Addendum 2 Ice And Cold Water Rescue

Question 0

The small carabineer should be secured to the tether line where

Answer 0

At the end of tether line with a figure 8 on a bight

Question 1

How long is the tether reel

Answer 1

200 feet

Question 2

The large carabineer should babe secured where on tether rope

Answer 2

In line on the tether rope 4 feet back from small carabineer using a butterfly knot

Question 3

When doing a water rescue where does the end of the tether line get attach to the rescuer

Answer 3

To the rear on the d ring

Question 4

The 2 to 1 mechanical advantage can be used with LSR during a victim rescue . This is accomplished by

Answer 4

One end of LSR tied to anchor point
Working end rope shall be passed through a small carabiner attached to D- ring on top of lifting bridal
Pulling on working end will give 2 to 1 advantage
Use utility rope during drill

Question 5

Rescue coordinator at water rescue

Answer 5

Company officer where the can observe and direct the whole operation
In 4 man engine company officer will assume roll of spotter until an additional unit arrives

Question 6

Spotter

Answer 6

FF or company officer (4 man engine )
Positioned where they can keep sight of victim
May include using apparatus as vantage point
Aerial or TL may be raised

Question 7

Primary rescuer

Answer 7

Don CWS
ESTABLISH main communication with victim
Implement rescue procedures
This is only member that will approach victim

Question 8

Primary tether

Answer 8

Assist primary rescuer in donning CWS
Attach tether line to,suits harness
Feed and control tether line
Pull rescuer and victim to safety

Question 9

Secondary rescuer

Answer 9

Don 2nd CWS

Tethered to second line in standbye position

Question 10

Second tether

Answer 10

Assist second rescuer in donning CWS

Ensure second tether line is attached to suit harness

Question 11

What are the 3 general methods of rescue used for cold/ water ice rescue

Answer 11

Reach
Throw
Go

Question 12

Reach method is

Answer 12

Used when victim is ambulatory and can assist in their own rescue
Rescuer uses hook,pole or other device to extend to victim
When victim gains hold of object rescuer can pull to safety

Question 13

The throw method is

Answer 13

When reach method not feasible
Using throw rope the rescuer hurls the rope to the victim ( bag throw over and past victim )
Victim should wrap rope around arm to be pulled to safety

Question 14

The go method

Answer 14

Used for non-ambulatory victim (unable to assist in rescue ) or is to far from shore
Victim exposed to cold water who will be unable to hold rope
Last method tried because it is most dangerous

NOTES : primary rescuer should be only one to communicate with victim

Question 15

Water rescue procedure

Answer 15

1. Tether line to,D- ring in rear
2. Torpedo to front of suit
3. Rescuer where turtle fins and enters water in controlled manner
4. Swim withTorpedo out in front hold with both hands
5. Upon reaching victim rescuer passes torpedo to victim while keeping a safe distance if possible
6. Upon reaching a non-ambulatory victim the rescue reaches under the victims armpits and places torpedo on victims chest and holds onto torpedo
7. Rescuer signals the tether team and both rescuer and victim get pulled to safety

Question 16

Ice rescue procedures

Answer 16

Tether to front
Brings pole or hook and throw rope
Rescuer crawls out onto ice I trusts victim to grab hook and kick legs , rescuer pulls victim onto ice

Throw method
Remove loop from bag and place loop on non throwing hand
Dominant hand throws bag while other hand holds rope
Throw bag over and past victim
Have the victim wrap rope around their arm and hold the rope pull victim to safety

Question 17

The go method for ice rescue

Answer 17

Primary rescuer should be only one to approach victim I
Unless assistance from second rescuer is needed
Primary rescuer approach victim from side
Secondary rescuer suited up and ready to assist ( should stay off the ice)
When needed the secondary rescuer should approach from different angle then primary rescuer
ICE RESCUE TETHER IN FRONT WITH SMALL CARIBINEER
the floatation sling is used for ambulatory victims and is connected to large CARIBINEER :
Upon reaching victim rescuer reaches threw sling and grasps victims hand firmly while positioning sling under victims arm and over shoulder . Rescuer than places sling over victims head then brings victim other arm through sling

Question 18

When performing the go method for an ice rescue and the victim is non-ambulatory what method is used

Answer 18

The reach around method

Method requires the rescuer to enter water
Rescuer should be wearing fins
Rescuer keeps large CARIBINEER in one hand with tether line in other
Rescuer crawls out on ice and instructs victim to remain on ice shelf, rescuer enters water feet first and approached victim from side or back
From back of victim the rescuer will reach under the victims armpits and attach the large CARIBINEER onto the tether line

Question 19

Stretcher procedure

Answer 19

Used when other techniques unsuccessful or may cause injury to victim
Requires both rescuers
Victim is brought to stretcher
Head is maneuvered so it is loaded into end of stretcher with floatation collar

Question 20

When placing victim in floatation stretcher the straps ate connected in this manner

Answer 20

Top strap gets attached under the victims armpits and across chest

The middle straps gets at she across the waist of victim

The bOttom strap gets attached under one leg and over the other

Question 21

If a rescuer places one hand on the top of his head this means

Answer 21

Rescuer is ready to be pulled to shore

Question 22

If rescuer waves one arm in the air this means

Answer 22

Stop pulling

Question 23

When should all ice and cold water be inspected

Answer 23

Jan. April July and October

Question 24

Ther a 4 inspection time Periods when we inspect cold water gear. during which times do should we remove the suit for. The bag and hang on hanger for 48 hours

Answer 24

Jan/July

Before Repacking shot lubricate zipper with candle wax up and down zipper ( open and close zipper 2-3 x)
Store suit with zipper in open postion

Question 25

Sequence for Repacking suit

Answer 25

Lay on flat surface with front of suit upward
Tuck in hood/head support
Cross arms over hood/head support
Then roll suit from feet upwards

Question 26

If suit should become soiled or contaminated with oil

Answer 26

Scrub with mild soap solution(dish soap)

Do not use solvents or dry clean

Question 27

Retrieving a stretcher from below grade area will require a team effort . This procedure is

Answer 27

Use portable ladder with hooks if possible
Secure ladder by top rung with utility rope to substantial object
Use LSR to create 2-1 advantage prior to stretcher being lowered into position
Bring victim to stretcher not stretcher to victim
Rescuers guide stretcher onto ladder rails where members above grade hoist on working end of rope