Pleasantville VAC Rehab Drill 9/23/2010

[PFDRes47cue 653]

On 9/23/2010 Thornwood FD and Valhalla FD held a live burn drill at the Westchester County FTC. Pleasantville VAC's rehab unit was requested to participate and rehab firefighters. Here are a few pics. I will upload some more detailed pictures of the whole rehab process and our equipment at our next drill or incident.

Setting up the tent.

Basic set-up of rehab chairs and misting fans.

Rehabbing firefighters.

[GAW6 66]

That FD Lt. sure looks thrilled having his BP taken by that EMT!!!!

[ex-commish 490]

Very nice set up. All that is missing is a Cinzano umbrella, grill, cooler, tv,...

[PFDRes47cue 653]

Very nice set up. All that is missing is a Cinzano umbrella, grill, cooler, tv,...

We have a propane heater for colder months...we would hook a grill up to the propane and cooks some burgers!

Edited September 28, 2010 by PFDRes47cue

[Goose 188]

any additional capabilities not detailed in these photos?

[GAW6 66]

any additional capabilities not detailed in these photos?

Generator with lights, cooling chairs, propane heater, misting fans, water, Gatorade, granola bars, cold towels, and CO/pulse detectors. Currently budgeting for a closed tent for the winter months.

AND most important - experienced, top-notch, caring personnel!!!

[PFDRes47cue 653]

any additional capabilities not detailed in these photos?

I guess GAW6 and I were posting at the same time...well not you can read it twice.

I will try to list everything we have rolling out to a rehab call with 7605 (Rehab unit)

Warm months:

• 2 tents
• 4 cooling chairs
• 4 non-cooling chairs
• 2 misting fans
• cold water/gatorade
• cold wet towels
• vital monitoring equipment
• Carbon Monoxide detector (detects levels in the body)
• food (typically granola bars)
• ice
• oxygen
• propane heater
• generator with lights

I think that is everything...

We are looking to purchase a new tent with sides that attaches to the heater. This will provide a nice warm environment. We are still in the process of purchasing supplies to add to our rehab unit.

Edited September 29, 2010 by PFDRes47cue

[PFDRes47cue 653]

To Update...

PVAC just received out heating tent. This tent is hooked up to a propane heater and provides an enclosed room for personnel to warm up and receive rehab.

[PEMO3 523]

To Update...

PVAC just received out heating tent. This tent is hooked up to a propane heater and provides an enclosed room for personnel to warm up and receive rehab.

I would love to see some photos of this set up. Sounds like someone did their homework.

[PFDRes47cue 653]

Here is a photo of out new heated tent that was set up for the first time today at a rehab unit drill.

[PEMO3 523]

PFDRes47cue it looks real impressive. A few quick questions, does this unit set up similar to the pop-up tents? Is the vent on the top part of the heater unit or a fresh air intake?

Good luck with it. Great to see agencies thinking outside the box for solutions.

[PFDRes47cue 653]

PFDRes47cue it looks real impressive. A few quick questions, does this unit set up similar to the pop-up tents? Is the vent on the top part of the heater unit or a fresh air intake?

Good luck with it. Great to see agencies thinking outside the box for solutions.

I was not at the drill so I do not have all of the details. I believe the vent on the top is to let some hot air out and some fresh air in. That is of course if it is a vet at all...which it appears it is. The unit does set up similar to a pup-up tent. But there are other parts that have to be put in place. If I remember correctly, the legs actually unfold rather then telescope like in a pop-up tent. I will check my facts and also try to post the set-up video ASAP.

Thanks for the kind words.

[DaRock98 76]

Congratulations on the new addition it looks great! PVAC does an excellent job with rehab and is a very proactive agency. Keep up the good work!

[PFDRes47cue 653]

Congratulations on the new addition it looks great! PVAC does an excellent job with rehab and is a very proactive agency. Keep up the good work!

Thank you very much DaRock98!