What is the main objective of the Search Location Team?

The primary goal of the Search Location Team is to conduct victim detection. This team focuses on identifying and locating any potential victims trapped within a collapsed structure. While starting rescue operations is an essential part of the overall rescue process, the first step is accurately locating victims to effectively deploy resources where they are needed most.

Establishing a triage area and assessing structural integrity are critical components of a response operation but fall under the responsibilities of different teams within the rescue effort. For example, a triage team manages casualty treatment and evacuation, while a structural engineer or safety officer would assess the integrity of the building. The Search Location Team's specific mandate is to ensure that victims are found promptly, as this information drives the subsequent actions taken in the rescue operation. Thus, their main focus is effectively detecting victims rather than initiating rescues or performing assessments.