1. CONFIRM LOAD AND DON THE BAG: Verify the bag is properly loaded with the correct rope type and length per department protocol, with the working end accessible at the top. Don the bag cross-body, shoulder to opposite hip, and adjust the strap for a snug fit that clears your SCBA without restricting mobility.

2. ASCEND AND STAGE AT THE ENTRY POINT: Ascend to the designated entry point while maintaining team integrity. Do not open the bag or loosen the closure until the anchor is established.

3. ESTABLISH A BOMB-PROOF ANCHOR: Select a substantial, fixed anchor point immediately outside the IDLH entry, such as a ladder rung, structural member, or dedicated anchor strap. Retrieve the working end of the rope and secure it using an approved knot, a bowline or figure-8 on a bight with a locking carabiner. Physically and visually verify anchor integrity before entry.

4. OPEN THE BAG FOR DEPLOYMENT: Unclip the outer protective flap buckle and loosen the inner drawstring enough to allow free rope pay-out. Do not fully open the bag, as controlled pay-out prevents premature spill and slack accumulation.

5. ENTER AND DEPLOY THE LINE: Enter the structure and begin the search. The rope deploys from the top of the bag as you advance. Maintain forward movement to prevent slack from accumulating, which eliminates the entanglement hazard created by loose line in the work area.

6. EXECUTE EMERGENCY DOFFING IF ENTANGLED: If you or the bag become entangled and cannot be freed within seconds, announce the situation to your team immediately. Locate the seatbelt-style buckle on your chest or shoulder, press the release button firmly with one hand, and push the bag away from your body. The deployed search line remains intact and provides your egress path. Announce "Bag is ditched" to your team and continue the mission or egress along the line.

7. REPACK AFTER USE: Empty the bag completely and clean with a stiff brush, mild soap, and water. No chemical solvents. Air dry completely before reloading. Feed the anchor end in first and stuff the rope hand-over-hand. Do not coil. Cinch the drawstring, close the outer flap, and buckle the strap.

8. INSPECT AT EVERY SHIFT: Check the bag body for rips, tears, abrasion, and thermal damage at the seams. Inspect the shoulder strap for fraying, cuts, and compromised stitching at all attachment points. Actuate the quick-release buckle multiple times to confirm audible latch and instant release without binding. Check the D-ring and grommet for corrosion or warping. Open the bag and confirm the working end is accessible and ready. Log results per department equipment tracking policy.

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