Search and rescue

Question 1

What are the two types of search patterns?

Answer 1

1. directional search procedure

1. traverse

Question 2

When would you gauge check?

Answer 2

1. 3-5 mins
2. Significant event e.g. casualty
3. Change of level
4. Significant landmark
5. ETAP

Question 3

What type of hose management would we use?

Answer 3

Flaked or coiled

Question 4

What should you do when you come across a casualty?

Answer 4

1. Check whether they are responsive
2. Proximity search
3. Inform ECO
4. Gauge check
5. Formulate plan and withdraw

Question 5

What are the dimension of the guidelines

Answer 5

Long - 2.5m
Short - 150mm (between knots)
Short knot - 50mm
Long knot - 125mm

Question 6

Can you extend branch guidelines?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

Can you extend main guidelines?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

How many branch and main guidelines are there?

Answer 8

2 Main (A+B)
4 Branch (1-2-3-4) denoted in circular holes

Question 9

What is the route when following a guideline?

Answer 9

Short to long = going to the search area

Long to short = Coming back

Question 10

What should you do when tying off by stairs?

Answer 10

Lose lay

Question 11

What kind of knots do you use?

Answer 11

Round turn two half hitches, clove hitch, over hand knot (pigs ear)

Question 12

What is the length of the guideline?

Answer 12

60m

Question 13

What is the diameter of the guidelines and the tabs

Answer 13

Guideline = 6-8mm
Tabs = 3mm

Question 14

How do you identify what a main line and whats a branch line

Answer 14

Main = tallies
Branch = numbers 1-2-3-4

Question 15

When can guidelines be used

Answer 15

1. When good comms has been established
2. Only on instruction of IC
3. Sufficient risk assesment been made
4. No other practical means available
5. Hose hauled aloft

Question 16

How long can you search off a guideline for?

Answer 16

6m