Emergency Ops Water Rescue

Question 1

It should be emphasized that entry into water or onto ice is to be considered _

Answer 1

As a last resort. Safety of our members is paramount

Question 2

When it’s determined that water entry rescue is NOT safe for a surface rescue unit, the IC will need to _

Answer 2

Request assistance of a Rescue Company Dive Unit

Question 3

Can the Cold Water Suit & Personal Flotation Device be used for Under water ops

Answer 3

No. Used only for surface rescue. CWS has buoyancy causing rescuer to immediately surface

Question 4

Who shall be designated as Primary Rescuer for Surface Rescue

Answer 4

Member trained in suit & familiar with its capabilities & limitations. Lifeguard experience or trained scuba diver should be considered

Question 5

Is it a good practice to assign primary water rescue by riding position

Answer 5

NO, FF may NOT feel comfortable in the water. Discuss at Roll Call who will be primary rescuer

Question 6

How far shall member enter into water at night

Answer 6

Should NOT be allowed past line of sight from shore. Portable lights should be brought to scene

Question 7

T/F Victims taken out of cold water should be massaged or rubbed once out of water to warm the body

Answer 7

False. Rough handling could cause cardiac arrest. Remove victim & wrap in warm blankets

Question 8

In cold water it takes approximately _ minutes for core body temperature to drop

Answer 8

7-15 minutes. Hypothermia begins when body’s temperature drops below 98.6 F.

Question 9

Body Core temperature dropping below _ F victim transgresses from non-ambulatory into unconsciousness

Answer 9

Below 90 F

Question 10

When water is below _F the body initiates a reflex called _. Victims have been successfully resuscitated even if submerged for _ minutes

Answer 10

Below 70 F; Mammalian Diving Reflex (MDR); 30-60 minutes without brain damage or permanent health defects

Question 11

Who are the best candidates for resuscitation after being submerged in cold water

Answer 11

Younger people in colder water

Question 12

There are _ tides in 24 hours w/Slack time of _ minutes in between tides

Answer 12

4 tides (2 low & 2 high); 45 minutes in between

Question 13

_ are primary source of distress in drowning victims. Occurs when tide is going out

Answer 13

Rip currents

Question 14

_ is the leading cause of drowning

Answer 14

Panic

Question 15

To escape a rip current _

Answer 15

Swim parallel to shore line

Question 16

What are Sweep Tides

Answer 16

Tides running parallel to beach. More pronounced on Out-going tides. Waves are diagonal

Question 17

How shall Rescuer enter the water for Sweep Tides

Answer 17

Enter water upstream of the sweep. Pulls rescuer toward the victim

Question 18

Inflatable water rescue hose may be used during _

Answer 18

Ice & water rescue incidents/emergencies involving any number of conscious victims

Question 19

What color is the Water Rescue Fitting for inflatable hose for ice/water rescue

Answer 19

Yellow

Question 20

3 Air supply options for Inflatable hose

Answer 20

SCBA, FAST Pak, or Rig air outlet

Question 21

Inflatable water rescue hose: hand tight or spanner tight

Answer 21

Spanner tight

Question 22

If SCBA/Fast Pak used to inflate hose- do you use low or high pressure hose

Answer 22

Low Pressure hose at Hanson Fitting

Question 23

One 45 minute cylinder can fill _ of 2 1/2” in approximately _;
Rig can fill _ lengths of hose in approximately _ seconds

Answer 23

5 lengths of 2 1/2” in approx 2 minutes & 30 seconds

2 lengths approx 20 seconds

Question 24

The inflatable hose can be used in either a straight line or a loop. Straight line can be used for _

Answer 24

Incidents from a pier or shore involving a few individuals close to shore.
Loop- increase buoyancy & can be used for multiple victims

Question 25

Each length of 2 1/2” hose filled w/air can keep afloat approximately _ people

Answer 25

Ten people

Question 26

Secure each air filled hose with _

Answer 26

LSR

Question 27

Loss of body heat occurs \_\_ times faster in cold water than in air.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 25
D. 50

Answer 27

C

Question 28

Which members will don cold water suits for ice and cold water rescue:
A. Primary Rescuer 
B. Secondary Rescuer
C. Primary Tether 
D. Secondary Tether

Answer 28

A, B Primary & Secondary Rescuer

Question 29

Which members will don Personal Floatation Devices (PFD) for ice & cold water rescue
A. Primary Rescuer 
B. Secondary Rescuer 
C. Primary Tether 
D. Secondary Tether

Answer 29

C, D Primary & Secondary Tether

Question 30

For a surf rescue, what is the most correct way the primary rescuer should enter the water?
A: The Primary Rescuer enters the water walking backwards and swims out to victim letting torpedo drag behind on the down sweep side. The rescuer should keep the victim in sight.
B: Primary Rescuer enters the water walking forward & swims out to victim letting torpedo drag behind on the down sweep side. Rescuer should keep the victim in sight.
C: Primary Rescuer enters the water walking backwards and swims out to victim keeping the torpedo out in front of him/her. The rescuer should keep the victim in sight.
D: The Primary Rescuer enters the water walking forward and swims out to victim keeping the torpedo out in front of him/her. The rescuer should keep the victim in sight.

Answer 30

A EP Water Rescue 3 3.1.1

Question 31

All ice and cold water equipment shall be inspected during January, April, July and October. When should the suit be removed from the carrying bag and hung on a broad shouldered hanger, and for how long?
A: In January and July; for at least 48 hours
B: In April and October; for at least 48 hours
C: In January, April, July, and October; for at least 24 hours
D: In January and July; for at least 24 hours

Answer 31

A This allows moisture inside the suit to dry out, prevent mildew and help extend the service life of the suit.
EP Water Rescue 2 9.2