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.

Question 3

List (3) reason why you would take a hose line when conducting a primary search?

Answer 3

1. Enable you to provide protection for yourself and any casualties.
2. Provide you with a means of identifying and protecting your escape route.
3. Allow you to conduct some initial fire attack if required.

Question 4

How do you sectorise a single story structure?

Answer 4

Facing the building and working in a clockwise manner:
Sector One = Front
Sector Two = Left
Sector Three = Back
Sector Four = Right

Question 5

List (3) actions to protect & preserve evidence at an incident?

Answer 5

• Use limited water (avoid jets)
• Use foam
• Note anything you move
• Notify IC of anything unusual (broken windows, forced entry)