Larger victim 350lbs Victim fights rescuers initially then goes unconscious Head first drag out the front door Quick garage knock, then victim went cardiac arrest. Dispatched 16:24 victim out 16:31 Cy...

Lt Joe Ivanicki Passaic, NJ 1/26/2022

76-Seth Major 9/9/2016 West Metro, CO Confirmed fire with people trapped 5 y/o F T8 four man rig Split level house with fire showing Mother tells fist due where daughter is at Family trying to get to kid, dad in lawn suffering from smoke inhalation. 2.5 line deployed for fire attack by E10 Could hear girl crying and screaming upon entry. Extremely hot fire due to window and slider failing Tic Whit...

Anonymous October 2021 Volunteer short staffed department Credible reports of people trapped Initial Responding unit had a Chief and a Cadet, next in only had a firefighter and a cadet.

Adam Ryan 10/28/2021 Christiana Delaware Dispatched as confirmed entrapment Shift change fire 0709 Hydrant out front/corner lot 1 story from front two story from back Fire showing front door/front Living room OV took, ladder, hook and halligan (Riding Assignments) to Charlie Side Homeowner states wife inside and points to window C side report, VES 2nd floor window Windows small 4-5’ off ground Bed...

75-Dustin Simmons 11/9/2017  Florence, AL 5 stations 2E, 1TK, 1 Rescue and BC on regular alarm 3p house fire, no reports of victim  Split search bedrooms based on layout Addition off the kitchen  At bottom of 3 stairs  FF was walking and fell on victim  Half naked victim 180lbs slippery- 3 FF to remove Bad visibility throughout house except in addition 5 minutes to remove...

74-Noah Ayers Almaville, TN 1/2/2021 6 on initial response (Rescue Engine) Three rigs arrived on scene together Good header 5 miles out, report of people trapped. EMS and bystanders reported victim in AD corner  VES in last known location Shift 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...

73-Tyler Williamson Sacramento Metro, CA  7/2/2021 Not normal crew Good intel on way to fire using phones and pulse point Split level SFR 4th in engine but all arriving together Told by neighbor someone still might be in house.  Pointed out in house where they might be. Heavy Fire and Smoke Front door clogged up with people, made alternate entry-VES Delta Side Window Conditions changed o...

71-Anonymous 4/17/2021 Frequent flier complex 3A commercial Fire Alarm-Upgraded while en route Light smoke in hallway  Apartment Fire-Heavy Smoke No Heat Victim Found face down in living room 120lbs  Carried her over shoulder  No one heard victim found on radio Stay Low Disp-2:48, OS-2:53 Removal 3:00

70-Adam Levesque Westbrook Fire Rescue, Maine 4/10/2021 23:00 hours Dispatched as fire with people trapped, no units avail, quick mutual aid Smoke showing and reports of multiple people trapped. 1.5 story wood frame SFR Basement fire No working smoke detectors VES 1-2 viz Victim found in bed, semi conscious, went unconscious  Two ladder victim removal

69-Isaiah Hoeppner LeDuc Fire Alberta, Canada May 7, 2021 Busy day on Medic, Beat Engine Out the door 2500 SQFT 2 Story SFR Working Fire Neighbor called, no additional info Vinyl Siding Assisted Engine Saw someone on 2nd floor window and another on roof 24’ ground ladder rescue Victim Prioritization 1st victim said no one else was there

68-Austin Beier Wadena, MN April 7, 2021 9:45 PM Confirmed Entrapment  Come off the rig masked up Second 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” viz 1 year old girl between bed and wall wedged, just hand on bed. Sweeping with hands, not tools. Victim handed off https://www.facebook.com/matt...

67-Brian Peterson Hillsborough County, FL  September 15, 2011 101 Foxwood Told Everyone was out Attack found first kid Truck found second kid Use clues in room (Food two race car beds) Twin 2 year olds 40 lbs quick grab <30 sec Search anyway, no matter what you’re told

66-Noah Jenkins and Brady Fink Capital City Fire (Juneau, AK) Sept 17, 2017  4AM Caller confirmed still inside, multiple victims and reports of jumpers Large house divided into 3 apartments (3 Story) Very limited manpower Victim Prioritization One victim on roof 2.5” Line Engine based search Large male victim  Prussik feet first drag Spiral Staircase  Used carryall tarp to get victi...

65-Jeremie Herbert Memphis Fire April 21, 2021 1 story frame-well involved Heard victim calling from window Window grab Head and ears paying attention Transition from one assignment to make rescue. Go in from known location rather than front door. Under 2 minutes Bonus Grab: January 2021 2 story apartment fire Light smoke, blacked out windows Kitchen fire Found 1 adult male, larger, burns Extremit...

64-Tuker Payment  Clearview Fire and Emergency Services (Canada) July 14, 2017 Rural Paid on Call Department EMS arrived on scene immediately  2 Story Farmhouse with Child trapped High Heat and No Visibility  Bunk Beds 3.5min from arrival to victim out Child did not survive