The final Rope Based Wide Area Search technique we will discuss is the most complex: the Rope Assisted Grid Pattern Search. This search is designed for searching wide open spaces with little to no visibility. This is a complex technique used at complex fires, meaning you must train aggressively if you intend to effectively deploy it at a fire. To perform the Rope Assisted Grid Search using the ARS FSO Firefighter Rescue & Search Kit, the trunk line firefighter moves into the space, finds a stopp

Following last week’s intro to Rope Based Wide Area Search utilizing the ARS FSO Firefighter Rescue & Search Kit, we begin our series by looking at a Passive, Rope Oriented Search. First, a Rope Oriented Search is based on a team deploying a rope as they enter, one member maintains the rope, and the others maintain orientation to the rope firefighter either verbally or visually, providing a bread crumb trail for exit if necessary. It is simple and easy to deploy. A PASSIVE Rope Oriented search c

Next up, we’ll continue our series on Rope Based Wide Area Search utilizing the ARS FSO Firefighter Rescue & Search Kit looking at Active, Rope Oriented Search, the gold standard. As a reminder, a Rope Oriented Search is based on a team deploying a rope as they enter, one member maintains the rope, and the others maintain orientation to the rope firefighter either verbally or visually, providing a bread crumb trail for exit if necessary. It is simple and easy to deploy. In an ACTIVE Rope Oriente

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