Intervention, Rescue and Emergency Action Plan

Question 1

Definition of responsive casualties

Answer 1

May be able to help themselves, e.g. weak/tired swimmer, swimmer with a minor injury

Question 2

Definition of unresponsive casualties

Answer 2

Unable to help themselves, e.g. panicking swimmer, non swimmer, injured swimmer, unconscious casualty

Question 3

Arm support tow

Answer 3

Grasp underside of casualties upper arm, position forearm across casualties back for support

Question 4

Hip support tow

Answer 4

Put your arm under the casualties arm and grasp around the waist, support with your upper hip

Question 5

Shoulder support tow

Answer 5

Grasp casualty around chest and place shoulder under their armpit

Question 6

Examples of things in the EAP

Answer 6

Overcrowding, disorderly behaviour, lack of water clarity, fire and evacuation procedures, bomb threat, chemical spill, injury, discovery of casualty, water contamination