Inland Water Rescue

Question 1

Operational Zones

Answer 1

Hot - In or Over the water/ice

Warm - Within 10 feet PFDs required

Cold - Greater than 10 ft

Distance may be increased as deemed necessary

Question 2

Driving Apparatus through the Hot Zone

Answer 2

It Shall never be driven through the Hot Zone to include flooded roadways or bodies of water of any kind

Question 3

Aerials in the hot zone (water/ice)

Answer 3

Aerial can be used over the hot zone however the vehicle must remain out of water and in location not threatened by rising water levels

Question 4

During water or ice rescue trucks and squads should be?

Answer 4

Prepared to stage in a location that enables easy deployment of their ladder

Question 5

Positioning Priorities for water/ice rescue

Answer 5

Priority should always be given to boats, boat support trucks and towers.

Towers and Rescues should position near the scene or where the victim could end up