Signal Search
A transceiver search consists of three phases:
- The signal search is when you are looking for a signal from the buried victim's transceiver.
- The coarse search happens when you have a signal and can start to focus in on the victim's location.
- The fine search takes place when you're about 3 m from the buried victim.
The videos and images on this page demonstrate the key points of the signal search.
- Ensure everyone's transceivers are on search mode.
- Look for visual clues on the surface of the debris.
- If you have a last seen point, start there.
- Carry out the signal search in a systematic fashion.
Multiple Rescuers
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Take the time to ensure everyone's transceiver is in search mode. Any transceiver that remains in send mode will introduce another signal to the search, confusing and slowing the rescue effort. 
Multiple rescuers should line up across the debris and move down in a systematic pattern that covers the whole area until someone picks up a signal. Keep 40 metres between searchers. This will ensure that you do not miss any of the search area. When your transceiver picks up a signal, a number and direction indicator will appear on your screen and you will hear a beeping sound. Let the others know you have a signal and move into the next stage: the coarse search. Leave no more than 20 metres from the edge of the avalanche. This will ensure you do not miss any of the search area.
Single Rescuer
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With a single rescuer, start from the last seen point and move systematically down the debris. Keep 40 metres between switchbacks. This will ensure a signal is not missed.
See the signal search in action.