OG 5.24 Search Operations

Question 1

How should search teams eliminate low pressure vent points?

Answer 1

Maintain door control

Question 2

modern hydrocarbon based products burn at a rate ___ to ___ times that of legacy fuels, producing ___ to ___ times more smoke.

Answer 2

2 to 3 times the rate

4 to 10 times more smoke

Question 3

What are the four different types of searches?

Answer 3

Primary
Secondary
Targeted
Oriented

Question 4

Who will typically be doing the primary search?

Answer 4

First arriving truck company

Question 5

Who should do a secondary search?

Answer 5

A team other than the one who did the primary search.

Question 6

Information that may lead firefighters to do a targeted search in a certain area of a structure may include:

Answer 6

Occupancy type
Building layout
Location of bedroom Windows
Audible cues from victims
Sound of the pass device

Question 7

What makes a search an oriented search?

Answer 7

The use of search tools/ or techniques that keeps a team oriented.

Question 8

What are three essential elements of a successful search operation?

Answer 8

1. Careful size up
2. Establish a search plan
3. Coordination amongst crewmembers

Question 9

In residential structures, a minimum of how many sides of the structure should be viewed prior to initiating search operations?

Answer 9

Minimum of two sides. If time and circumstances permit, Viewing three sides or doing a 360 is preferred.

Question 10

In multiple occupancy structures, prior to reaching the fire floor, consider conducting a survey of the floor below to determine what three things?

Answer 10

1. Interior hallway layout
2. Floorplan
3. Points of access and egress

Question 11

What are the three rescue profiles Portland fire and rescue recognizes?

Answer 11

1. No rescue
2. Possible rescue
3. Confirmed rescue

Question 12

In what rescue profile does that OSHA two in - two out rule not apply?

Answer 12

Confirmed rescue profile

Question 13

What are the basic elements of a large area search plan?

Answer 13

1. Method of orientation
2. Individual member roles
3. Equipment assignments
4. Area of the structure to be searched.

Question 14

Communication with incident command in regards to searching should include what four Communications?

Answer 14

1. Change in smoke or heat conditions
2. Changes in location
3. Completion of the search or location of victim
4. Splitting for search

Question 15

When doing search operations what is the oriented firefighters primary responsibility?

Answer 15

Maintain situational awareness.

Question 16

How long is a search rope?

Answer 16

150 feet with rings and knots.

Rings and knots are placed every 20’

Question 17

What is the best size pike pole to bring for search operations?

Answer 17

4’ Pike pole

Question 18

Another way for search teams to maintain orientation is to utilize search ropes or hose lines as “_______ ________.”

Answer 18

Anchor points

Question 19

If a search rope is utilized, the oriented firefighter will be assigned the rope bag and will function as the “______” search team member.

Answer 19

Trailing

Question 20

When considering a large area search scenario, command must first consider what two things?

Answer 20

Rescue profile

Risk versus benefit to firefighters

Question 21

What are the four positions in the standard four person search method?

Answer 21

1. Lead firefighter
2. Officer
3. Wing firefighter
4. Oriented firefighter

Question 22

Who maintains the search rope in a large structure search?

Answer 22

Oriented firefighter

Question 23

How many people in a search team is recommended during a Mayday/RIT scenario?

Answer 23

Four person search team with the search rope.

Question 24

What three things are required or critical for a four person search team to be successful?

Answer 24

Teamwork, coordination and discipline

Question 25

The first job of a search crew is to _____ and ______ a fire, then initiate the search.

Answer 25

Locate and isolate

Question 26

Most fire victims are found in what three areas:

Answer 26

1. within the fire area origin
2. towards an exit
3. Occupancy directly above the fire

Question 27

Where are adult fire victims commonly found?

Answer 27

In their bed, or near exits

Question 28

Where are teenage fire victims commonly found?

Answer 28

In the bed, near exits, bathrooms

Question 29

Where our children commonly found during searches?

Answer 29

Cribs, under beds, closets

Question 30

When doing searches above the fire floor where should be oriented firefighter maintain their position?

Answer 30

Near the top of stairs to watch for changing conditions.

Question 31

In the single-family dwelling, it is recommended that who take the position of oriented firefighter?

Answer 31

Officer or B team leader

Question 32

When searching the fire floor of the center hallway apartment building, the focus should be directed to locating the fire room and doing what?

Answer 32

Controlling the door

Question 33

If fire and heat conditions are significant what should you do to a nearby apartment when searching?

Answer 33

Force a nearby apartment door to create an area of refuge if needed.

Question 34

Why should you try to avoid moving furniture when doing a search?

Answer 34

You may block a victim or a doorway.

Question 35

When doing a search in a dark room, narrow tapered furniture legs with wheels often indicate what?

Answer 35

The crib