VES - Victim Expected Search PDF
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This document discusses a lawsuit against fire departments in Illinois, focusing on the expected search and rescue procedures for victims during fires. It also examines public perceptions and actions related to fire prevention.
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VES - Victim Expected Search Excerpts for Fire Law Blog Illinois LODD lawsuit against 21 departments and 2 chiefs Obligation to not just spray water in the window and leave “Have right to expect” Fire ghters will enter burning...
VES - Victim Expected Search Excerpts for Fire Law Blog Illinois LODD lawsuit against 21 departments and 2 chiefs Obligation to not just spray water in the window and leave “Have right to expect” Fire ghters will enter burning building to save loved ones “Conscious disregard“ For basic training and SOP’s Knowledge and information of a victim “Completely disregarded” Failed to search for victim, vent enter search or for exterior position Failed to search the entire building before leaving the scene Loss of pride cannot be weighed against the loss of life People place there trust in god and public servants Tot Finder Stickers Fire ghter action campaign - where to nd children if sticker is on the window Facts 2,700 die in residential structure res each year Victims are victims of there1st time experiencing a re 10% is made up by children Fire Prevention Fire ghters frustrated with general public for not taking re prevention seriously Fire ghters do more praying than prepping in regard to re prevention, hold high standard for civilians Is “Close Before You Doze” sending a message of shelter in place vs EDITH “exit drill in the home” how is the public receiving the message Puts the job back on us instead of teaching people to get out If the message is to shelter in place we must be prepared to cool and extinguish to save loved ones fi fi fi fi fi fi fi fi fi