Addendum 2 Ice And Cold Water Rescue Flashcards
The small carabineer should be secured to the tether line where
At the end of tether line with a figure 8 on a bight
How long is the tether reel
200 feet
The large carabineer should babe secured where on tether rope
In line on the tether rope 4 feet back from small carabineer using a butterfly knot
When doing a water rescue where does the end of the tether line get attach to the rescuer
To the rear on the d ring
The 2 to 1 mechanical advantage can be used with LSR during a victim rescue . This is accomplished by
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
Rescue coordinator at water rescue
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
Spotter
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
Primary rescuer
Don CWS
ESTABLISH main communication with victim
Implement rescue procedures
This is only member that will approach victim
Primary tether
Assist primary rescuer in donning CWS
Attach tether line to,suits harness
Feed and control tether line
Pull rescuer and victim to safety
Secondary rescuer
Don 2nd CWS
Tethered to second line in standbye position
Second tether
Assist second rescuer in donning CWS
Ensure second tether line is attached to suit harness
What are the 3 general methods of rescue used for cold/ water ice rescue
Reach
Throw
Go
Reach method is
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
The throw method is
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
The go method
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
Water rescue procedure
- Tether line to,D- ring in rear
- Torpedo to front of suit
- Rescuer where turtle fins and enters water in controlled manner
- Swim withTorpedo out in front hold with both hands
- Upon reaching victim rescuer passes torpedo to victim while keeping a safe distance if possible
- Upon reaching a non-ambulatory victim the rescue reaches under the victims armpits and places torpedo on victims chest and holds onto torpedo
- Rescuer signals the tether team and both rescuer and victim get pulled to safety
Ice rescue procedures
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
The go method for ice rescue
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
When performing the go method for an ice rescue and the victim is non-ambulatory what method is used
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
Stretcher procedure
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
When placing victim in floatation stretcher the straps ate connected in this manner
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
If a rescuer places one hand on the top of his head this means
Rescuer is ready to be pulled to shore
If rescuer waves one arm in the air this means
Stop pulling
When should all ice and cold water be inspected
Jan. April July and October
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
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
Sequence for Repacking suit
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
If suit should become soiled or contaminated with oil
Scrub with mild soap solution(dish soap)
Do not use solvents or dry clean
Retrieving a stretcher from below grade area will require a team effort . This procedure is
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
