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14 Cards in this Set
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What will AFD prioritize OVER occupant/victim life safety?
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Firefighter Life Safety
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A quick survey of the interior for readily accessible occupants
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Primary Search
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Is there any exception to the 2 In/2 Out rule in accordance with the state?
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Yes, there must be an "immediate need for rescue"
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Who "generally" has the primary responsibility to perform search and rescue?
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Ladder companies, however, all companies should be prepared to undertake immediate rescue if needed.
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Thorough detailed search to ensure no trapped or threatened individuals were missed
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Secondary Search
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What should be done before undertaking a search and rescue operation?
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risk/benefit analysis
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When might the FD have a high index of suspicion for occupancy?
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fires at night
first hand report of unaccounted for occupants |
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"Ideally" who should accompany all search and rescue teams.
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A separate hand line crew
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Search teams SHOULD utilize what tool?
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TIC: To "see through smoke"
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At a MINIMUM, search and rescue teams should be equipped with what?
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Portable Radio, Hand LightS, Forcible Entry Tools
Search line should be strongly considered TIC should be used |
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What should be used when searching large open spaces?
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Personal search lines and TED's
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Optimal search pattern
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Start in area adjacent to fire (most at risk)
Low Visibility: right or left handed search pattern. |
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What action should be taken after an area or room has been searched?
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Marked walls with chalk or surveyor's tape and doors should be closed to prevent fire extension.
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True/False: Primary Search Complete should always be reported
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True: Time should be noted on the IAP. Command should ensure that radio contact is maintained and monitored.
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