Take actions to ensure all crew return safely to the vehicle. Are learners moving towards vehicle

Transmit EMERGENCY MESSAGE via radio. Highest Ranked or experienced Fire fighter to transmit message. Message MUST include: E= Emergency Emergency Emergency (Emergency said 3 times) S= Situation (We are going to be overrun by fire 2 people onboard) L=Location. Where are you? A= Assistance required V= Vehicle Radio Number (Big Black letters on bonnet or roof is the Vehicle radio number) E= Emergency Example- Emergency, Emergency, Emergency We are going to be overrun by fire. We are on the Northern end of Alpha Sector on the Ridge Fire Trail at the Smokey Beach Fire. Assistance required. Vehicle 5490.

Cease all operations. Leave live reel branches/nozzles slightly open to de-pressure line Leave hoses on the ground Leave all non-essential equipment where it is.

Return to the vehicle immediately. Discus if movement to safety refugee is a viable option. Start Pump if not already on. Turn on Red Flashing beacons.

Don full PPE - jacket, flash hood, goggles, helmet and have smoke mask and gloves immediately available.

Confirm all crew are present. (Crew leader or most experienced Firefighter)

Deploy BACK (or side/back*) radiant heat curtain. Move seats forward to deploy heat shield curtains. Place stowed fire blanket on the floor in front of the seat.

Push back seats to maximise cabin space.

Remove all loose objects from the dashboard, phone holder from windscreen and any non-essential items.

Enter the vehicle. Adjust steering wheel up and in.

Close all doors and windows. Are windows wound up fully. Are doors closed with no items protruding.

Deploy SIDE then FRONT radiant heat curtains. Pull yellow tabs. Attach curtains to mounted Velcro. No light to be seen externally. Curtains pushed against windows

Turn the vehicle engine on: Listen for start. Don Gloves and Mask

Turn air-conditioning OFF and close vents. Check at end of Assessment.

Turn ON headlights and hazards lights: Look for lights

Ensure FIRE BLANKET is immediately to hand and cover yourself totally with it

Crouch down as low as you can go. Open door and see if they are as low as possible. Are they wearing all PPE e.g. gloves and mask flash hood helmet?

Stay inside the vehicle.

Maintain radio communications - Transmit EMERGENCY MESSAGE again. Listen for ESLAVE. Ask learners more questions on location. Fire behaviour. Transmit message Fire front has now passed.

Raise your gloved hand from under the blanket to check temperature and radiant heat

Exit the vehicle carefully. With a gloved hand open door. Careful not to touch external surfaces

Breathe through a wet cloth, flash hood and/or smoke mask. P3 Full face smoke mask best practice

Continue to use PPE and blankets to shield from heat sources

Take hand-held radios. Does Learner have their hand-held radio?

Confirm all crew are present (crew leader) and their wellbeing?

Assess the current location and conditions. Look up, can anything fall on the learners. Wind speed direction, Fuel load, topography, aviation nearby.

Move to a safe area if necessary. Is it necessary. Is vehicle driveable, can all firefighters walk.

Check for any injuries. DRS ABC. Use of First aid assessment if necessary.

Maintain radio communications with fire line supervisor. Advise of Status. Location and assistance required

Wait for assistance

Ensure the incident is fully reported in CAMMS within 24hrs. Question learner what must we do within 24 hours of Vehicle entrapment?