SOG FIRE 027 SEARCH

Question 1

When will a primary search be done?

Answer 1

Anytime there is fire or heavy smoke in a building

Completion of primary search will be communicated to the IC via radio

Question 2

What is a secondary search?

Answer 2

Thorough, detailed search of the fire area, floor or entire building, done after the fire is knocked down or controlled

Question 3

Who should perform the secondary search?

Answer 3

Crews other than those that performed the primary search

Question 4

When is a secondary search to be done?

Answer 4

Whenever a primary search has been done?

Question 5

What can all searches be assisted by?

Answer 5

TIC

Question 6

Search teams will have no less than how many members?

Answer 6

2 members

Question 7

What are the safety priorities to be followed, regardless of search type?

Answer 7

Have communications with IC, Division/Group supervisor

Assess building construction features which will affect search operations

Maintain situational awareness of primary and secondary entry points

Practice good air management

Question 8

What should be used when searching large areas?

Answer 8

Safer Search Rope

Question 9

What is the order in which structures should be searched?

Answer 9

Room involved in fire (the most severely threatened)

Rooms immediately next to fire area

The floor above the fire

The top floor and proceed downward