Control measure Have clearly defined area of operations
Control measure knowledge
To carry out a co-ordinated search plan, the best way of defining and subdividing the search area should be considered. Once designated, search teams should confirm this, and provide regular updates to the incident commander.
Establish clearly defined parameters of the search area and subdivide into appropriate sizes depending on:
- Structure
- Terrain
- Natural features
- Type and size of transport involved
- Available resources
If visibility is reduced, or at night, give additional consideration to using safe routes and landmarks.
Strategic actions
Fire and rescue services should:
Provide personnel with the means to effectively co-ordinate, record and communicate search information
Tactical actions
Incident commanders should:
Implement a co-ordinated search plan, define parameters and sub-divide the area where necessary
Develop a plan based on Locate, Access, Stabilise, Transport (LAST) principles
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
| Control measure element | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
Areas requiring search |
Understand:
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Practical application
| Control measure element | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
Co-ordinate the search plan based on who is being searched for, the search area, conditions and resources available |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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