Unit 5: Search and Rescue

Size-up Search involves:

Locating family members. Documenting location.

Rescue involves procedures and methods to extricate family members.

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Decision To Attempt Rescue

Risk involved to the rescuer

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Goals of Search and Rescue

Rescue lightly trapped family members first Self-Extrication

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Effective Search and Rescue

Effective size-up Rescuer safety Family member safety

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Unit Objectives

Identify sizeup requirements for potential search and rescue situations.

Describe the most common techniques for search a structure.

Use safe techniques for debris removal and family member extrication.

Describe ways to protect yourself during search and rescue.

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Search and Rescue Size-up

1. Gather Facts2. Assess Damage3. Consider Probabilities4. Assess Your Situation5. Establish Priorities6. Make Decisions7. Develop Plans of Action8. Take Action9. Evaluate Progress

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Search and Rescue

Light Damage

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Search and Rescue

Moderate Damage

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Search and Rescue

Heavy Damage

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Safety Considerations

Make your safety your primary concern. Be alert for hazards. Use safety equipment.

Safety = Success

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Conducting Search Operations

Inspect area by:1. Employing search techniques based on size-up.2. Locating potential family members.

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Conducting Search Operations: Pancake

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Conducting Search Operations: Lean-to

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Conducting Search Operations: V-Void

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Conducting Search Operations

Individual Voids

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Conducting Search Operations

Sample Systematic Room Search

Systematic Room-Search Pattern, bottom-up/top-down

or right wall/left wall to ensure that the entire building is searched.

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Effective Search Methodology

Indicates rescuer location Prevents duplication of effort

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Search Methods

1. Call out to family members.2. Use systematic search pattern.3. Stop frequently to listen.4. Triangulate.5. Mark searched areas to document results.6. Report results.

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Conducting Search Operations

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Conducting Rescue Operations

Primary Functions: Creating safe rescue environment

Lift objects out of the way. Remove debris.

Triaging or stabilizing family members Removing family members

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Creating a Safe Environment

Goals: Maintain rescuer safety. Triage in lightly and moderately damaged

buildings. Evacuate family members quickly from

moderately damaged buildings-minimize injury.

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Precautions to Minimize Risk

Safe Environment: Know your limitations Follow safety procedures.

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Removing Family Members

Types of family member removal include: Self-removal or assist. Lifts and drags.

Allow family members to extricate themselves when possible.

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Extrication Method

Depends upon: General stability of immediate environment. Number of rescuers available. Strength and ability of rescuers. Condition of family member.

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Carries and Drags

One person arm carry One person pack strap carry Two person carry Chair carry Shoulder and foot drag Blanket drag

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