FAST Training
 
By Lieutenant David Dowd
April 4, 2015
 

A number of members of the Irvington Fire Department partook in a 4 night in house FAST Team training class. FAST or firefighter assist and search team operations are critical to the safety of firefighters during an event. Members were trained in how to extricate downed firefighters during firefighting operations.

The drill instructors from Dragon Rescue Management provided real world stories and techniques that they have used throughout their professional careers as firemen throughout NYC and Westchester County.

The Irvington Fire Department is committed to keeping their members trained and safe. Thanks to all those that participated and we look forward to doing additional FAST training soon.
 
Chief DePaoli practicing CPR on a 'downed' firefighter (D. Montaruli Jr.), FF P. Colantuono and FF M. Trama.
Chief DePaoli practicing CPR on a 'downed' firefighter (D. Montaruli Jr.), FF P. Colantuono and FF M. Trama.
FF M. Trama pulling Ex-Chief Jim Ruffler up the steps along with FF Lambros assisting.
FF M. Trama pulling Ex-Chief Jim Ruffler up the steps along with FF Lambros assisting.
 
'Downed' firefighter being rescued with a webbing technique with our instructor Dave from Dragon Rescue Management.
'Downed' firefighter being rescued with a webbing technique with our instructor Dave from Dragon Rescue Management.
Members going over critical tools when the FAST team gets activated.
Members going over critical tools when the FAST team gets activated.
 
FF L. Feldman practicing CPR on a 'downed' firefighter (FF J. Kimmel) along with Lt. Mangiacotti and FF L. Lambros. Members learned a technique of stripping down a 'downed' members gear while performing CPR and applying an AED.
FF L. Feldman practicing CPR on a 'downed' firefighter (FF J. Kimmel) along with Lt. Mangiacotti and FF L. Lambros. Members learned a technique of stripping down a 'downed' members gear while performing CPR and applying an AED.
Lt. Mangiacotti removing a 'downed' members air pack and gear along with FF L. Lambros.
Lt. Mangiacotti removing a 'downed' members air pack and gear along with FF L. Lambros.
 
FF M. Trama pulling Ex-Chief Jim Ruffler up the stairs along with one of our instructors.
FF M. Trama pulling Ex-Chief Jim Ruffler up the stairs along with one of our instructors.
FF M. Trama removing 'downed' FF D. Montaruli Jr.'s gear along with FF P. Colantuono assisting.
FF M. Trama removing 'downed' FF D. Montaruli Jr.'s gear along with FF P. Colantuono assisting.
 
Members practicing lifting skills on a staircase. Chief DePaoli looks on as FF D. Montaruli, Jr. and FF. P. Cancro pull the member to safety. One of our instructors teaching the proper technique step by step.
Members practicing lifting skills on a staircase. Chief DePaoli looks on as FF D. Montaruli, Jr. and FF. P. Cancro pull the member to safety. One of our instructors teaching the proper technique step by step.
FF J. Kimmel pulls Ex-Chief Jim Ruffler up the stairs with FF L. Lambros at the feet.
FF J. Kimmel pulls Ex-Chief Jim Ruffler up the stairs with FF L. Lambros at the feet.
 
FF P. Wool pulling Lt. Mangiacotti up the stairs along with FF P. Colantuono assisting at the feet.
FF P. Wool pulling Lt. Mangiacotti up the stairs along with FF P. Colantuono assisting at the feet.
Instructor Dave showing members techniques for rescuing a downed firefighter with the tools we carry in our gear.
Instructor Dave showing members techniques for rescuing a downed firefighter with the tools we carry in our gear.
 
Instructors teaching members rescue techniques with the tools they carry day in and day out.
Instructors teaching members rescue techniques with the tools they carry day in and day out.