Search And Rescue

Question 1

What is a primary search?

Answer 1

A rapid initial search of all the safely accessible places in and around the fire . To ascertain safety if occupants. Carried out in early stages of the fire

Question 2

What is a secondary search?

Answer 2

Conducted more thoroughly after the fire suppression has been completed

Question 3

What is RECEO and what does it mean?

Answer 3

RECEO
RESCUE - Protecting people
EXPOSURES - Protecting uninvolved properties and environments outside of the structure of fire
CONTAINMENT - Protecting uninvolved property within structure of fire
EXTINGUISH - Protecting property by eliminating fire
OVERHAUL- Beginning process of normality to scene

Question 4

What is the order of priority in Search and rescue?

Answer 4

1. The occupants most severely threatened.
2. The largest group of occupants.
3. The remaining occupants within the building involved.
4. The occupants in exposed areas.