Search and Rescue

Question 1

Define the term Person at Risk

Answer 1

Any person in a situation that exposes them to a risk of death, injury or illness.
This can be casualties, rescuers, bystanders or post incident activities whilst the FRS is still on scene- E.G. FI

Question 2

In a search and rescue scenario, what does the acronym LAST stand for?

Answer 2

Locate
Access
Stabilise
Transport

Question 3

At a fire incident where persons are missing or trapped, what should the OIC Consider?

Answer 3

How many people were in the building, and if they’re accounted for.
The location of any missing people and where they were last seen.
A full scan of the outside of the building- people may have escaped out other exits.