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Floor Two: Window size and layout would indicate the top left
window leads to a bedroom and the top right window leads to a

vent on the roof will indicate that those are both bedrooms. The
alpha side (side 1) bottom right window, due to its size and the size

bathroom. A fogged window and plumbing vent pipe location are
indicators.

of operable window that it is a living or family room.

Basement: The window size coupled with our knowledge of floor
layouts would indicate bottom left window leads to a bedroom. The

Split-entry (bi-level) structures, reference the Search Company
Manual. (This chapter has not yet been published).

bottom right window is clear but has a dryer vent near by (Seen in
Alpha side picture), couple that with knowledge of tri-levels to
determine there is a bathroom downstairs which will be typically
stacked for ease of construction, this would indicate a laundry and
bathroom.

To understand how to specifically search Split-level (tri-level) and

Part 2 of this document covered the importance of a search 360 and
how it can decrease time to locate presenting victims. We also
discussed how yard and building, smoke and fire conditions may
influence our search. Sizing-Up the building itself and the

Split-entry (bi-level): This type of home will also have two sets of

importance of paying attention to the details. Knowing specific
building styles in your area can lead to a successful search. Part 3

stairs that are parallel, these are usually oriented from the alpha
(side 1) to charlie sides (side 3). The front door leads to a smaller

will focus on the interior. Specifically it will go over Victims; LIFE,
human behavior and victims body orientation. Sizing-up interior

foyer while one set (typically the side towards the garage) leads
downstairs while the other set leads to the main living area on floor

conditions, construction and floor plans. #end


two. The downstairs will typically
have the garage with a short
hallway, a laundry room, a
bathroom and possibly a
bedroom, office or family room.
The upstairs typically has a
living room, kitchen (on one
side of the structure) and three
bedrooms and a full bathroom
(on the opposite side of the
structure.)
If you we