Rescuers Checklist

Question 1

Hazards

Answer 1

1. Check your environment

Question 2

Assists

Answer 2

2. Always enter water with an assist

Question 3

Entries

Answer 3

3. Choose appropriate entry into water, depends on your knowledge of the depth of water

Question 4

Approaches

Answer 4

4. Closer victims use talking, further victims use head-up stroke

Question 5

Reverse, ready, and reassess

Answer 5

5. When 2/3m away from victim, take “ready” position

Question 6

Talk, tow, or carry

Answer 6

6. When in “ready” position, determine if victim can swim on their own or not

Question 7

Removals

Answer 7

7. Remove victim from water ASAP

Question 8

Follow-up

Answer 8

8. Once victim is out of immediate danger, evaluate their condition and start follow-up procedures.