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What is a major factor to consider during search and rescue missions?
What is a major factor to consider during search and rescue missions?
What is the expected consequence when a firefighter is injured during operations?
What is the expected consequence when a firefighter is injured during operations?
Which of the following contributes to the overall failure of a search and rescue mission?
Which of the following contributes to the overall failure of a search and rescue mission?
What effect does higher anxiety and exertion have on firefighters during search and rescue missions?
What effect does higher anxiety and exertion have on firefighters during search and rescue missions?
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What is the significance of conditioning for firefighters?
What is the significance of conditioning for firefighters?
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What influence do firefighter injuries have on their families and others?
What influence do firefighter injuries have on their families and others?
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How do the tactical considerations during search and rescue operations impact the execution of the mission?
How do the tactical considerations during search and rescue operations impact the execution of the mission?
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What is a potential result of a firefighter being in a high-stress situation during a rescue mission?
What is a potential result of a firefighter being in a high-stress situation during a rescue mission?
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What should firefighters remember in order to carry out search and rescue missions safely?
What should firefighters remember in order to carry out search and rescue missions safely?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the major steps to assist firefighters in rescue missions?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the major steps to assist firefighters in rescue missions?
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What is the primary reason why the victim in a fire situation suffers the most severe injuries?
What is the primary reason why the victim in a fire situation suffers the most severe injuries?
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Which of the following groups is classified as high risk during emergency situations?
Which of the following groups is classified as high risk during emergency situations?
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What characteristic describes the emotional state of victims that rescuers must consider?
What characteristic describes the emotional state of victims that rescuers must consider?
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How does group size influence behavior during an emergency evacuation?
How does group size influence behavior during an emergency evacuation?
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What is a risk factor for older adults during emergency situations?
What is a risk factor for older adults during emergency situations?
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Which of the following is true about individuals who are ill during emergencies?
Which of the following is true about individuals who are ill during emergencies?
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What is the consequence of one person's panic in large groups during an emergency?
What is the consequence of one person's panic in large groups during an emergency?
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What should be a primary focus when rescuing an unconscious victim?
What should be a primary focus when rescuing an unconscious victim?
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What generally characterizes the behavior of individuals in large public assemblies during emergencies?
What generally characterizes the behavior of individuals in large public assemblies during emergencies?
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What role does proper training play in the use of SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)?
What role does proper training play in the use of SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)?
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Study Notes
Search & Rescue Operations
- Safely and efficiently carry out search & rescue operations.
- The firefighter should be aware of the major factors that must be considered: the rescuer, the victim, the search & rescue environment, search and rescue size up, strategic considerations, and tactical procedures.
- The objective of this section is to help firefighters understand the conditions that are generally present when a firefighter is injured, what the results will be, the number of men lost when an injury is incurred, and what steps can be taken to prevent it.
Factors Affecting Search & Rescue Safety
- A firefighter is in poor physical condition.
- Additional firefighters are required to assist the injured firefighter.
- There is a possible overall failure of the search & rescue.
- Injury or death to the firefighter will seriously affect their family and/or others.
- If a firefighter is injured during operations it generally requires three (3) additional firefighters to be committed to assist them.
- Any firefighter is subjected to anxiety and exertion daring an operation.
- The higher level of anxiety and exertion occurs during search & rescue missions.
Steps for Firefighters
- Conditioning: A well-conditioned firefighter is less prone to injury.
- Protective gear: Properly worn and maintained can prevent injury.
- SCBA: Properly worn and maintained, along with proper training.
The Victim in Search & Rescue
- The victim does not have protective gear or SCBAS and, in addition, may be in poor physical condition.
- The victim is suffering the most severe result of the heat, smoke, and other conditions present in a fire situation.
- The rescuer must also take into account other considerations when dealing with a victim, such as their emotional state, and state of consciousness.
- An alert victim will be able to alert you to their location and possibly assist you in their rescue.
- An unconscious victim cannot, and this victim would be considered to be at high risk.
High Risk Groups
- The very young: They have the least understanding of the dangers and in many cases would not be sufficiently developed physically or mentally so they could take actions that would remove themselves from danger.
- The very old: They may not have an understanding of the problem. Their physical abilities may be impaired to the point that even with knowledge of the situation. They might not be able to escape.
- The ill: They may be unaware of their surroundings. They may be restrained in bed or a chair for their own protection. Their health condition may preclude their moving from one point to another.
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Large groups of people in public assembly: It is generally accepted that as the size of a group of people increase, the probability of panic increases tremendously.
- Seldom will they check the emergency exit locations. Therefore they almost always attempt to leave the area the same way they entered.
- In these situations they may react irrationally going into danger to get a coat or other belongings.
- One cry of panic by one person can stampede an extremely large group that previously was under control of itself.
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