For this drill you will need

1. Full turnout gear w/o SCBA
2. Room setup like a bedroom
3. Hand tools
4. Department SOP’s for search

Remember to cover the basics

1. Check the door for heat before opening
2. when you enter the room check behind the door. Even though it may not stop there could be a decent pocket for a small person or child
3. Pick a pattern left or right
4. Use tool to keep you oriented to wall depending on the search you are doing
5. Ensure that you are actually finding the windows and doors
6. Communicate size of room. No point in crowding into a small room

We will provide different illustrations of various techniques. If you are looking for books or videos Fire Engineering and Fire Department Training Network

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