A653 Water Rescue Incidents Flashcards
A water rescue should not be undertaken unless…
victims lives are in peril or conditions rapidly deteriorating
ops level water rescue equipment inventory:
- one PFD and helmet per assigned FF riding on unit
- atleast one PFD for victim
- two throw bags
- six white glow sticks w/ six zip ties
what color should glow sticks be?
white
Water rescue hot zone?
15’ fro water’s edge
where should you position additional personnel at a swift water incident?
Downstream w/ throwbags as back-up safeties
Upstream as spotters
What should be constantly monitored at a swift water incident? 5 things
victim condition
stream characteristics: width, depth, speed
changes: water rising/falling
weather: conditions upstream improving/deteriorating
assess rescue resources/capabilities: throw bag, pike pole, aerial ladder
when is it acceptable to tie a rescuer to a line in moving water?
never
Water rescue adage from least-most hazardous
Reach, Throw, Row, Go/Tow, Helo
At a water evac, if conditions are deteriorating and risk is escalating, it may be appropriate to ___.
delay rescue until arrival of Spec Ops Team
Do not attempt to walk persons out when water rises above ___, unless absolutely necessary and ___.
the knees
water movement is minimal
WHen is the only time Ops companies should attempt boat evacs?
if Spec Ops Team is unavailable
If a victim is seen struggling in the water attempt to __.
assist with throw bags
do not attempt to swim to an individual struggling in water unless
specifically trained i rescue swimming
always where ___ when working near water.
PFD and SWR helmets
___ is the most effective piece of safety/rescue equipment in water rescue situations?
throw bags
