1. Explain how search and rescue operations are coordinated with other fire suppression operations.
2. Identify the factors to evaluate during a search and rescue size-up.
3. Explain how fire fighters maintain safety through risk management.
4. Describe the methods fire fighters use to determine whether an area is tenable.
5. Describe the objectives of a primary and secondary searches.
6. Describe a primary search using the oriented-vent-enter-isolate search (O-VEIS) method.
7. Explain how thermal imaging devices are used during search operations
8. List the major types of rescue methods.
9. Describe how to assist a victim to an exit.
10. List the common types of simple victim carries performed during rescue operations.
11. Describe how to apply a risk/benefit analysis to an emergency incident.
12. Explain how to maintain team integrity during emergency operations.
13. Describe the types of personnel accountability systems and how they function.
14. Describe the information that should be included in a mayday call for emergency assistance.
15. Define rapid intervention crews/companies.
16. Define rapid intervention crews/companies.
17. Describe common self-rescue techniques.
18. Describe air management procedures.
19. Describe how a rapid intervention pack can provide an emergency air supply to a downed or trapped fire fighter.
20. Explain the importance of the rehabilitation process.

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