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Dispatch information Day of week Time of day Pre-incident survey Observations Building

construction, layout Bystanders

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Occupant Location Cars in driveway Tracks in the snow Toys in yard Wheel chair ramp Child Find stickers Bystanders

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Precautions: Scene Bystanders Wires, gas, glass Hazardous

materials

Primary A rapid thorough

search carried out before or during fire suppression operations as soon as possible.

Use Buddy System Systematic approach Check known or likely

locations first. Verify conditions Notify of surprises

Secondary Conducted after hazard is

eliminated Conducted by team

different from the primary.

Systematic very thorough Speed not critical Check for hazard control Better visibility and safer

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Full personal protective equipment

Bring radio, light, tool, lifeline, wedges

Establish search pattern before entry

Stay low Mark room area after

search Never assume only

one occupant

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TWO IN TWO OUT

Cradle in arms (child)

Two person Chair Seat Lift Extremities Blanket, Board

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Room Search Start closest to the

fire as possible Left turn, right turn Keep contact with

wall Spread out Mark and close

doors after search

Multistory Building Measure area using

lower floorSearch Priority:1. Fire floor2. Floor directly above

fire3. Top Floor4. Remaining floors

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Never use elevatorsKeep stairways, hallways and exits clear

Do not enter buildings where fire has progressed to a point where viable casualties are not likely to be found

Attempt entry only after ventilation is accomplished when backdraft conditions exist

Work from a single operational plan. Crews should not freelance

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Maintain contact with Command, which has control over search and rescue teams

Constantly monitor fire conditions that might affect search teams and firefighter safety

Have a Rapid Intervention Team ready and available

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Use an established Personnel Accountability System

Be aware of a secondary means of egress

Wear FULL protective clothing correctly; never remove protective clothing including SCBA to share with another firefighter or casualty

Bring necessary equipment; forcible entry tools, radio, flashlight, lifeline

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Use the “Buddy System,” stay in contact with each other

Rescuers are responsible for themselves and each other

Search systematically to increase the efficiency and to reduce the possibility of becoming disoriented

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Stay low, move slowly and stay in contact with a wall in poor visibility; tools or short ropes can extend reach

Continually monitor the structure’s integrity

Stay Alert – use all your senses

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Feel doors for excessive heat before opening slowly from the side opposite of the hinges

Mark entry doors and wedge open entrances

Remember the direction turned when entering a room. To exit turn in the opposite direction. Mark all rooms searched

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Have a charged hoseline available when working on the fire floor or the floor immediately above the fire. It can be used as a guide for egress as well as for protection

If you become disoriented Remain Calm

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Coordinate with ventilation teams Back down stairs slowly feeling

with feet first move up stairs on hands and knees

When fire is encountered extinguish or contain. Notify Incident Command

Report Command if a room can not be search or if the search is complete

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