Emergency Ops Ice, Cold Water, & Surf Rescue Flashcards
During Drills with the 2 to 1 Mechanical advantage use _
Utility rope in place of LSR
4 FF Eng: Who shall be the Spotter
Eng Off until additional Units arrive. Take a position where he can observe & direct whole operation
The Spotter can use _ as a vantage point
The rig: AL/TL may be raised to facilitate spotter
Primary Rescue Team Consists of _
Primary Rescuer & Primary Tether
Who dons the Cold Water Suit (CWS)
Primary Rescuer (Only member that will approach the victim); Secondary Rescuer will don 2nd CWS & be tethered in a Stand By position
Who assists Primary Rescuer in donning CWS
Primary Tether
Who shall ensure the 2nd tether line is attached to Secondary Rescuer suit harness
Secondary tether
Primary & Secondary Rescuers will be the only members not equipped with HT. Instead they shall wear
Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
What is done once a victim is confirmed
Notify Dispatcher & Request additional resources
Three methods for Cold Water/Ice Rescue
Reach, Throw, & Go
_ Method is used when a victim is ambulatory & can assist in their own rescue
Reach- use a hook, pole, or other device
_ method is used when reach method is not feasible. Rescuer shall hurl a rope
Throw (victim wraps around their arm & then pulled to safety)
_ method used for non-ambulatory or too far from shore
Go (Last method used since it’s most dangerous)
Water Rescue Procedures: Tether line is attached to D-Ring on _
Rear of harness of suit
Ice Rescue Method: Rescuer wearing CWS is equipped w/pole or hook & throw rope. Tether shall be attached _
To front of suit’s chest harness
Can the Secondary Rescuer enter the water for rescue of a victim
Primary Rescuer should be the only member to approach victim unless assistance from Secondary Rescuer is needed
Go Method on Ice: How shall Primary Rescuer approach the victim
From the side (front approach may break ice)
If Secondary Rescuer needed for Ice Rescue using the Go method- how shall he approach the victim
Stay off the ice until needed. If entering, approach from a different angle of 1st Rescuer so ice does not weaken
Ice Rescue: For Non-Ambulatory Victim, the _ method is used.
Reach around method (requires member to enter water w/fins on feet)
Using which technique requires both rescuers
Using a stretcher to remove a patient. (Used when other methods unsuccessful or may cause injury to victim)
Stretcher Method requires 3 straps: How are they placed
Top strap under armpits & across chest, Middle strap attached across waist of victim, & Bottom strap Under one leg & over the other
What shall be used in conjunction w/Stretcher
PL & Utility ropes. Ladder hooks shall support the ladder. Secure utility rope to top rung of ladder & then to substantial object. LSR shall be used to establish 2 to 1 mechanical advantage prior to stretcher being lowered into position
Hand Signals: One hand placed on top of rescuer’s head indicates;
One arm waving in air indicates
Rescuer ready to be pulled to shore;
Stop pulling
All ice & cold water equipment shall be inspected during _
JAJO. January & July the suit removed from carrying bag & hung on hangers at least 48 hours. Lubricate zipper with candle wax
How shall soiled/contaminated suits be cleaned
Mild soap. Do NOT use solvents or Dry Clean
Damaged equipment sent to _
Tech Services w/RT-2
Victim Spotter tools
Binoculars, HT, Flashlight
Rescue Coordinator tools
HT, Flashlight, TIC at night
Primary Rescuer for Surf Rescue shall don
PFD, fins, & be equipped with torpedo (1st member to approach the victim)
Secondary Rescuer for Surf Rescue dons
PFD & fins. Equipped with tether line only or tethered surfboard depending on conditions
Surf rescue for victim Ambulatory vs Non-ambulatory
Ambulatory: hand torpedo to victim keeping torpedo between rescuer & victim
Non-ambulatory: grab victims from rear holding torpedo under victims armpits
What does the Secondary Rescuer do for Surf Rescue
Enter water w/tether line & swim to Primary Rescuer and victim. If using surfboard- load victim onto board & have tether FF pull to shore
Does the Surf board have to be tethered
Yes & all members must wear life preservers
Incorrect regarding surf rescue company positions when called upon to perform a water rescue?
A. Primary rescuer will don a PFD, fins and be equipped with the torpedo
B. Primary rescuer will be the first member to approach the victim
C. Secondary rescuer will don a PFD and fins and will only enter the water to assist if the victim is non-ambulatory
D. Secondary rescuer will be equipped with the tether line only or a tethered surfboard depending on water conditions
C. The secondary rescuer enters water with tether line and harness and swims out to primary rescuer and victim - he is swimming out to the primary rescuer in all cases
Water Rescue: tether line is attached to the D ring on the _ of the cold water suit; Ice rescue the tether shall be attached to _ of the cold water rescue suit
(Front or Rear for each)
Rear for water rescue; Front for ice rescue
Correct:
A. FFs shall use the stretcher to remove victims when other techniques are unsuccessful. Placing a victim in the stretcher only requires 1 rescuer
B. Victim shall be secured w/top strap under the armpits & across chest, Middles strap across the waist, & Bottom strap over both victim’s legs
C. Retrieving a stretcher from below grade can be a difficult operation. Extreme caution should be used to not further injure the victim. A Team effort will be needed
D. Stretcher is intended to be brought to the victim. It’s more effective to bring stretcher to the victim
C Water Rescue Ch 2 Sec 7
Incorrect for Cold Water rescue ops 4FF Eng:
A. Off designated 1 FF as Spotter positioned where he was able to keep sight of victims
B. Off assumed position of rescue coordinator & took a position to observe & direct whole operation
C. Once confirmed there was a victim to be rescued, Dispatcher was notified & add’l resources requested
D. Primary Rescuer donned cold water suit & maintained comm w/victim. Primary victim was only member that will approach the victim
A 4FF Eng the Officer will assume the position of Spotter and Rescue Coordinator
3.1
Which members don cold water suit A. Primary Rescuer B. Secondary Rescuer C. Primary tether D. Secondary tether
A B
Which members don personal flotation devices A. Primary Rescuer B. Secondary Rescuer C. Primary Tether D. Secondary Tether
C D
Hand signals to allow rescuer & tether to communicate. Choose correct
1. One hand on top of rescuers head indicates rescuer ready to be pulled to shore
2. One arm waving in air indicates stop pulling
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both D. Neither
C
4 FF Eng arriving alone for Cold Water Rescue at 0200 hrs would correct _
A. Off should immediately assign a FF to be a Spotter
B. Spotter should be positioned where he can keep sight of Rescuer
C. Rescuer should wave one arm in air to indicate ready to be pulled in
D. Off (Rescue Coordinator) should bring an HT, flashlight, & TIC if available as part of his tools
D Emergency procedures WR2
Correct use of the inflatable water rescue hose?
A: Inflatable water rescue hose can be deployed in either a straight line or loop. Straight line deployment increases buoyancy.
B: No more than two lengths of hose can be used for large operations. Each length of 2 ½” hose filled with air can keep afloat approximately 10 people.
C: Units should have air filled hose secured with Utility Rope.
D: Inflatable water rescue hose may be used during ice and water rescue incidents/emergencies involving any number of conscious victims.
D
A. sect 4.1 -Straight line deployment can be used in incidents from a pier or shore involving only a few individuals who are close to shore. The loop deployment increases buoyancy and can be used for multiple victims.
B. sect 4.2 - MORE than two lengths of hose can be used for larger operations. Each length of 2 ½” hose filled with air can keep afloat approximately 10 people.
C. sect 4.3 - Units should have air filled hose secured with Life Saving Rope
T/F Correct Cold Water Equipment: 200 Foot Tether Reel having the small carabineer secured at the end of the tether line using a Figure 8 on a Bight, and the large ice rescue carabineer placed in-line on the tether rope 4 feet from the small carabineer using the Butterfly Knot.
True EP Water Rescue 2 2.2
Incorrect maintenance of Cold Water Suit
A. All Ice & Cold Water rescue equipment should be inspected quarterly in JAJO
B. In Jan & July the CWS should be hung out to dry for at least 48 hours
C. Store the suit with the zipper in the closed position. The zipper should be lubricated with a lubricating stick (candle wax) by running the lubricating stick up & down the outside of the zipper
D. If the suit should become soiled or contaminated with oil, scrub with a mild soap solution (dish soap) rinse with fresh water, & allow to dry before repacking
C Zipper in OPEN position
9.2.2
Surf Rescue incorrect
A. Both primary & secondary rescuers wore a PFD & fins. The Primary Rescuer only was torpedo equipped
B. The Primary Rescuer entered the water forward & swam out to the victim, letting the torpedo drag behind on the down sweep side
C. Because the victim was conscious, the Primary Rescuer handed the torpedo to the victim
D. The Primary Rescuer then est buoyancy & awaited assistance from the Secondary Rescuer
B Primary Rescuer enters the water walking backwards & swims out to victim letting torpedo drag behind on the down sweep side.
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