SOP 402 Search

Question 1

How does initial fire attack support search and rescue efforts?

Answer 1

Through fire confinement and protecting the avenues of access and egress being utilized for search

Question 2

What does a primary search complete mean?

Answer 2

All areas have been searched and no victims found. IC will then report an “all clear”

Question 3

What is a large area search?

Answer 3

Search in a medium, large or mega sized non residential structure that does not meet the requirement of an oriented or targeted search. Conducted in teams of 4 with a rope or hoseline

Question 4

What is Vent Enter Isolate Search (VEIS)?

Answer 4

Used to access and search specific parts of an occupancy that cannot be accessed by other means or as a targeted search tactic when the location of a victim is known.

Question 5

Marking indicating a primary search is currently happening?

Answer 5

A single “/” on the door or a rubber door knob hanger attached to both indoor and outdoor knobs.

Question 6

Marking indicating a partial primary search?

Answer 6

Rubber hanger on the outside only attached by one hole.

Question 7

Marking indicating a primary search is complete?

Answer 7

Rubber hanger attached by both holes to outside of door knob. or an “X” marking

Question 8

Marking indicating a secondary search is complete?

Answer 8

A circle around the X