Peach
Fire Department

Instructor-led discussion of primary and secondary search operations. Officer selects search type covered and documents it below. Topics that fit this sheet include: standard left-hand / right-hand wall search, oriented search (officer-anchored), split search, large-area search with rope, VEIS / VEIES (Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search), targeted search using TIC, search of residential vs commercial occupancies, search with and without a hoseline, victim location and removal techniques (drags, lifts, carries — see Drags & Carries sheet for hands-on), grid and team coordination, and primary vs secondary search documentation. Reference: NFPA 1001, IFSTA Essentials Ch. on Search & Rescue. Document the specific search method discussed, building type, and key tactical considerations.

1. 1. Define the search method covered and conditions where it is appropriate.
2. 2. Identify crew positions and communication requirements.
3. 3. Describe decision points (when to abort, when to escalate to RIT).
4. 4. Discuss TIC use and limitations during the search method covered.
5. 5. Review primary vs secondary search responsibility and documentation.

For firefighters from other departments.