SEARCH & RESCUE

1. SEARCH & RESCUE Brushing Up the Basics Home

2. Types of Searches • Primary • Secondary

3. Primary Search • Immediate • Rapid • Systematic • Thorough

4. Secondary Search • After Fire Control • Slower Paced • Systematic • Complete • Different Search Team than Primary

5. Factors to Consider-Exterior • Type of Construction • Occupancy Type • Size of Building • Exposures • Size & Location of Fire

6. Minimum Equipment & Tools • Full PPE • Hand light • Forcible Entry/Exit Tools • Portable Radio • Tag Line or Hand Line

7. Search Guidelines • Establish a pattern-Search Right or Search Left • Search one area at a time • Determine most hazardous area • Exit by same Door you enter • Ventilateas you go! • Keep command informed of progress

8. Remember to Check... • Near Windows • In Closets • Behind Furniture • Under Beds • Bathrooms • Near All Doors

9. To Indicate a Room Has Been Searched… • Chalk markings on door • Tags on doors • Turn Furniture/Beds upside down • Radio transmission

10. Search Techniques • Always work on hands and knees • Communication between team is essential • Occasionally stop and listen for… crying, coughing, choking, etc. • Extend your reach with tools, rope, etc. • Use hand lights routinely • Check all doors for heat prior to opening

11. If You Become Lost or Disoriented • Activate PASS device • Go down stairs, not up • Follow hose line…find a coupling • Feel for large lugs on male coupling • Travel in direction of male coupling • Remain calm, THINK, and conserve air

12. Removing Victims(Refer to Essentials of Fire Fighting for Illustrations) • Assist them to walk if possible • Extremities carry • Firefighters carry • Collar drag • Blanket drag