Training Minutes Throwback: Firefighter Self-Rescue

Check out a series of Training Minutes videos on firefighter bailouts and self-rescue.

Dan DiRenzo and his crew demonstrate how to use a remote anchor–a substantial construction element like a wall stud–to deploy a personal escape system for firefighter egress. Sponsored by Sterling Rope.

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Dan DiRenzo and crew demonstrate how a firefighter can exit a building during a Mayday using the windowsill as an anchor point–a last-ditch effort for emergency egress.

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Dan DiRenzo and his crew provide tips on maintaining tension when using a tension anchor during a bailout, and how to transition to using a sill anchor should the former fail. Sponsored by Sterling Rope.

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Dan DiRenzo and crew demonstrate how a firefighter can deploy a personal-escape system to escape from an untenable situation in a high-rise building and reach a lower floor. Sponsored by Sterling Rope.

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Dan DiRenzo and his crew demonstrate how to use a tool as an anchor point for firefighter personal-escape systems when multiple firefighters need to escape from an upper floor. Sponsored by Sterling Rope.

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Paulie Capo discusses bailing out a window using personal escape rope.

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