Definition & Operational Usage
Search and Rescue (SAR) encompasses the tactical operations aimed at locating and extricating individuals who are trapped or endangered in environments compromised by fire or other hazards. This process involves the implementation of systematic search methodologies, often utilizing tools such as thermal imaging cameras (TIC) and adhering to Incident Command System (ICS) protocols. Not to be confused with recovery operations, SAR prioritizes the immediate safety and extraction of live victims, often conducted in designated Hot or Warm Zones.
Category context: Core tactics, command, suppression, ventilation, search, and water supply terminology used on the fireground.
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