581 Water Rescue Flashcards
What is Level 1 Water Ops?
Operations where firefighters work within 3m of an unprotected waters edge, or enter water that is both shallow enough not to compromise their PPE (i.e. over the top of their fire boots) and slow moving enough that there is no foreseeable risk that they will be swept off their feet.
What is Level 2 water Ops?
Operations where firefighters may have to commit to water (still or moving) to affect a rescue. This includes all incidents involving people in the water and any other incidents beyond the limitations of level 1. Usually FRU or SRT
What is Level 3 Water Ops?
Operations which involve the deployment of the Flood Response Kits (FRK) where firefighters may be required to work under the guidance of FRU SRT near, on or in flood water. This equipment will normally be deployed for flooding over a wide area but it can also be used for more localised floods where significant numbers of firefighters need to be committed to the water.
Who Are SRT
Swift Water Rescue Technicians
What is a TAR ?
Tactical Adviser Rescue
When will a TAR be deployed?
L1 Water ops - Informed
L2 Water ops - mobilised
TAR does not need to be present for operations to commence
Who can be committed to perform Rescues on mud, ice or partially frozen water?
FRU SRT
ICs must not commit untrained personnel on or into mud, ice or partially frozen water unless the situation is so critical that to await the arrival of further resources is likely to result in loss of human life
What Safety Precautions should be implemented at a L! Water Ops Incident?
- 3M minimum restricted zone from waters edge
- PFDs are worn
- Chin Straps unfastened if helmets are worn
- Safety officer with throw line deployed
- Spotters
What is the Hierarchy of Water Rescue?
L1 - Talk Reach Throw L2 - Wade Row Go/Tow
If in an Life threatening situation non FRU SRT firefighters have to enter the water, what must be considered?
- Competent and capable individual
- Fully Briefed
- SO with Throw line in place
- Correctly rigged and attached to safety line
- Consider use of inflated hose
- Priority message detailing actions
What does FRU SRT PPE consist of?
- Drysuit.
- PFD.
- Water rescue helmet.
- Gloves.
- Thermal under clothing as required.
What are the 3 types of ROW rescue?
(i) A tethered and empty boat or rescue path.
(ii) A tethered and crewed boat/path.
(iii) An untethered and crewed boat.
What are the 2 types of GO/TOW rescue?
(i) Tethered
(ii) Non – tethered.
What is ERB?
Emergency Rescue Boat Operations
Minimum crewing of an ERB?
Two FRU SRT
Maximum capacity of an ERB?
7 People (650kg)
What must the ERB use at night or during poor visibility?
The all round White navigation light
What is the MCA?
Maritime coastguard agency
What is the RNLI?
Royal national lifeboat institution
Who are the MPU?
Metropolitan police marine police unit
What is an IRP?
Inflatable Rescue path
Who should be contacted before launching an ERB on the thames?
VTS on channel Thames 1
When can a ERB cease operation when searching for a casualty?
A minimum of 90min after casualty was last seen.
Who are the PLA?
Port of London authority
Who will be mobilised when L2 water rescue is implemented and a PATH is required?
2 FRUs with BT PATH, a TRA and a SM
Can BA be used in the Water?
NO
What is the FRK?
Flood Rescue Kit
What are the 3 types of flood?
- Tidal
- Fluvial - River
- Pluvial - Rain
What are the 3 Phases of Flooding?
Phase 1 - Includes time critical life saving rescues
Phase 2 - Rescues from places of temporary safety
Phase 3 - Search, stabilisation and body recovery
How will First responders at a flooding be identified?
YELLOW water safety Helmet
How will a TRA be identified?
Surcoat with TRA Insert and a WHITE Water safety helmet
How will FRU SRT be identified?
RED Water safety helmet
What is the maximum depth for a wade rescue wearing L3 PPE?
60cm (2ft)
where are FRK stored?
5 FRKs are kept at Brigade Distribution Centre BDC Croydon
What does a FRK contain?
5x4m FRB (boats) 1x Versadock Raft and PPE for upto 20 firefighters
How many people can the FRB carry?
8
What is a FRB?
Flood rescue boat
How should flood contaminated PPE be deconned?
Collected in box pallet and collection arranged by Logistics manager at RMC
What are the symptoms of Weils disease (Leptospirosis)?
Bacteria present in water
- The first sign of Weil’s disease is flu like illness within about 3-4 days of the infection.
- After 6-7 days a severe headache and conjunctivitis with the possibility of meningitis follows.
- At 8-10 days, kidney failure and the beginnings of jaundice will become obvious.
What is contained in an ERB Thames Pack?
- 1 x Navigation and blue light mast
- 2 x Cargo storage nets
- 1 x Thames storage bag
- 1 x Extinguisher
- 1 x Anchor, warp and storage bag
- 1 x Air horn
- 1 x Anchor retaining cable
- 1 x Mooring line
