Secondary Search FOG

What is the primary reason for conducting a secondary search after a fire is under control?

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the secondary search team?

How should the secondary search be conducted compared to the primary search?

What method should be employed to communicate the search direction to command?

Which of the following is a key consideration in preparing for the secondary search?

During the secondary search, what should a team do periodically to ensure thoroughness?

How should a secondary search team maintain their safety and communication?

What should the secondary search team do at the end of their search in each room?

In addition to the interior search, what area should the secondary search team extend to?

What is a crucial reason for maintaining a sense of thoroughness during the secondary search?

Secondary Search Assignment

The secondary search is conducted after the fire is under control and hazardous conditions are minimized.
It should be performed by a crew that did not conduct the primary search or serve as the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC).
The secondary search should be as comprehensive and systematic as the primary search.
The secondary search team should maintain communication with the Incident Commander (IC) to report unsafe hazards and potential rekindle spots.

### Responsibilities

The secondary search team must equip themselves with appropriate tools based on:
- Present hazards
- Building construction type and features
- Potential escape routes
- Fire and smoke conditions
The secondary search team must inform the IC of their entry into the building and the search direction.
It should be a thorough and systematic search that is slower and more thorough than the primary search.
All rooms, areas, and debris should be searched thoroughly.
The team should periodically call out for victims.
The search should progress from the fire area to the exterior.
Rooms that have been searched should be identified.
The team should maintain their integrity through visual, voice, or direct contact to maintain situational awareness.
All rooms must be cleared visually or by touch.
The team members must stop periodically to listen for victims and fire sounds.
All tasks should be completed with a sense of thoroughness to locate any victims.

Other Considerations

The secondary search should extend to the exterior of the building, including surrounding vegetation, shrubs, and trees, to check for victims who may have become unconscious while trying to escape the building.

This quiz covers the protocols and responsibilities involved in conducting a secondary search after a fire incident. Participants will learn about the necessary tools, communication with the Incident Commander, and the systematic approach required to ensure thoroughness and safety. Understanding these procedures is crucial for effective firefighting and rescue operations.