MP 202.02C Rescue

Question 1

When should the IC direct a primary search?

Answer 1

in ALL involved and exposed occupancies which can be entered

Question 2

What factors should be considered by the IC in developing a basic rescue size-up? (3)

Answer 2

1. Number, location, and condition of victims
2. Affect the fire has on the victims
3. Capability of the control forces to enter the building, remove/protect the victims, and control the fire

Question 3

What questions does Command need to ask when making a basic rescue decision?

Answer 3

1. Do we remove the victim from the fire?
   or
2. Do we remove the fire from the victim?

Question 4

In what order should rescue efforts be extended? (4)

Answer 4

1. Most severely threatened
2. The largest number (groups)
3. The remainder of the fire area
4. The exposed areas

Question 5

What is the most critical factor in the primary search process?

Answer 5

time

Question 6

Describe a secondary search

Answer 6

1. lengthy
2. thorough
3. performed by a different company than that of the primary search

Question 7

What is the basic Command approach for fire stages when

1. Nothing showing?
2. Smoke showing and working fire?
3. Fully involved

Answer 7

1. Nothing showing- rapid interior search and report ALL CLEAR
2. Smoke showing and working fire- fire control efforts extended simultaneously with rescue operations
3. Fully involved- immediate entry and primary search become impossible and ALL CLEAR will NOT be reported