WALKER TOWNSHIP FIRE COMPANY
EXTRICATION COMPETITION
OFFICIAL GUIDELINES
Section 1 General Competition Rules
1.1 No team will participate in any exercise unless authorized by the Chairperson or his / her designee.
1.2 The Chairperson may grant team substitutions in the event of a “no show” by any team previously authorized to participate.
1.3 Teams may consist of up to six (6) personnel. One Captain and five squad members. (Rescue vehicle operator included)
1.4 There will be a briefing session for all participants held in the Competition Area at 0800 on the day of the competition. The Head Judge or Chairperson will cover scoring, judging, safety, and other subjects with attendance requested for all team captains. All other team members are encouraged to attend. Competition order (other than previously arranged competition times) and vehicle assignments will be drawn immediately following the briefing. The competition will start promptly at 0900.
1.5 Vehicles will be placement and removal will be the responsibility of the Walker Township Fire Company. (WTFC)
1.6 No live casualties will be used inside vehicles. WTFC will supply life-size dummies for use as patients / casualties during the competition. All victims will be considered alive and stable.
1.7 Neither the judges, timers, coordinating committee, nor WTFC will be responsible for any damage or loss of any equipment as a result of participating in the event.
1.8 Workers Compensation, Insurance, etc. for the protection of the team members, shall be the responsibility of the participants of this event.
1.9 All participants will follow these guidelines for the competition. A Safety Officer, Timer, or Judge may halt any exercise as a result of any unsafe action during any evolution. The term “FREEZE” will be used to stop the action. All action in the Competition Area will stop immediately.
1.10 If an exercise is stopped by any Official for any reason, the “Time Keeper” will not penalize any times as a result of the stoppage.
1.11 The decision of the Judges is final.
1.12 The minimum PPE requirements for team members during the competition are helmet, eye protection, gloves (leather, rescue, or fire) steel-toed boots (leather or rubber), and structural turnouts or a long sleeve jumpsuit.
1.13 There will be a time limit of twenty (20) minutes for each team’s evolution.
1.14 The Competition Area will be established and maintained by WTFC in accordance with recognized safety standards.
1.15 Team members must supply their own rescue extrication vehicle and equipment for their use in this event.
1.16 Teams will be allowed to have any number / combination of spreaders, cutters, combination tools, and / or rams for their use in the event. In other words, “run what ya brung”.
1.17 WTFC reserves the right to limit the number of participating teams. Teams will be entered on a “first come first serve” basis. One team from each entered Department will be guaranteed entry. Additional teams from the same Department will be accepted, time allowing.
1.18 Teams will consist of members who are actively involved with emergency services.
Section 2 Standard Criteria and Guidelines for Judging
2.1 The judges will utilize the scoring sheet to evaluate each team during the competition. The scoring sheet utilizes the following criteria for evaluation:
· Coordination and Control
· Safety
· Technique
· Speed / Time
2.2 Coordination and Control:
· Size up and evaluation – The size up and evaluation of the overall incident by the team. (i.e. were hazards noted)
· Incident Commander – The ability of the person in charge to evaluate the situation, develop a plan, and deploy personnel and resources effectively.
· Officer Control – The ability of the person in charge to effectively manage personnel and resources in action until successful completion of tasks.
2.3 Safety:
· Scene Stabilization / Safety – This concerns overall scene stabilization and safety.
· Personnel Safety – This concerns adequate head, eye, hand, body, and foot protection, as determined by competition requirements, as well as the are taken by rescuers in safe tool operations.
· Patient Safety – The patient is properly protected from physical harm during operations.
2.4 Technique
· Vehicle Stabilization – The vehicle is safe and secure from movement.
· Rescuer Access to Patient – Appropriate and timely initial access to and communication with the simulated patient for safety purposes.
· Controlled Material Relocation – Parts of the vehicle were adequately moved in a safe and timely manner using safe and sound techniques.
· Knowledge of Equipment – The team members had a working knowledge of the tools and used them safely.
· Path of Patient Egress – The patient was made readily removable. Although patient removal is not scored, patient safety is considered.
2.5 Speed
· Speed – Speed in relation to end result. Did the team utilize their time efficiently?
Section 2 Continued Scoring
2.6 Copies of the scoring sheets will be made available to each team prior to the competition.
2.7 The total number of points allotted to the teams by the judges will determine team standings.
2.8 If a tie exists between two or more teams, the overall times of the teams in question will be used to break the tie. If the time is also a tie, then the points total for the first section of the scoring sheet (Command and Control) will be the determining factor in breaking the tie.
Section 3 Evolution Requirements
· Size up the area and vehicle.
· Establish command
· Stabilize the vehicle
· Protect the simulated patient. Rescuer must gain access and establish “C-Spine control”, and then verbalize “C-Spine turned over to EMS” (One mannequin will be placed in each vehicle)
· Remove glass, as appropriate and necessary.
· Force open and clear the doorway area.
· Full roof removal
· If your team draws a four-door car, you will be required to remove all four doors, or remove both complete sides. This will be at the team’s option.
· If your team draws a two-door car, you will be required to remove both front doors and perform a third door conversion on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
· “Roll”, “push”, or “displace” the dash to effectively move the steering wheel at least 4” further away from the floor pan.
· Lift the vehicle so that a predetermined point near the hinge pillar and rocker connection point on the passenger side is raised 3 ½” off the ground while maintaining stabilization of the vehicle. (The “predetermined point” will be marked on the vehicle and clarified with the team captain prior to the beginning of their evolution.)
· When each team determines that they have finished, the team leader will inform the Head Judge, who will ask that time be stopped. If your team has not completed their extrication event in the allotted time (20 minutes), your team will be stopped and scored accordingly.
While time is essential and should not be wasted, it is vital that all the time necessary is taken to assure that the proper methods for the situation are used. Although this is a “competition”, we are all here to learn from each other, but most of all, STAY SAFE AND HAVE FUN.
Competition guidelines were established using information from the “Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Extrication Competition” and the “TERC (Transportation Emergency Rescue Committee) Extrication Competition”
SIZE-UP/EVALUATION
Below Average 0 - 3
· No real organization to check the scene, assess hazards, victims not immediately located, problems in developing an "attack". **a negative if no attempt made to contact visually/audibly the victim (and maintain contact) and to give instructions e.g. "do not move -- we're here to help you and will be right with you" etc.
Average 4 - 7
· The scene is surveyed in a thorough manner to determine "what is what hazards are present to rescuers, what are the locations of victims, a plan developed to mitigate the situation.
Above Average 8 – 10
· Well organized, thorough check of scene to locate hazards and victims. Exceptional feedback obtained develops a safe/efficient approach to handling situation.
INCIDENT COMMANDER
Below Average 0 - 3
· Little command presence shown, not recognizable.
· IC becomes unnecessarily involved with "hand on" part of operations. Poor / unclear instructions to rescuers.
Average 4 - 7
· The officer takes command and directs operations to utilize the resources at hand. The commander must be recognizable.
· Clear, concise instructions to be given to crewmembers.
Above Average 8 - 10
· No doubt who is in command. Obviously has evaluated the situation and is one step ahead of what is really taking place.
· Takes advantage of all resources available to bring situation to a satisfactory conclusion. An officer who is genuinely concerned for his crew's well being, e.g. checking on status of operations, checking on condition of individuals, etc. Instructions are given in such a manner that there is no doubt what is expected.
OFFICER CONTROL
Below Average 0 - 3
· Little control on what the crew is really doing. Allows "freelancing" or operations to be conducted contrary to the overall plan.
Average 4 - 7
· The officer maintains control of the crew to ensure a coordinated approach is taken. On the look out for any "freelancing".
Above Average 8 - 10
· Exceptional working relationship with rescue crew. Good communications insures that team works in a coordinated manner and in a controlled manner. Officer is obviously approachable and open minded to input suggested by crewmembers.
SCENE STABILIZATION SAFETY
Below Average 0 - 3
· Scene hazards are not identified and therefore not addressed.
Average 4 – 7
· Scene hazards arc identified and addressed.
· On site crews must be notified on hazards or potential hazards.
Above Average 8 - 10
· Not only are scene hazards identified and addressed with all crew members knowledgeable of dangers but these matters are continually monitored to ensure that hazards are kept to a minimum, e.g., tool clutter and vehicle parts left in area of activity during operations.
PERSONNEL SAFETY
Below Average 0 - 3
· A disregard for individual and team safety is apparent and may require a "Freeze" of the situation.
Average 4 - 7
· The minimum head, eye, body, hand and foot protection provided and utilized. Personnel work in a safe manner and aware of dangers on the scene.
Above Average 8 - 10
· Personnel have an obvious concern for their own safety as well as others on the scene.
· Protective gear is properly worn.
· Crewmembers continually monitor each other for compliance with safe work practices.
· Self imposed "Freeze" signals are utilized if need be.
· Warnings/cautions of "Breaking glass", "Cutting the post", etc. are utilized to improve overall safety.
PATIENTS SAFETY
Below Average 0 –3
· Little if any communications with patients.
· Obvious lack of concern for patients physical well being.
Average 4 – 7
· Communications is established with patients (and maintained).
· The patient is properly protected from physical harm during operations.
Above Average 8 - 10
· There is an obvious attempt to deal with victims in a very safe manner.
· The rescuers are obviously aware that they are there to assist someone in need and treat them in a manner they would like themselves or their families to be treated.
VEHICLE STABILIZATION
Below Average 0 - 3
· The vehicle is not satisfactorily stabilized.
Average 4 - 7
· Are adequate means employed to stabilize the vehicle prior to rescuer access and tool use?
Above Average 8 - 10
· Not only is to vehicle adequately stabilized, but a definite attempt is made to ensure it continues throughout the operation
RESCUER ACCESS TO PATIENT
Below Average 0 - 3
· Is access is slow, unsafe and with compromise to the patients?
Average 4 - 7
· Does the team gain access in a safe and timely manner?
Above Average 8 - 10
· There is no doubt that the access to the patient is a priority and is conducted in a safe and timely manner with considerations for everyone's well being. Prior to direct access to the interior the rescuers have been in contact with patients.
CONTROLLED MATERIAL RELOCATION
Below Average 0 - 3
· Material in the wrong places or an insufficient amount is relocated.
Material relocation is conducted in an unsafe manner.
Average 4 - 7
· The right material, right amount of material is safely and efficiently relocated.
Above Average 8 - 10
· Material in the correct amounts and following the overall plan is relocated in a safe and timely manner.
KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT
Below Average 0 - 3
· Team members obviously are unfamiliar with the proper, safe and efficient use of the equipment.
Average 4 - 7
· The team members individually, and as a team, display a good knowledge of the equipment and utilize it in a safe manner.
Above Average 8 - 10
· Team members have an obvious superior knowledge of the equipment and how it is utilized in a safe and efficient manner to get the job done.
PATH OF PATIENT EGRESS
Below Average 0 - 3
· A less than adequate means of egress was accomplished.
Average 4 - 7
· A good means of egress has been accomplished that would allow for the proper and safe removal from the vehicle.
Above Average 8 - 10
· A means of egress was accomplished with all necessary hazards removed that would allow for the proper packaging and removal of patients without compromising their status.
· The type of opening you would like for you or a member of your family so there is a minimum amount of negative movement of the patient.
| EXTRICATION CHALLENGE SCORING SHEET | ||||||||
| TEAM NAME | ||||||||
| COORDINATION AND CONTROL | COMMENTS | |||||||
| Size up and evaluation | ||||||||
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | ||||||||
| Incident Commander | ||||||||
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | ||||||||
| Officer Control | ||||||||
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | ||||||||
| TOTAL | ||||||||
| SAFETY | COMMENTS | |||||||
| Scene Stabilization / Safety | ||||||||
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | ||||||||
| Personnel Safety | ||||||||
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | ||||||||
| Patient Safety | ||||||||
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | ||||||||
| TOTAL | ||||||||
| TECHNIQUE | COMMENTS | |||||||
| Vehicle Stabilization | ||||||||