Types of Search and Rescue
Another term for counter-clock-wise search
What is right-hand search
Supporting a conscious victim by draping their arm around your shoulders
What is one-person walking assist
This device is imperative for communicating with the IC:
What is a radio
Looking for victims who need assistance leaving a dangerous area
What is search
Adult fire victims are often found:
What is near a door or window
Another term for clock-wise search
What is left-hand search
Two rescuers supporting a victim by draping his/her arms around them
What is two-person walking assist
This device is used to help find firefighters that are trapped or in danger
What is a PASS device
Assisting or removing a person out of a dangerous area
What is rescue
At all fires what are our three main priorities?
These priorities, in order are: First, Rescue (life safety); second, Fire control; and third, property conservation
A quick initial search and rescue
What is primary search
Carry used on a small adult or child.
What is cradle-in-arms carry.
What do a set of irons consist of and what does each tool specifically do?
What is a flat head axe and a halligan. The flat head axe is a striking tool and the halligan is a prying tool.
Search and rescue is ineffective without good _________ from all, ranging from the search team to the IC.
What is COMMUNICATION
During a fire, where is a missing child likely to be located?
What is in a closet? Under a bed?
A second, more thorough search
What is secondary search
A rescuer dragging a victim by the collar
What is a clothes-drag
Senses and reads heat to show firefighters where there may be fire or a person
What is a thermal imaging device
A fire reigniting
What is a rekindle
How does vent-entry-search differ from conventional search and rescue?
What is a window is used for entry and exit
This method of search and rescue is used when probability of rescue is high and
all personnel must be trained to be efficient in this process and understand the dangers it may present if untrained
What is V-E-S
Drag used on a victim who is not dressed.
What is the blanket drag.
This tool is used when it's impossible to cover the interior by following the walls
What is search rope
A safety procedure that requires a minimum of two personnel to enter a hazardous area and a minimum of two backup personnel to remain outside the hazardous area during the initial stages of an incident.
What is the two-in/two-out rule
In some cases, found victims may be clearly deceased. What is the best course of action in this instance?
What is in these situations, it may be best to mark the location and notify the Incident Commander rather than remove the body. Removal may interfere or jeopardize the fire’s investigation