Casualty extrication from a fire risk area

[tuganddawn at talktalk.net]

Dear all,

    I am a firefighter and paramedic working in Oxford UK.  I am currently researching the extrication of casualties from smoke logged and fire risk buildings by Breathing Apparatus (BA) crews.  I am currently undertaking my BA training and am acutely aware of the dificulties encountered when working in this type of environment but, as a dual professional, feel that there must be a better way of dealing with casualties. Current practice is still quite archaic and simply follows the "just get them out" mantra.
  Does anyone on the list know of any programs or ideas that allow a BA crew to secure a basic airway, administer clean air and manually handle the casualty in an ergonomic and practical way without sacrificing the safety and efficacy of the crew?
   In any event, thanks for your time and trouble ladies and gentlemen and I look forward to hearing your ideas.

 yours with Kindest Regards

  Tristan "Tug" Crumpton