MOD C Basic Fire Operations Latest Update Already Passed

MOD C Basic Fire Operations Latest Update Already Passed Tools and Equipment used in Primary and secondary searches -Search ropes -TIC (Thermal imaging camera) -Halligan -Axe -Hand light or flashlight -Pike pole Techniques used for conducting a primary search -Search quickly and efficiently -Rely on sight, sound, and touch -Use hand tools to extend your reach -Follow walls, noting turns and doorways -Right or left handed searches Techniques used for conducting a secondary search Slower, systematic approach to locate deceased victims and hidden fires Techniques used for large area search -Side crawl search (body 90 degrees to the wall -Conduct a right or left handed search with 2nd or more firefighters in contact with 1st firefighter with a tool, rope, or touch. Techniques for removing a victim from an immediate hazard -Two person extremity carry -Two person seat carry -Two person chair carry -Cradle in arms carry -Clothes, firefighter, and lift drag -Blanket drag -Webbing sling drag Techniques for removing a victim up and down stairs -Walking assist -Extremity carry -Seat carry -Two person chair carry (best method) -Cradle-in-arms Carry -Clothes drag Techniques for moving a victim down a ladder -Conscious victim: Feet first, facing the ladder with the FF supporting the victim -Unconscious victim: cradled across the FF's arm or with legs on FF shoulders and victim's back against the ladder Things to do while searching a building -Identify additional escape routes -Work in 2 or more person teams -Search for victims O-VEIS Oriented Vent Enter Isolate Search Most effective way to rescue a victim from a 3rd story window Aerial lader Search team reports to Search Officer Purpose and components of a size up • Evaluate the critical factors • Develop search and rescue plan based on conclusions made • Conduct a risk benefit analysis • Evaluate occupancy factors • Make observations, Look for clues that indicate whether a building is occupied • Consider occupant information