Hanoi fire crews learn new life savings techniques
VOV.VN - The Hanoi Fire Department is teaching its crews techniques for rescuing trapped victims, after a review of procedures showed there was work to be done.
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Every firefighter in the department, from recruits to chiefs, is participating in the first stage of rapid intervention team, or RIT, training on April 21 at the Lotte Centre Hanoi. |
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We are not at the point that we should be as far as readiness, said one fire official. |
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Drills like this help us to learn proper techniques for rescuing trapped victims of major fires. |
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Fire doubles (in intensity) just about every 30 seconds, he said, noting that in case of emergencies time is of the essence in rescuing victims. |
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Techniques vary from high-tech to low-tech, like a rope the first firefighter carries for others to follow. |
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Training such as this is how firefighters prepare for split-second decisions they must make in life-or-death situations, he said. |
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