Course code:
Duration: 3 days
Trainees per class: 10
Certificate validity: 3 years
1. Course Overview
The Reconnaissance and Search Skills for Rescue Operations course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to conduct reconnaissance, gather information, identify locations, and search for missing or trapped persons during emergencies.
The programme emphasizes scene assessment, hazard identification, selection of appropriate search methods, and coordination with rescue teams. Participants learn to perform assigned tasks in environments where hazards such as fire, smoke, toxic gases, confined spaces, or complex industrial conditions may be present.
2. Target Participants
This course is suitable for:
Rescue personnel and emergency response teams.
Members of fire-fighting teams and facility incident response teams.
Personnel working in industrial, maritime, and offshore environments.
Personnel assigned to reconnaissance, search, and assistance with the evacuation of casualties.
3. Training Contents
The course covers the following key topics:
Principles of reconnaissance and search in rescue operations.
Scene assessment, hazard identification, and determination of search areas.
Collection, verification, and reporting of information for rescue operations.
Systematic search methods and team coordination.
Use of communication devices, lighting, and suitable search-support equipment.
Recognition of hazards from smoke, toxic gases, unstable structures, and confined spaces.
Locating and approaching casualties and guiding them to safe areas within assigned responsibilities.
Practical reconnaissance, search, and reporting exercises.
4. Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Conduct initial reconnaissance and assess hazards at an incident scene.
Identify search areas and select appropriate search methods.
Collect and communicate accurate, timely information to the incident commander.
Coordinate with search team members and other rescue personnel.
Follow safety procedures, recognize the limits of their assigned duties, and avoid creating additional hazards.
5. Training Method
The course combines classroom instruction, technical guidance, and scenario-based practical exercises. Activities may be adapted to the working environment, scene characteristics, and the organizing entity’s requirements.
6. Duration and Certification
Training duration, entry requirements, assessment, and certification are determined in accordance with the course programme and applicable requirements at the time of delivery.
7. Course Registration
Safety and Environmental Protection Division (SEPD), Vietsovpetro provides information on the course programme, training schedule, and enrolment requirements.
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