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what are the 3 components of search and rescue
sizeup search and rescue
Before entering an IDLH environment, you must
Ensure that your SCBA is turned on, working properly, and contains a full cylinder of air
All information goes through
The IC
What does RIT/RIC stand for?
Rapid intervention team/crew
Demonstrate a craddle carry with Kowis as your victim
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tell me the methods of primary and secondary search
Primary: rapid and systematic
Secondary: slow and methodical
To be physically and mentally prepared for survival during search and rescue operations
practice emergency exit techniques.
What condition specific to search and rescue operations should be communicated to crew members and your supervisor
last known location of victims
What is 1 reason you would call in a mayday report
Low Air
Bring me the TIC
Put it back
bystanders
What types of tools and equipment do search and rescue personnel carry?
TIC and forcible entry tools
Why must location and isolating the fire be a priority before any search?
Entering to search provides a ventilation opening to the structure, which could cause fire to spread
How can you help rescuers find you if you are force to shelter in place?
Shine a light through available windows to draw attention to your location
Pick a person in the room to help you search the room
any way you want
what is critical to control when preforming search and rescue
the flowpath
In order to conduct an effective search operation, firefighters must know the
layout of the floorplan
Which action can protect the egress pathways during a search so that the search team can escape if conditions change rapidly
Close doors along the egress path after rooms are searched
If you are near the downed firefighter when a MAYDAY transmission is made
Listen closely for your orders after the transmission and do not freelance
You have just been assigned to a RIT crew, what are the tools you will need?
axe, halligan, pike pole and tic
what do LIP and PPE stand for?
Rooms or closet areas where the door can be closed to prevent the spread of heat, smoke, and toxic gases into that space are called:
Safe Havens
What 3 aspects of a scene must come together to have perfect cohesion?
Search team, vent team, and fire attack
You haven fallen through the floor on a single family residence which on the search team, you cant find your crew. Give a mayday report
Good
Make a self harness blindfolded
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