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Effective Search and Rescue Operations Guide

This guide covers size-up requirements, search techniques, debris removal, protection methods, and safe strategies for search and rescue operations. Learn effective methodologies, safety considerations, and techniques for extricating family members.

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Effective Search and Rescue Operations Guide

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  1. 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

  2. Decision To Attempt Rescue • Risk involved to the rescuer PM 5-1

  3. Goals of Search and Rescue • Rescue lightly trapped family members first • Self-Extrication PM 5-1

  4. Effective Search and Rescue • Effective size-up • Rescuer safety • Family member safety PM 5-1

  5. 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

  6. Search and Rescue Size-up • Gather Facts • Assess Damage • Consider Probabilities • Assess Your Situation • Establish Priorities • Make Decisions • Develop Plans of Action • Take Action • Evaluate Progress PM 5-3-7

  7. Search and Rescue Light Damage PM 5-9

  8. Search and Rescue Moderate Damage PM 5-9

  9. Search and Rescue Heavy Damage PM 5-9

  10. Safety Considerations • Make your safety your primary concern. • Be alert for hazards. • Use safety equipment. Safety = Success PM 5-12

  11. Conducting Search Operations Inspect area by: • Employing search techniques based on size-up. • Locating potential family members. PM 5-15

  12. Conducting Search Operations: Pancake PM 5-15

  13. Conducting Search Operations: Lean-to PM 5-16

  14. Conducting Search Operations: V-Void PM 5-16

  15. Conducting Search Operations Individual Voids PM 5-16

  16. Conducting Search Operations PM 5-18

  17. Effective Search Methodology • Indicates rescuer location • Prevents duplication of effort PM 5-19

  18. Search Methods • Call out to family members. • Use systematic search pattern. • Stop frequently to listen. • Triangulate. • Mark searched areas to document results. • Report results. PM 5-18-19

  19. Conducting Search Operations PM 5-18

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. Precautions to Minimize Risk Safe Environment: • Know your limitations • Follow safety procedures. PM 5-20

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

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