SF3036 Rescue Equipment and Techniques Syllabus:
SF3036 Rescue Equipment and Techniques Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Demonstrate theoretical knowledge in management course
2. Describe the hydraulic and pneumatic operate rescue technique and its equipments.
3. Reduce damage to buildings, stock, and equipment. Protect the environment and the community
4. Information on rescue scene organization and management
5. Optional information on litter walkouts and ladder system used in low angle rope rescue operation
UNIT I GENERAL INTRODUCTION RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Emergency Rescue Tender, Water Tender, Foam tender, Multipurpose Tender Hydraulic Platform, Turn Table Ladder, Canteen Van and Ambulance; Fire Extinguishers: – Their types and Applications. Rescue by Ordinary Means
UNIT II HYDRAULICALLY AND PNEUMATICALLY OPERATED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS
Hydraulic Jack, Hydraulic Cutter, Hydraulic Expander. Air Lifting Bags, Electric Power Tools: – Electric Cutter, Electric Saw, Chain Saw etc. Small Gears: – Their types, Applications and working principal Ladders: Constructional features, their types, Material and applications Ropes: – Their types, material and applications.
UNIT III DIFFERENT TYPES OF KNOTS & HITCHES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN EMERGENCY CARRIES & DRAGS
Fireman carry, two men carry, three man carry, four man carry, chair carry, stretcher carry and different types of Drags. Rescue problems and their remedies, Rescue from High rise buildings, Rescue from major disasters Earthquake, Flood, Drought, Tsunami etc. Rescue from Fire incident
UNIT IV RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENTS
Rope, Rope Materials, Rope Braiding, Webbing, Carabiners, Swivels, Personal Protective Equipment, Composition of Air, Breathing, Breathing Rate, Calculation of the capacity & time duration of the B.A.Set. Artificial Respiration and their techniques, Renunciator, B.A. Set: – Their types, Constructional features, Working Principal and Applications, Gas Masks: Their types, Constructional features, Working Principal and Applications.
UNIT V RESCUE SYSTEM IN SAFETY
Anchor Systems- Rappelling, Ascending- Purcell Prusiks – Yosemite Ascending System – Rescue Lowering Systems- Edge Management and Edge Protection- Mechanical Advantage, Knot Passing Technique – Litter Lower/Raise Technique – Medical Considerations.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Students able to
CO 1 An understanding of the care, strengths and weaknesses of rescue equipment.
CO 2 Proficiency in tying the basic rescue knots used with climbing rope and sling material.
CO 3 Competence in executing a counterbalance descent in a vertical environment and Competence in executing a counterbalance rise in a vertical environment
CO 4 Proficiency in raising a climber to a belay stance using select mechanical advantage systems.
CO 5 An understanding of one’s strengths and limitations as a climber in a technical rescue environment
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Safety And Technical Rescue Equipment, City Of Chicago Department Of Procurement Services, Rfq Number: 4682
2. National Park Service Technical Rescue Handbook, Eleventh Edition. August 2014 Published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. First edition initially publication 1995. Tenth edition published 2005.
REFERENCES:
1. Personal Protective Equipment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA 3151-12R, 2004.
2. Manual of fireman ship Incidents involving aircraft, shipping and railways HMSO publishing center, third impression 1990
3. Rescue Service Manual by HMSO, Rescue Service Manual by HMSO,2008, published by TSO
4. Relevant ISI special appliances and equipments
5. Rescue – Civil defense handbook by HMSO