OPS Manual - Special Ops / Incidents with Lifeguards Flashcards
River Rescue Policy
As a general policy, the Lifeguard River Rescue Team or Rescue 4 personnel will be called to make these rescues. No other ___________________________
Fire personnel may enter the water
Whenever it is necessary to utilize F&LSS equipment at a Cliff Rescue Scene, the _________________________will be in command of the incident.
The Senior Fire & Rescue Officer will be IC
The senior ranking officer from ________________________, at the scene, will have overall Incident Command responsibility for the River Rescue.
Fire and Life Safety Services
When the Lifeguard River Rescue Team is called to the scene, the senior ranking member of that Team will have _______________________ responsibility over the In-Water Rescue, and how it should be accomplished.
Division/Group Supervisor
True or False
During lifeguard working hours the fire department will NOT be dispatched unless requested by the lifeguards?
True
During lifeguard non-working hours, SDFD will be the IC. Will the lifeguards be called back to assist?
Yes they will
Response for Cliff Rescue?
2 Engines, including E2 1 Truck 1 BC 1 USAR 1 ALS SDLG
Who can make rescues in stationary water and moving water?
Lifeguards and Rescue Personnel ONLY.
No Fire Department personnel may enter the water.
