581 Water Rescue Flashcards
What is a level 1 water op(3)
Working within 3metres of water
Water up to the top of a fire boot (2foot)
Working in water slow moving with no forceable risk
If a rescue is to be made (or if in any doubt) what level must the IC declare
Level 2
Define level 3 water op
Flood response where a large number of FF will be committed to the water
When is a Technical Rescue Adviser mobilised
Level 2 water op
When might water appear calm but be moving underneath
When a sluice gate is open
When may the IC commit a crew into mud/ice without the training and equipment FRU/SRT have
Only in exceptional life critical circumstances where waiting would be detrimental
What info might the IC seek from witnesses at a water op (5)
No. people involved
Where last seen
Was casualty wearing a life jacket
What clothing was casualty dressed in
Any hazards/threats to be aware of
PPE for water rescue level 1
Full fire kit
PFF
IF HELMET TO BE WORN UNDO STRAP
If there is a risk to crews falling in the water a safety officer must be nominated. What must they have on them
Throw line
Where possible nominate spotters UP and DOWN stream and consider FRU.
What equipment must the spotter have
Throw line
Level 1 water op rescue hierarchy
Talk
Reach
Throw
Level 2 water op rescue hierarchy
Wade
Row
Go/tow
In the water rescue hierarchy what qualification do you need to WADE
Firefighter in exceptional circumstances only.
FRU/SRT
What HAS to be in place at an initial attendance for a level 2 water rescue before FRU arrives on scene (11)
Competent and capable FF
Personnel fully briefed
Safety line supervisor
Rigged appropriately
Hose inflation kit considered
Comms
Enter water slowly to reduce shock
Clear comms /appliance engines off
Depth gauged using ceiling hook
Safety line officer briefed to monitor crew for distress and withdraw them if necessary
Be ready to switch crews with FRU/SRT as soon as possible
What must message must the initial IC send after a level 2 rescue
Priority message outlining the actions taken
When else might a level 2 water op be declared
When moving the HVP submersible pump
When req FRU to a water op what must you also remember
Req FRU with BT attribute (boat)
Minimum amount of time an ERB is deployed into water from the time a casualty was seen entering the water
90minutes
When is it time for ERB to cease its search in the water
All agencies agree at Silver meeting level
90mins
Conditions deteriorated
MCA or MPS instruct
All rescues achieved
How many boats must you have on the Thames for training
2
If you have a person stuck in mud or ice what priority message must you send
Req att of FRU with RESCUE PATH
Considerations an IC must take when planning a mud rescue (4)
Tidal rising/falling
Condition of the casualty
Distance to the casualty
Mud born hazards
Assistance considerations for Thames bases incidents (1)
Check the fire boat has been ordered
When may a FF put their head under water or use a BA set at a water incident
Never
