unit 5: search and rescue size-up search involves: locating family members. documenting...
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Goals of Search and Rescue Rescue lightly trapped family members first Self-Extrication PM 5-1TRANSCRIPT
Unit 5: Search and Rescue
Size-up Search involves:
Locating family members. Documenting location.
Rescue involves procedures and methods to extricate family members.
PM 5-1
Decision To Attempt Rescue
Risk involved to the rescuer
PM 5-1
Goals of Search and Rescue
Rescue lightly trapped family members first Self-Extrication
PM 5-1
Effective Search and Rescue
Effective size-up Rescuer safety Family member safety
PM 5-1
Unit Objectives
Identify sizeup requirements for potential search and rescue situations.
Describe the most common techniques for search a structure.
Use safe techniques for debris removal and family member extrication.
Describe ways to protect yourself during search and rescue.
PM 5-2
Search and Rescue Size-up
1. Gather Facts2. Assess Damage3. Consider Probabilities4. Assess Your Situation5. Establish Priorities6. Make Decisions7. Develop Plans of Action8. Take Action9. Evaluate Progress
PM 5-3-7
Search and Rescue
Light Damage
PM 5-9
Search and Rescue
Moderate Damage
PM 5-9
Search and Rescue
Heavy Damage
PM 5-9
Safety Considerations
Make your safety your primary concern. Be alert for hazards. Use safety equipment.
Safety = Success
PM 5-12
Conducting Search Operations
Inspect area by:1. Employing search techniques based on size-up.2. Locating potential family members.
PM 5-15
Conducting Search Operations: Pancake
PM 5-15
Conducting Search Operations: Lean-to
PM 5-16
Conducting Search Operations: V-Void
PM 5-16
Conducting Search Operations
Individual Voids
PM 5-16
Conducting Search Operations
Sample Systematic Room Search
Systematic Room-Search Pattern, bottom-up/top-down
or right wall/left wall to ensure that the entire building is searched.
PM 5-18
Effective Search Methodology
Indicates rescuer location Prevents duplication of effort
PM 5-19
Search Methods
1. Call out to family members.2. Use systematic search pattern.3. Stop frequently to listen.4. Triangulate.5. Mark searched areas to document results.6. Report results.
PM 5-18-19
Conducting Search Operations
PM 5-18
Conducting Rescue Operations
Primary Functions: Creating safe rescue environment
Lift objects out of the way. Remove debris.
Triaging or stabilizing family members Removing family members
PM 5-19
Creating a Safe Environment
Goals: Maintain rescuer safety. Triage in lightly and moderately damaged
buildings. Evacuate family members quickly from
moderately damaged buildings-minimize injury.
PM 5-20
Precautions to Minimize Risk
Safe Environment: Know your limitations Follow safety procedures.
PM 5-20
Removing Family Members
Types of family member removal include: Self-removal or assist. Lifts and drags.
Allow family members to extricate themselves when possible.
PM 5-21
Extrication Method
Depends upon: General stability of immediate environment. Number of rescuers available. Strength and ability of rescuers. Condition of family member.
PM 5-22
Carries and Drags
One person arm carry One person pack strap carry Two person carry Chair carry Shoulder and foot drag Blanket drag
PM 5-22-26