Questions and Answers
What is the primary responsibility of the company officer during a rope assisted search?
What should the officer consider when determining the rope assisted search procedure to be used?
Why is it important for the officer to keep the rope in their hand during deployment?
What should the officer do when making an inside turn during a rope assisted search?
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What is the purpose of using the scan-and-release method with the thermal camera?
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How should the officer use the thermal camera to assist the team members?
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What should the officer do with the rope bag during a rope assisted search?
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What is the length of the kernmantle rope in the rope bag?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Irons position?
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What is the purpose of leaving the bag tied off in the area where the victim was found?
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What is the role of the H-Tool position during a search operation?
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What is the benefit of using a rope during a search operation?
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What is the primary responsibility of the SCBA position?
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In which situation would the company officer pick up their rope on the way out with no reason for haste?
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What is the purpose of the RASP exit?
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What is the responsibility of the safety person stationed at the doorway?
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During a primary search in a complex building, what equipment should be used for life-safety purposes?
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What is the minimum number of personnel required for a Rope Assisted Search Procedure (R.A.S.P.) team?
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What is the purpose of leaving a medium-sized object across the doorway of a room that has been searched?
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What is the recommended tool for Position 3 in a R.A.S.P. team, according to the text?
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What is the primary function of the individual in Position 4 in a R.A.S.P. team?
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What is the significance of the 'Rope Assisted Search Procedures' (R.A.S.P.) in complex building searches?
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What is the primary purpose of the 'primary search kit' mentioned in the text?
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Why is a medium-sized object used to mark a cleared room in a simple building search instead of a smaller object?
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What is the highest tactical priority once a fire is confirmed during firefighting operations?
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Which of the following accurately describes the primary search process?
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Why is strong accountability of members' whereabouts critical during primary search operations?
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What should Company Officers prioritize during primary search operations?
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As building size and complexity increase, what also increases according to the guidelines?
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Which of the following statements about primary search operations is true?
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What is a primary characteristic of primary search as described in the guidelines?
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What does the effective communication during primary search operations ensure?
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What is the primary responsibility of the company officer during an emergency exit situation?
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When should the company make an immediate withdrawal from a search?
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What is indicated when a medium-sized room object is placed in a doorway?
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What is the main objective of a secondary search?
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Under what conditions should the company members position themselves during an emergency exit?
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What role do primary search kits serve in an emergency situation?
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Study Notes
Search and Rescue Guidelines
- The primary search is the top tactical priority during fireground operations, aiming to locate victims in the fire-affected area.
Primary Search Guidelines
- Primary search occurs simultaneously with initial fire control operations, with Company Officers maintaining strong accountability of their members' whereabouts and effective communication.
- In single-family dwellings and simple layouts, rescuers work in teams of two, communicating frequently and leaving a medium-sized object in the doorway to indicate a cleared room.
- In complex buildings, lifelines and equipment are used due to increased life-safety risks, with each engine, squad, and tower equipped with a primary search kit containing 200' of kernmantle rope, carabiners, and a company nametag.
Rope Assisted Search Procedures (RASP)
- A minimum of three personnel are required, with four being the preferred number.
- Team positions include:
- Company Officer: Rope bag, TIC, Radio, Light, and team leader.
- Irons: Forcible entry/exit tools and wall breach.
- H-Tool: Hydraulic door tool (may be substituted by Company Officer depending on building construction).
- SCBA: RIT SCBA emergency air system.
- The Company Officer is responsible for:
- Safety and accountability of the team.
- Determining the rope assisted search procedure, including entry/exit point, search pattern, and tool usage.
- Deploying the rope, ensuring it is anchored in a safe area and maintaining control during deployment.
- Using the thermal camera to interpret room contents, eliminate open areas, and track company members.
Search Team Positioning
- See Diagram A and B on pages five and six for search team positioning.
RASP Exit
- The search team exits the building using the rope to direct them back to the entry point.
- There are three types of exits:
- Routine Exit: After completing the primary search with no victims found.
- Victim Found: Leaving the rope bag tied off in the area where the victim was found to direct another company back to the search area.
- Emergency Exit: Immediate withdrawal due to unsafe conditions or building evacuation, with the Company Officer directing the team out while maintaining accountability.
Secondary Search
- Secondary search occurs after fire control has been completed and the Incident Command has reported the fire under control.
- The purpose is to provide a complete and thorough search of the fire area for any victims that may have been missed during the primary search.
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This quiz tests knowledge of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department's Standard Operating Guidelines for search and rescue operations, including NIMS compliance.