Preparations & Response

Question 1

Initial actions to report

Answer 1

• Watchstander gathers information
• Activates SAR alarm
• Makes notifications
• Team dons PPE
• Pass pertinent info to team leader

Question 2

Pertinent info on the Ice Rescue SAR Check sheets

Answer 2

• Detailed location
• Status of victim
• PFD
• Existing medical condition
• Alone or w/ group
• Gender
• Age

Question 3

Communicate what to the team prior to conducting the ORM

Answer 3

• Situation
• Victims conditions
• Ice conditions
• Weather conditions
• Travel conditions

Question 4

Driving a GV on the ice is ___

Answer 4

Prohibited

Question 5

Assessing the condition of the victim

Answer 5

• Alone?
• PFD?
• Conscious?
• Alert?
• Lethargic?
• Panicking?
• Moving/struggling?
• Responsive to voice?

Question 6

The last sensory ability to go on a victim

Answer 6

Hearing

Question 7

Communication instills a ___ in the victim and confidence that ___

Answer 7

Sense of calm

Someone is there to help and rescue them

Question 8

As long as the victim can hear your voice, they have ___

Answer 8

Something to hold onto and fight for survival

Question 9

Reassure the victim and tell them to ___

Answer 9

Stop struggling and hold onto the ice shelf, and that it will be easier and faster if they remain calm

Question 10

Ask the victim ___

Answer 10

• Are you alone?
• How long have you been in the water?
• Can you feel your arms and legs?

Question 11

Ask the victim to lay their arms ___

Answer 11

Flat on the ice in front of them

Question 12

If the ice is smooth, the victim may need to use their ___ for traction (without PFD)

Answer 12

Fingernails

Question 13

Tell the victim that you have assistance ___

Answer 13

Standing by once they get out of the water

Question 14

Stay in constant communication w/ the victim, even if the ___

Answer 14

Victim appears to be unresponsive

Question 15

When assessing ice conditions ___

Answer 15

• Identify ice characteristics/strength
• Be aware snow may hide hazards
• Look for thin/broken ice
• Determine best approach angle to minimize victim risk
• Make sure distance to victim is within reach of tending line
• Determine best method to transit the ice

Question 16

Once on scene, identify any changes in ___ since initial brief

Answer 16

Conditions

Question 17

The MARSARS shuttle board is propelled ___

Answer 17

By rescuer using ice awls

Question 18

The MARSARS shuttle board is used as a ___

Answer 18

Victim extrication sled

Question 19

The MARSARS shuttle board supports the rescuer over ___

Answer 19

Questionable ice

Question 20

The SKF-ICE may be used for ___

Answer 20

Short haul cases in enclosed ports, waterways, and bays

Question 21

The SKF-ICE is the ideal platform for performing an ___

Answer 21

In-water rescue and may be used to pull a victim out of the water

Question 22

The SKF-ICE may be used to transport the ___

Answer 22

Ice rescue team to the location to affect the rescue

Question 23

Limitations of SKF-ICE

Answer 23

1/2 NM offshore
1/4 NM visibility
Less than 1' seas
20 kt winds
No towing
No surf

Question 24

You should request additional assets when on scene conditions exceed ___ or if the victim is ___

Answer 24

Unit capabilities

Beyond 1000 yards from shore

Question 25

Long haul asset or air support if victim is ___

Answer 25

More than 1000 yards from shore