A635 Water Rescue Incidents (11-01-2013)

Question 1

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Water rescue is normally a _________ rescue to be accomplished only by ________ _________:

Answer 1

• Technical
• Spec Ops

Question 2

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In the absence of Spec Ops, first in company officers will only initiate swift water rescues after:

Answer 2

A thorough risk benefit analysis

Question 3

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What water rescue equipment will be maintained on each AFD apparatus?

Answer 3

• 1 PFD and rescue helmet for each assigned firefighter riding on the unit
• At least 1 additional PFD for victim
• 2 Water rescue throw bags
• 6, white in color, night glow strips with 6 zip ties

Question 4

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Where should the attachment of the glow sticks be made?

Answer 4

High on the shoulder of the PFD

Question 5

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The hot zone should be a minimum ___ feet?

Answer 5

15 feet

Question 6

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Where should personnel with throw bags be positioned?

Answer 6

downstream as back-up safties

Question 7

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Where should spotters be placed?

Answer 7

Upstream

Question 8

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What (5) things should operations companies monitor and assess while waiting on Spec Ops to arrive?

Answer 8

1. Monitor victim’s condition and offer reassurance
2. Monitor stream characteristics: width/depth/speed
3. Monitor changes: Water rising/falling
4. Monitor weather: Conditions upstream improving/deteriorating
5. Assess rescue resources/capabilities: Throw bags, pike poles, aerial ladder

Question 9

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Never do this to a rescuer in moving water:

Answer 9

Tie a rescuer to a line

Question 10

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What are the strategies for rescue from least hazardous to most hazardous?

Answer 10

• Reach
• Throw
• Row Go/Tow
• Helo

Question 11

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River orientation is determined by the following terms: (from the aspect of looking __________)

Answer 11

From the aspect of looking downstream:

• Upstream
• Downstream
• River Right
• River Left

Question 12

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Unless absolutely necessary and water movement is minimal, do not attempt to walk persons out when water rises above:

Answer 12

The knees

Question 13

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When should operations companies attempt boat evacuations?

Answer 13

Only when the Spec Ops team is unavailable

Question 14

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If a victim is struggling in the water, attempt to assist with:

Answer 14

Throw bags

Question 15

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What are the single most effective pieces of safety/rescue equipment in water rescue situations?

Answer 15

Throw bags

Question 16

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What 4 factors must be evaluated if considering a wading rescue technique?

Answer 16

1. Water depth
2. Water Speed
3. Bottom conditions
4. Number of rescuers

Question 17

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What is the defensive swimming position?

Answer 17

On your back, with head and feet up, facing downstream

Question 18

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Use your arms to row against the current and keep your body at a ____ degree angle to move across the flow of water:

Answer 18

45 degree

Question 19

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What is the one exception to the defensive swimming position when being swept down stream?

Answer 19

When approaching a strainer, use a crawl stroke and swim as hard as possible to get up and over the strainer

Question 20

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What should be performed ASAP to victims and rescuers that were in the water to avoid contaminants?

Answer 20

Decon

Question 21

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All persons removed from the water should be:

Answer 21

Medically evaluated