22. Witnesses can provide information
about occupants still inside
structure.
9–22
Are there witnesses,
escaped
occupants?
Yes
No
Assume structure
is occupied until
searched
Are there witnesses,
escaped
occupants?
Are there witnesses,
escaped
occupants?
Question
witnesses
, escaped
occupants
Question
witnesses
, escaped
occupants
Relay info
to IC and
incoming
units
Relay info
to IC and
incoming
units
Verify
information if
possible
Verify
information if
possible
23. Fire attack and ventilation improves
conditions when done simultaneously
with search.
9–23
24. The decision of when to begin
search procedures will depend on
the circumstances.
9–24
34. Victims may seek shelter from fire
or be found in paths of egress.
9–34
35. Search the perimeter and check
where occupants may be overcome
with smoke while attempting escape.
9–35
Floor below windowsUnder beds and furnitureBehind
doors
On top of beds and furniture
36. Place a tool against the wall and
extend with arm or leg to search the
middle of the room.
9–36
37. Take the following actions if visibility
is limited during a primary search.
9–37
83. Use duck walk or low profile
maneuver in thick, dense smoke.
9–83
84. Follow these steps to
search for an exit.
9–84
1. Locate wall, crawl1. Locate wall, crawl
2. Sweep floor with
one hand
2. Sweep floor with
one hand
3. Sweep wall with
other hand for
window
3. Sweep wall with
other hand for
window
4. Determine if
window allows exit
4. Determine if
window allows exit
5. Notify Command,
ask about conditions
5. Notify Command,
ask about conditions
85. If on the ground floor, follow these
steps to exit a window.
9–85
1. Open window or
break with tool
2. Clear shards
3. Climb through,
feet first to
ground
86. If on an upper story, follow these
steps to exit a window.
9–86
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1. Find out if
aerial or ground
ladder is nearby
2. If not, report
location and
need for egress
3. Escape
rope system if
trained
87. Breaching an interior wall may
provide an exit route, but should be
used only as a last resort.
9–87
88. Always broadcast MAYDAY before
attempting to disentangle yourself.
9–88
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89. REVIEW QUESTION
How does a firefighter decide on the
best survival action to take if a
MAYDAY event does occur?
9–89
90. A rapid intervention team or crew
(RIT/RIC) is required by NFPA®
1500
and OSHA at any hazard zone.
9–90
91. CAUTION!
Do not underestimate the time and
personnel required to rescue a downed
firefighter. Carrying one unconscious
firefighter can require four rescuers, and
fully removing the firefighter from the
hazard zone can require up to twelve
rescuers. This process can take as long
as 20 minutes to complete.
9–91
92. Mandatory equipment for RIC/RIT
is described by AWARE acronym.
9–92
Air
Water
A
Extrication
Radio
96. After locating a downed firefighter,
RIC/RIT take the following actions.
9–96
97. RIC/RIT then notifies Command of
the location and status of downed
firefighter.
9–97
98. Exiting IDLH area usually takes
priority over stabilizing injuries.
9–98
99. Make sure that SCBA is
functioning or remove firefighter
from hazardous atmosphere.
9–99
100. WARNING!
Never remove your facepiece or
compromise the proper operation of
your SCBA to share your air supply—
not even with another firefighter.
9–100
101. REVIEW QUESTION
When does a rapid intervention crew
or team (RIC/RIT) begin work on an
incident scene?
9–101
102. • The first priority at any structural fire is
that of survival, both for the individual
and of fellow firefighters.
• In order to meet this goal firefighters
must learn to size up a situation,
practice situational awareness,
manage air supply, and remove victims
to safety.
Summary
9–102
(Cont.)
103. • Firefighters also must know MAYDAY
procedures, master self-rescue
techniques, and be able to locate and
rescue downed firefighters as part of a
rapid intervention crew or team.
Summary
9–103
104. Demonstrate the procedure for
conducting a primary search.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 9-I-1.
Learning Objective 10
9–104
105. Demonstrate the procedure for
conducting a secondary search.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 9-I-2.
Learning Objective 11
9–105
106. Demonstrate the incline drag.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 9-I-3.
Learning Objective 12
9–106
107. Demonstrate the webbing drag.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 9-I-4.
Learning Objective 13
9–107
109. Demonstrate the seat lift/carry — Two-
rescuer method.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 9-I-6.
Learning Objective 15
9–109
110. Demonstrate the extremities lift/carry
— Two-rescuer method.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 9-I-7.
Learning Objective 16
9–110
111. Demonstrate the actions required for
transmitting a MAYDAY report.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 9-I-8.
Learning Objective 17
9–111
112. Demonstrate the proper procedures
for an SCBA air emergency.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 9-I-9.
Learning Objective 18
9–112
113. Demonstrate the actions required for
withdrawing from a hostile
environment with a hoseline.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 9-I-10.
Learning Objective 19
9–113
114. Demonstrate the side technique for
low profile maneuvers without
removing SCBA.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 9-I-11.
Learning Objective 20
9–114
115. Perform the SCBA-first technique for
low profile maneuvers without
removing SCBA.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 9-I-12.
Learning Objective 21
9–115
116. Demonstrate the method for breaching
an interior wall.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 9-I-13.
Learning Objective 22
9–116
117. Demonstrate the steps for
disentangling from debris or wires.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 9-I-14.
Learning Objective 23
9–117