| Phase | Action | Tool/Technology | Critical Timing | |-------|--------|----------------|----------------| | | Ladder to window (below sill, 10-15° angle) | Ground ladder, 6-8 ft hook with TIC mount | <30 sec | | 1. Vent | Break glass bottom 1/3, clear shards from sill | Flathead axe or halligan (pry only) | 5 sec | | 2. Insert | Extend TIC-mounted hook through opening, pan 180-360° | Hook + TIC (e.g., Flir K-series, Seek Fire) | 5 sec | | 3. Identify | Locate heat signature (victim) vs. ambient heat sources (radiators, appliances) | TIC color mode (White=Hot, Black=Hot) | 3 sec | | 4. Intubate | Follow TIC line-of-sight, enter low, crawl directly to signature | Body positioning: butt on sill, rotate in | 10 sec | | 5. Extract | Drag victim to window, pass to exterior team | Victim drag strap or webbing | Variable |
O-VEIS reduces the "search time to victim" from an average of 60-90 seconds (blind) to under 20 seconds (guided). o-veis firefighting
Isolate because controlling the flow path is what keeps both the victim and the rescuer alive. Why VEIS? Traditional search methods often involve entering through the front door and working through the house with a hose line. VEIS is a "window-initiated" search. It is used when: Standard egress paths (like stairs or hallways) are impassable due to fire. There is a known or high-probability victim in a specific room, like a bedroom. Seconds are critical and a targeted approach is faster than a full primary search. The 4-Step Breakdown 1. Vent The process begins at the window. A firefighter clears the glass and the entire sash to create a clean entry and exit point. However, this also creates a new | Phase | Action | Tool/Technology | Critical
These are designed for rapid deployment and flexibility. Identify | Locate heat signature (victim) vs