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Name 3 pieces of equipment or tools that would be helpful in a search and rescue. Crow
bar, chainsaw, auto jack, dogs
What is the number one priority to consider when making a decision to help in a search and
rescue? Safety of the CERT member/team
Name 3 types of structural voids. Pancake, V, and Lean-to
Name 3 types of individual voids where you would consider looking when conducting a search
and rescue. Closet, bathtub, under beds, under desk, under tables, inside cabinets
Effective search and rescue depends on 3 thing, what are they? Effective Size-up, Cert
Safety, Survivor safety
Factors that help decide when to help in a search and rescue? Risk, Greatest good for most
people, resources and man power.
Facts that should be gathered during a size-up. Time and day, weather, hazards,
construction type
Name 3 people that would be considered a resource in a search and rescue Fire, police,
nurse, contractor, military