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What is the primary purpose of conducting a secondary search?
Which team should ideally conduct the secondary search?
Why is it important to notify command when entering a building for a secondary search?
What should the secondary search team do periodically to increase the chances of locating victims?
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When conducting a secondary search, what is crucial for maintaining team integrity?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of the secondary search process?
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What should be included in the preparation for the secondary search?
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What is an additional area that should be checked during the secondary search?
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What type of conditions should be communicated to Incident Command during a secondary search?
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How should rooms be cleared during a secondary search?
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Study Notes
Secondary Search Assignment
- The secondary search is performed after the fire is under control and hazards are minimized.
- The secondary search team should not be the same as the primary search team or the RIC team.
- The secondary search should be thorough and systematic, similar to the primary search.
- The secondary search team should keep in contact with the incident commander (IC) to report any unsafe hazards or potential rekindle spots.
Responsibilities of the Secondary Search Team
- Ensure that appropriate tools are carried based on factors like hazards present, building construction, potential escape routes, and fire and smoke conditions.
- Notify command that the secondary search team is entering the building and the direction of the search.
- Conduct a thorough and systematic secondary search, which should be slower and more thorough than the primary search.
- Search all rooms, areas, and debris.
- Periodically call out for victims.
- Work from the fire area towards the exterior.
- Identify searched rooms.
- Maintain team integrity through visual, voice, or direct contact, and situational awareness.
- Clear all rooms visually or by touch.
- Stop periodically to listen for victims and fire sounds.
- Complete all tasks with a sense of thoroughness to locate any victims.
Other Considerations
- Extend the perimeter of the secondary search to the exterior of the building.
- Check surrounding vegetation, shrubs, and trees for victims who may have become unconscious while trying to escape the building.
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This quiz covers the protocols and responsibilities of the secondary search team during fire incidents. It emphasizes the importance of a thorough and systematic search after the fire is controlled, including communication with the incident commander and safety precautions. Test your knowledge on effective search techniques and team responsibilities.
