Blue Flower

Previously in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series we have learned about the simplest and most reliable navigation algorithm for small area primary search – "Door" + "Follow". Among other things we have learned that this algorithm does not guarantee complete area coverage if there are loops in the layout. In Part 3 video we will study a more advanced navigation algorithm that addresses this problem. It is called "Door" + "Split" and it allows a team of two to safely visit more area while searching in unknown layout and zero visibility.

In the Part 1 of this series we have learned how to use the simplest and most reliable navigation algorithm for searching an unknown small area layout in zero visibility with a team of two firefighters – "Door" + "Follow" . In this second part of the series we will take a second look at the same algorithm, but this time as applied to the team in which one of the members has limited interior experience. We will learn what measures the team leader should take to keep the search safe.

This will be a series of videos that will describe in full detail the best ways to navigate inside any layout in zero visibility while conducting a small area primary search. In part 1 we will start with the simplest and most reliable navigation algorithm and in the following parts we will progress to more advanced topics.