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The incident commander (IC) is responsible for ensuring that the following life risk information is gathered both en route to an incident and on arrival where possible: |
• Number of people involved • Approximate ages, mobility and dependencies • Last known location and activity • Information from fire survival calls (calls to LFB control from persons trapped within the building)• Location in relation to the fire. |
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The IC may nominate a search co-ordinator at incidents. The minimum role for this task should be? |
Watch Manager |
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The following search techniques should be used by BA teams: |
• When the search begins the team should spread out to cover as wide an area as possible while maintaining contact with each other and the wall • The use of personal lines can assist a BA team • A maximum of four can be connected together to ensure that no team member is more than 6m from the team leader who must maintain contact with the wall • As the team advances they should ensure they search under, in and on all articles of furniture • The search must be thorough • Furniture that is moved should be replaced in its original position • When turning a corner in a room, it is good practice for the whole team to re-align themselves by placing their backs to the wall before moving off in the new direction • On opening any door the area behind the door should be swept before moving on • A pile of boxes, a ladder or a chair at the head of the stairs may indicate that someone has made their way to the loft or roof and this area should be checked • All BA teams must give regular updates to the entry control operative on their progress • The use of controlled ventilation can be very effective to improve conditions for both the teams searching as well as those being rescued, but this must only be carried out on the orders of the IC • As they progress into an incident, BA teams should landmark the route taken so that they can withdraw with safety and confidence |
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The incident commander should select and implement the most appropriate method of searching a premises in accordance with: |
• Any pre-planning • The number and location of persons involved • The type of structure to be searched • The scale and complexity of the incident • The hazards and risks presented • The other tasks to be achieved, for example: firefighting, structural safety, shoring etc. |
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The search brief for a team may require the search to commence either at: |
• The point of entry • The point of greatest danger for casualties within an area • Close to the likely seat of fire • Some other designated point within the structure. |
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What are the two methods of conducting a search? |
• Compartment search • Directional search |
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Advantages of compartment search |
• each compartment is mapped out systematically • suitable for a range of structures |
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Limitations of compartment search |
• May not be possible to fully search large compartments due to unsearched areas in the centre • Disciplined and systematic observance of search brief by BA team is essential |
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Advantages of directional search |
• Systematic and simple procedure • Suited more for domestic and smaller properties |
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Limitations of directional search |
• Multiple teams are required • Does not fully clear a compartment • Potential to pass a fire compartment |
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On locating a casualty a BA team members should: |
• Immediately alert the rest of the team by shouting “casualty” • Gauge checks • Inform entry control and state their location • Make a quick assessment of the casualty’s status• Quickly sweep the immediate area for more casualties within reach |
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3 advantages of 1 person drag |
• 33% of body weight is taken by the floor • Rescuer and casualty can keep low • If casualty regains consciousness, they are not in a position strike out |
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5 advantages of 2 person drag |
• 33% of body weight is taken by the floor• Rescuer and casualty can keep low • Protection of casualtys head, neck and back and face direction of travel • Have a free hand for safe movement • Casualty will face away from direction of travel and be in a comfortable position |
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4 ways a 3rd rescuer can assist a 3 person drag |
• Guide the team with safe movement • Clear obstacles and open doors • Warning in changes in the floor such as stairs • Can rotate and relieve with either of the rescuers |
