Inland Water Enviroment Flashcards
This type of water predominantly not predictable with a variation of flow and hazards were water is not normally present
Flood water
This type of water is predominantly predictable fast-moving with identifiable hydraulic features?
Swift water
A body of water that does not travel in a specific direction and may or may not be fed by alternate ground sources
Flat/static water
This May occur in any of the above listed bodies of water on the surface temperature falls below the freezing point
I’ve
What determines the operation, strategy and tactics to safely affect the rescue and a eliminate the hazard?
The type of water
Any water hazard will inherently change based on what
Current conditions
What are some examples of dynamic hazards
Panicked swimmers Vehicles Trees Propane tanks Animals Clothing
What is a dynamic hazard
Objects moving in water
What are static hazards
Stationary objects in the water
Name a few static hazards
Signs poles fire hydrants Manholes Picnic tables Intake and culvert pipes Vehicles Guard rails fencing barbed wire Structures Utilities Sloped shoreline undercut objects
If the aggregate temp is less than ____ the potential for hypothermia is dramatically increased.
140 degrees
After entering floodwaters what two things must be done?
Gross decontamination and completion of an exposure report
This operational phase is the normal face operational, preparation level for any Denna find water rescue resource
Phase 1
In this phase where flooding is imminent response resources should be immediately made available with dedicated personnel
Phase 2
During this phase all supported water rescue resources should be fully staffed and prepared to respond
Phase 3
