Lesson Plan 10 Search and Rescue

Question 0

The act of locating, inside a structure, victims who are not able to selfexit.

Answer 0

SEARCH

Question 1

In order for search and rescue operations to be effective, searches must be ____ and ____.

Answer 1

rapid ; thorough

Question 2

A rapid and effective search of the fire bldg, either before or during fire suppression operations, for victims who have not exited the bldg.

Answer 2

PRIMARY SEARCH

Question 3

A thorough and systematic search of the fire bldg, conducted after the primary search, for any victims still in the bldg.

Answer 3

SECONDARY SEARCH

Question 4

The removal of a victim who cannot self-exit.

Answer 4

RESCUE

Question 5

The removal of a victim who CAN self exit.

Answer 5

EVACUATION

Question 6

Within ICS, what is the difference between Groups and Divisions

Answer 6

Groups-always responsible for a specific functional assignment

Division-responsible for any task within a defined geographical area (search and rescue, fire attack, check for extension)

Question 7

What is a critical component of fire scene safety and efficiency?

Answer 7

Good communication

Question 8

As a communication tool, what are potential problems using the radio

Answer 8

1. Can provide a false sense of security
2. Sometimes teams are unable to get air time when needed
3. Dead Spots in bldgs block transmissions
4. Potential for being on the wrong TAC channel

Question 9

What does OATH stand for

Answer 9

Ok - 1 tug on rope
Advance - 2 tugs on rope
Take-up - 3 tugs on rope
Help - 4 tugs on rope

Question 10

Which coupling is followed to exit

Answer 10

Male coupling - practice reading the coupling with gloves donned

Question 11

Preparation for _____ ___ _____ begins before any ______ are received

Answer 11

search and rescue; alarms

Question 12

A great exercise to run through with the crew on a typical EMS run, inspection, or service call is for the _____ to have the _____ guess the location of the _____ as they walk up to the house or business.

Answer 12

officer; crew; stairs

Question 13

Prior to the alarm (responding), listen to the dispatch and key in on what information is being given. Combine what you hear with what you know, such as:

Answer 13

1. Time of day/Day of week
2. Type of occupancy
3. Season
4. Weather conditions

Question 14

Firefighters approaching an emergency scene should employ a process of ______ __ ______ for search and rescue.

Answer 14

reading the building

Question 15

What are the means to address life safety in an action plan

Answer 15

1. Primary/Secondary Search
2. Fire Extinguishment / Ventilation
3. Determine when Search and Rescue is needed

Question 16

What are the 3 ways to implement search and rescue when determining if it’s needed.

Answer 16

1. Protect the victims in place
2. Provide a means of self evacuation for the victims
3. Locate, protect, and remove unconscious victims

Question 17

What is the rule of thumb for starting a search

Answer 17

Search as close as possible to the fire, where viable victims may be and then work back towards the non IDLH area

Question 18

When is the dangers to residential occupants typically the greatest

Answer 18

Between 10pm - 6 am (during sleep)

Question 19

When searching residential occupancies at night, where do focus on the search for victims

Answer 19

Sleeping areas
Escape routes from bedrooms to exits
Just short of exits
Behind doors or below windows

Question 20

In commercial occupancies, occupant loads are greater during what time?

Answer 20

8am - 8pm

Question 21

Commercial occupants tend to ____ the same way they entered due to ____ or lack of _____.

Answer 21

exit; habit; familiarity

Question 22

On the fire floor, the primary strategy in search and rescue is to ______ _____ ___ ____

Answer 22

quickly extinguish the fire

Question 23

What are the 6 search methods?

Answer 23

Perimeter Search
Hoseline Search
Rope Search
Oriented Search
Wide-open Occupancy Search
Commercial Structure Search

Question 24

What is the most common type of search method

Answer 24

Perimeter Search

Question 25

Which search method can serve as a means of orientation or egress.

Answer 25

Hoseline Search

Question 26

Which search method is used to be a guide while searching, maintaining orientation and facilitating egress.

Answer 26

Rope Search

Question 27

Name the 4 search techniques

Answer 27

TIC
Flashlight Sweep
Follow the leader
Spread out/perpindicular
Marking doors and rooms

Question 28

What are the 3 types of flashlights and their uses for the flashlight sweep search technique

Answer 28

Mag light - for general search
Big beam (orange rechargeable from the rigs) - lighting up exitways
Personal lights - for lighting up the crew

Question 29

Always conduct a search with a _____ _____ of ______ in mind.

Answer 29

secondary means; escape

Question 30

Search for adults and children ______. Adults will try to _____and are more likely to be found in ____ _____ and near _____ and _____.

Answer 30

differently; escape; exit paths; doors / windows

Question 31

Whenever you find an adult, ______ do a _____ ______ sweep ______ them.

Answer 31

ALWAYS; 360 degree; around

Question 32

Adults will try and _____ and children may _____ from the fire and thus from the searching firefighters.

Answer 32

escape; hide

Question 33

What is communicated with command following your mayday

Answer 33

Who I am/the team I'm on
My problem
My current location/where I entered
My needs
How much air I have
I am taking the 'following' actions...(activating my PASS, following the nearest coupling out, using my rope bag)