Search & Rescue

Question 1

Define primary search?

Answer 1

• A rapid but thorough initial search of all safely accessible areas.
• Used to search and rescue all occupants.
• Emphasis is on speed, but not at the expense of thoroughness.

Never walk past a rescue to extigush a fire (and visa versa)

Question 2

Define secondary search?

Answer 2

• Occurs once the situation/fire is under control.
• Used to confirm the presence of casualties and to account for all occupants.
• Emphasis in a secondary search is on thoroughness.

Never walk past a rescue to extigush a fire (and visa versa)

Question 3

Define RECEO?

Answer 3

Rescue
Exposures
Containment
Extinguishmnet
Overhaul

Question 4

What should a FF do when trapped (8)?

Answer 4

1. Sound the BA distress signal.
2. Operate the Personal Radio Duress Button.
3. Move away from the seat or source of the fire/danger.
4. Move to an exit point if you can find one.
5. If possible, move down the building and not to upper floors.
6. Close doors behind you to minimise the spread of fire.
7. Use a personal radio to contact your Incident Controller.
8. Locate, and follow your hose line to safety.

Question 5

What are a FF’s rescue priorities (in order):

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

What (8) tools can be used to make forcible entry?

Answer 6

1. Rabbit Tool
2. Combo Axe
3. Hooligan Tool
4. Bolt Cutters
5. Angle Grinder
6. Bars (Crow Bar, Pinch Bar)
7. Demo Saw
8. Special Keys

Question 7

In what types of environments can a TIC be used? And, why?

Answer 7

• Explosive, hazardous or flammable environments
• TIC is intrinsically safe

Question 8

What are (3) limitations of the TIC?

Answer 8

1. Thermal inversion
2. You CANT see through stainless steel, mirrors and glass (Infradred waves will reflect off them)
3. Stairs are difficult to navigate (due to depth perception and lack of definition)
4. FF may move too quickly and neglect fundamental navigation skills

Question 9

What is the Three Spot Wipe ?

Answer 9

1. Wipe the exterior of the BA mask visor
2. Wipe the TIC screen
3. Wipe the TIC lens

Question 10

What do the symbols on the TIC screen mean?

Answer 10

• (green triangle in box) = high temp display mode -> 10% of display is above 130 degress
• (spark in green triangle) = laser pointer active
• (thermometer in red trigle) = inside temp of TIC is too high
• (4 green bars in battery) = battery full
• (bottom right temp) = avg. temp at centre green square

Question 11

How do FFs ‘size-up’ a scene?

Fat Pigs Or Dead Pigs

Answer 11

Facts
Probabilities
Own situation
Decision
Plan of operation

Question 12

Define Thermal Inversion?

Answer 12

A thermal representation of an object changes from one shade to another by introducing or removing a heat source in the background.

Question 13

What can we determine about a fire with a TIC?

Answer 13

• Direction
• Volatility
• Intensity

Question 14

What are the (5) forced entry considerations?

(SLEDR)

Answer 14

Safety of personnel and appliances
Location of the fire
Entry point (most suitable)
Damage minimisation
Rescue procedures

Question 15

Define passive, active & direct emitters?

Answer 15

Passive
- doesn’t generate own heat, has absorbed heat from other sources

Active
- generates own heat at controlled, constant levels (humans, animals)

Direct
- generates large heat at uncontrolled levels (flame)

Question 16

What are the (4) areas of priority when conducting a search?

Answer 16

1. Known, and suspected occupied areas
2. Entry and exit points/routes
3. Ventilation points such as windows and balconies
4. Other areas