Fireground Search & Rescue Flashcards
0
Q
What is the minimum equipment required for the search team
A
PPE W/SCBA
TIC
2 radios (1 for each member)
Forcible entry tool
1
Q
What are the responsibilities of search team leader
A
Communicate with IC
ensure safety of team
Keep team together always
2
Q
What are the four main objectives for a search team
A
Search for signs of life
Gather info on extent of the fire
Reducing fire extention
Keeping command informed of PPN
3
Q
What is the order of search priority
A
Most severely threatened
Areas that have potential of largest numbers of victims
Remainder of fire area
Exposed areas
4
Q
What is the most important factor in a one directional search
A
Maintaining contact with the wall
5
Q
Who shall the IC contact if a fire fatality is found by search crews
A
Arson investigator and WPD.
