Republic of the Philippines

Department of Interior and Local Government

BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
Region VIII
Province of Northern Samar
Catarman Central Fire Station
J.P Laurel St. Brgy. Acacia, Catarman, N. Samar
Tel. No. (055) 500-8955 / Smart: 0929-709-4511 / Globe: 0966-7482679
Email: bfpcatarmanfs@yahoo.com

PROGRAM/ TITLE OF TRAINING:

BASIC RESCUE OPERATION COURSE

Wilderness Rescue Operation Training

Collaped Structure Search and Rescue Training

TRAINING GOAL/S:

This proposal aims to provide proficiency training to Emergency Response and

Rescue Units/Teams to address the emerging demand for Disaster and
Emergency Rescue Operation and provide additional trained rescuers within the
local community and promote safety and incident survival. By the establishment
of trained Emergency Response and Rescue Units/Teams, safety measure and
tactical considerations during emergency and rescue operations is efficiently
delivered by the government as they serve as force multiplier to the Bureau of
Fire Protection within the area of responsibility in delivering its services. Hence,
every municipality will be assured to be self-sufficient and prepared to any
disaster and other emergency responses.

Emergency Response and Rescue Units is activated to respond to man-made

and natural disasters and other emergencies in a safe and calculated manner
within the area of responsibility. This Basic Rescue Operation Training will
educate participants to recognize safety and tactical considerations and perform
an effective and efficient rescue operation in a wilderness setting and provide
eligible and skilled rescue operators.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learning Methods/ Activities

1. Introduction

This course is designed to train responders on method of rescue utilizing ropes

and other ancillary equipment. It includes the use of ropes, hardware and other
rescue equipment. Team work and good coordination are given emphasis in this
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Interior and Local Government
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
Region VIII
Province of Northern Samar
Catarman Central Fire Station
J.P Laurel St. Brgy. Acacia, Catarman, N. Samar
Tel. No. (055) 500-8955 / Smart: 0929-709-4511 / Globe: 0966-7482679
Email: bfpcatarmanfs@yahoo.com

training. As reference, international standard set by the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) and best practices by other countries were adopted in the
formulation of this training manual.

It also aims to provide proficiency training on up-to-date basic search, rescue and
firefighting operation focusing on special technical skills, human safety and
tactical consideration for an effective emergency operation.

All participants should be determined physically and mentally fit as they shall be
handling available resources for real life simulation and drills during the course of
training.

This training course/design is a ladderized program beginning with the basic

skills required for responders.

1.1 Purpose

1. A strengthened emergency response cooperation and technical rescue

capability between the Bureau of Fire Protection, Emergency Response Units/
Teams and other stakeholder.
2. A strengthened operational readiness and camaraderie of Emergency
Response Teams.
3. Qualification for Gawad Kalasag Award
4. Enhancement of cooperation and coordination of emergency responding
teams during emergency response.
5. Provide necessary support on training and capacity building to Emergency
Response Teams.
6. Integrate community centered disaster and emergency response.
7. Establish partnership between stakeholders in the adherence of emergency
and disaster response related laws through proper cooperation and coordination.

1.2 Scope
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Interior and Local Government
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
Region VIII
Province of Northern Samar
Catarman Central Fire Station
J.P Laurel St. Brgy. Acacia, Catarman, N. Samar
Tel. No. (055) 500-8955 / Smart: 0929-709-4511 / Globe: 0966-7482679
Email: bfpcatarmanfs@yahoo.com

This training is focused on technical skills of rescue operation especially using

ropes and other rescue equipment, tools and gears. All participants shall be
instructed on handling of available rescue apparatus, equipment, devices and
tools. The training program shall be adopted to suit the purpose of the particular
rescue team. It shall include rope rescue strategies, techniques and the use of
other rescue equipment, devices and tools.

2. Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Working Group shall:
1. Formulate the Training Set Standards, Rules and Policy
2. Every member, either in person or his/ her representative, should attend a
called meeting, emergency or scheduled, to maintain the high standard of the
training.
Trainers/ Facilitators shall:
1. Adhere and implement the Training Set Standards, Rules and Policy set by
the TWG.
2. Maintain a safe and effective flow of the training.
3. Follow the flow of the Program of Instruction (POI) except if adjusted by the
TWG due to an unavoidable circumstances such as bad weather condition or
other emergency cases.
4. Be responsible on providing the participants with the Training Handbook.
Requesting Agency/ Party shall:
1. Coordinate with the TWG on the needs and requirements for the
successful conduct of the training and provide the same.
2. Be responsible for the meals and subsistence provisions of the participants
and trainers.
3. Designate a secretariat personnel for the training.
4. Secure clearance from the IATF for the conduct of the training.

The Participants shall:

 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Interior and Local Government
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
Region VIII
Province of Northern Samar
Catarman Central Fire Station
J.P Laurel St. Brgy. Acacia, Catarman, N. Samar
Tel. No. (055) 500-8955 / Smart: 0929-709-4511 / Globe: 0966-7482679
Email: bfpcatarmanfs@yahoo.com

1. Adhere to the Rules, Policy and Guidelines set by the TWG.

2. Provide the requisites set by the TWG before the opening of the training.
3. Log-in/ Log-out and wear training uniform and ID at all times during the
training.
4. Maintain teamwork and camaraderie between co-participants.
5. Observe safety at all times.

3. Requirements and Prerequisites

The following requirements and prerequisites should be secured before
holding the training:
1. Appropriate Clearance/s from the Local IATF
2. Physically Fit Medical Certificate of participants
3. Participants’ photocopy of Vaccination Card

4. Strategy and Approach

4.1 Training sources
Training references will derive from:
1. BFP Operational Procedures Manual
2. Basic Rescue Training Manual (Special Rescue Force)
3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Manual

4.2 Delivery Method

Basic Rescue Operation is a comprehensive basic rescue training for Emergency

Response and Rescue Units / Teams where participants will be capacitated with
basic and intensive rescue skills using ropes and other available tools and
equipment in a particular scenario. Each course has the minimum of 40-Hour
lecture-discussion, demonstration and real-life simulation and drills to assess the
capability of the participants in responding to real scenario.

5. Training Resources
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Interior and Local Government
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
Region VIII
Province of Northern Samar
Catarman Central Fire Station
J.P Laurel St. Brgy. Acacia, Catarman, N. Samar
Tel. No. (055) 500-8955 / Smart: 0929-709-4511 / Globe: 0966-7482679
Email: bfpcatarmanfs@yahoo.com

5.1 Materials
The following training materials will be provided by the Requesting Agency/ Party
but not limited to:

No. Description Usage

1 Laptop/ Computer

2 Office Supply Secretariat

3 Printer

4 Laptop/ Computer

5 Projector Lecture Presentation

6 Sound System

7 Training Tarpauline

8 Facemask

9 Garbage Bin / Garbage Bag

Event Venue
10 Fire Extinguisher

11 Meals

12 Snack

15 Gasoline

18 Diesel Mobilization/ Simulation/

Actual demo/ Return
20 Whistle Demo
21 Megaphone

5.2 Staffing

A well coordinated staffing should be set as follows:

 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Interior and Local Government
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
Region VIII
Province of Northern Samar
Catarman Central Fire Station
J.P Laurel St. Brgy. Acacia, Catarman, N. Samar
Tel. No. (055) 500-8955 / Smart: 0929-709-4511 / Globe: 0966-7482679
Email: bfpcatarmanfs@yahoo.com

The Technical Working Group (TWG) is composed of representatives from the

Local Fire Station concern, Head of the Requesting Agency/ Party, Member of
Trainees, Training Coordinator and Facilitators. TWG will formulate the Event
Committee as follow:

1. Responsible Person from the Head of the Requesting Agency/ Party.

2. Fire Safety and Control from the Local Fire Station
3. First Aid and Rescue from the set of trainers.
4. Security from the Local Civil Security
5. Safety Officers
6. Secretariat

The Set of Trainers and Facilitators will undergo selection process based on their
expertise and specialization relative to the training.

5.3 Equipment

Logistical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment
Circular Saw
Rotary Rescue Saw
Thermal Imaging
Acoustic/ Vibration
Lightings (Cables, Lights)
Pneumatic/ Hydraulic cutters, breaker hammer and air bag.
Climbing ropes, carabiner, ascenders, pulleys, and harnesses.
Hammers,handsaws, breaking bars, chisels, hand-held mauls, sledge hammers,
tin snips, and knives.
Pry bars, claw tools, and wrecking bars
Hydraulic Jack
3pcs Plywood 3/4"
15pcs Lumber 2" x 2" x 10'
15pcs Lumber 2" x 3" x 10'
15pcs Lumber 2" x 4" x 10'
CWN 2”, 3”, 4”
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Interior and Local Government
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
Region VIII
Province of Northern Samar
Catarman Central Fire Station
J.P Laurel St. Brgy. Acacia, Catarman, N. Samar
Tel. No. (055) 500-8955 / Smart: 0929-709-4511 / Globe: 0966-7482679
Email: bfpcatarmanfs@yahoo.com

6. Training Schedule
Training schedule is to be determined by the Technical Working Group

7. Training Evaluation ( documentation and evidence of learning)

a. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE

Participants of this training will be evaluated either individually or group

depending on skills evaluated. TRAINING CONTENT

Participants shall be required to complete the special Program of Instruction

BASIC RESCUE OPERATION TRAINING

Course Outline

MOUNTAIN SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATION TRAINING

PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION
SUBJECT SCOPE OF INSTRUCTION DURATION
1. Fundamentals of Search and
Rescue Operation
2. Operational Safety
FUNDAMENTALS OF
3. Rope Rescue System Analysis
ROPE RESCUE 4 hrs / Day 1
4. Tactical Consideration
TECHNIQUES
5. Rope Rescue Gears and
Equipment
6. Tent Setting
FIST AID First Aid in Wilderness 5 hrs / Day 1
1. Self Contained Breathing
INTRODUCTION TO
Apparatus Proficiency
SELF-CONTAINED
2. Zero-visibility Operation in 4 hrs / Day 2
BREATHING
Hazardous Material Rescue
APPARATUS (SCBA)
Management
1. Rescue Knots and Line
2. Special Knots
MOUNTAIN RESCUE 3. Picket System
5 hrs / Day 2
KNOTS AND LINES 4. A-Frame System
5. Tri-pod System
6. Anchor System
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Interior and Local Government
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
Region VIII
Province of Northern Samar
Catarman Central Fire Station
J.P Laurel St. Brgy. Acacia, Catarman, N. Samar
Tel. No. (055) 500-8955 / Smart: 0929-709-4511 / Globe: 0966-7482679
Email: bfpcatarmanfs@yahoo.com

1. Victim Packaging
2. Mechanical Advantage System
MOUNTAIN SEARCH
3. The Lowering System 8 hrs / Day 3
AND RESCUE SYSTEM
4. The Belay System
5. The System Incorporation
1. Horizontal High Angle Rescue
Technique
8 hrs / Day 4
2. Vertical High Angle Rescue
Technique
3. Four Point Suspension Rope
MOUNTAIN SEARCH
Rescue Technique
AND RESCUE
4. Two Point Suspension Rope
TECHNIQUES
Rescue Technique
8 hrs / Day 5
5. Low Angle Rescue Technique
6. Traverse and River Crossing
7. Flying Fox/ Slide for Life
8. Map Reading

COLLAPSED STRUCTURE SEARCH AND RESCUE

PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION
SUBJECT SCOPE OF INSTRUCTION DURATION
1. Fundamentals of Search and
FUNDAMENTALS OF Rescue Operation
COLLAPSED 2. Operational Safety
4 hrs / Day 1
STRUCTURE SEARCH 3. Tactical Consideration
AND RESCUE 4. CSSR Equipment, Tools and
Accessories
1. Construction Materials,
Structures and
INTRODUCTION TO Damage Types
COLLAPSED 2. Hazard Identification
5 hrs / Day 1
STRUCTURE SEARCH 3. Structural Triage and the
AND RESCUE INSARAG Marking System
4. Search and Locating
Techniques
1. Breaching and Breaking
Through Collapsed Structural
Elements
CSSR STRATEGIES
2. Basic Masonry and Concrete 8 hrs / Day 2
AND TECHNIQUES
Breaking Operation
3. Shoring Methods
4. Lifting and Stabilising Loads
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Interior and Local Government
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
Region VIII
Province of Northern Samar
Catarman Central Fire Station
J.P Laurel St. Brgy. Acacia, Catarman, N. Samar
Tel. No. (055) 500-8955 / Smart: 0929-709-4511 / Globe: 0966-7482679
Email: bfpcatarmanfs@yahoo.com

EMERGENCY FIRST
Pre-Hospital Treatment 4 hrs / Day 3
AID
1. Picket System
RESCUE KNOTS AND 2. A-Frame System
5 hrs / Day 3
LINES 3. Tri-pod System
4. Anchor System
1. Victim Packaging
2. Mechanical Advantage
URBAN SEARCH AND System
RESCUE SYSTEM 3. The Lowering System
4. The Belay System
8 hrs / Day 4
5. The System Incorporation
1. Horizontal High Angle Rescue
Technique
2. Vertical High Angle Rescue
Technique
URBAN SEARCH AND
RESCUE 3. Four Point Suspension Rope
TECHNIQUES Rescue Technique
4. Two Point Suspension Rope 8 hrs / Day 5
Rescue Technique
5. Flying Fox/ Slide for Life

b. VENUE
To be determined by the TWG and approved by the requesting party upon
ocular inspection.

c. FACILITATORS
To be determined by TWG through selection process based on expertise
and specialization.

Prepared by:

FO2 Kevin Roy L Gallano

Personnel and Training Officer
Special Rescue Force
Catarman Fire Station