Where does Team 2 set the ladder and enter?

Where does Team 2 set the ladder and enter?

• A. At the right front cargo door/Door R1; then count/check for victims and perform a right-hand search.
• B. At the left rear cargo door/Door L2; then count/check for victims and perform a left-hand search.
• C. At the nose hatch; then immediately begin movement through the cabin.
• D. At the tail door; then perform a top-down search.

Answer: (B)

A systematic interior entry from a rear door with a left-hand search ensures complete, coordinated coverage of the cabin while keeping track of victims. Entering through the left rear cargo door provides direct access to the passenger area from the aft section, allowing Team 2 to start the search on the left side and move forward in a controlled, orderly fashion. Counting or noting victims as they advance gives the incident commander an accurate tally and helps prevent double-counting or missed victims. The left-hand search technique keeps Team 2 aligned to one side, making it easier to maintain contact and accountability while progressing through the cabin. Using the nose hatch or tail door would disrupt this established entrance pattern and the top-down approach isn’t suited for a passenger cabin search, so the rear-left entry with a left-hand search is the most effective choice.

A systematic interior entry from a rear door with a left-hand search ensures complete, coordinated coverage of the cabin while keeping track of victims. Entering through the left rear cargo door provides direct access to the passenger area from the aft section, allowing Team 2 to start the search on the left side and move forward in a controlled, orderly fashion. Counting or noting victims as they advance gives the incident commander an accurate tally and helps prevent double-counting or missed victims. The left-hand search technique keeps Team 2 aligned to one side, making it easier to maintain contact and accountability while progressing through the cabin. Using the nose hatch or tail door would disrupt this established entrance pattern and the top-down approach isn’t suited for a passenger cabin search, so the rear-left entry with a left-hand search is the most effective choice.