Searching smarter / John "Skip" Coleman.

Includes index.

The scope of the problem -- Types of search used today -- The incident commander and the search group -- The relationship between search and groups/divisions -- The standard method of search -- Team search -- The oriented search -- Vent/enter/search (ves) -- Primary and secondary searches -- Prioritizing search -- Search vs. rescue -- Reading the building for search -- Where to start and where to stop a search -- How long should a search last? -- Searching with a hoseline -- Searching with a tool -- Searching with a thermal imager -- Searching single-family occupancies -- Searching multi-family occupancies -- Searching low-rise motels -- Nursing homes and other healthcare/institutional occupancies -- Searching restaurants -- Strip malls -- Worship buildings -- Searching industrial occupancies -- Searching newer office buildings -- Large malls and big box stores -- Final thoughts.

"Searching Smarter defines the three most common types of search (the standard, oriented, and team search) and applies them to existing common occupancy types (residential and commercial occupancy). It also discusses the relationship between command and other divisions/groups, search basics, and reading buildings for search.".