Chapter 6 Flashcards
After the IAP is developed, the actual search for victims occurs with the initial goal of identifying victim location.
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After an IAP has been formulated, responders must be deployed to begin the search operations.
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Two overarching classifications of search are the physical search, which uses searchers’ senses to locate victims, and technical search, which uses electronic equipment to assist in the search.
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Size up and recon are the beginning of formal information gathering specific to the event.
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Responders should determine the type of areas of refuge that may be available to victims during the course of the incident.
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Area of refuge - Space where victims may find safety from hazards common to an incident.
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A physical search used the senses to locate and identify victims.
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A hasty search is a fast, initial response of well trained, self sufficient, and very mobile searchers who check areas most likely to shelter victims or provide clues of victim locations.
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The success of the hailing type of search requires that the victims be able to respond to the call.
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Motion detectors are available with either of two operating principles: seismic or radar.
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Seismic victim locating devices are electronic devices that are extremely sensitive to movement.
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Portable short distance radar units generate a signal that penetrates any nonmetallic building material.
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Because cadavers eventually assume ambient temperature, thermal imagers are not particularly effective for locating remains.
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If conditions change while rescuers are within a hazardous environment they may need to exit until an updated hazard profile is completed.
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Every incident must be conducted with a focus on the safety of the operations.
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Frequent communication between rescuers and chain of command will allow all responders to plan for situations as they arise.
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Checking into an established accountability system is an important aspect of rescuers working effectively with the existing chain of command at an incident.
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At least one radio frequency should be assigned to ground to air communications.
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A single point of contact should be assigned to handle all ground to air radio traffic.
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An aircraft pilot will be able to visualize directions when presented using an analog clock face as a reference.
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Victims may need to be protected from dust, debris, and wind chill from the rotor blast.
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Responders should wait for the crew to leave the aircraft and should never approach the helicopter from the rear.
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Availability of the proper search resources can maximize the potential of a successful operation.
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