Safe Working around Water Flashcards
1
Q
What tools/small gear off an appliance can be used to carry out a dry reach rescue?
A
Ceiling hook or fuse puller
2
Q
What rope on an appliance can be used for a dry rescue?
A
20M Codina floating lightweight rope.
Great for riverbank rescues and coastline
3
Q
What method is best for a descending waterway?
A
Defensive Swimming is best for descending waterway. Where you lay on your back with feet pointing downstream
4
Q
When should lifejackets be work by FRV personnel?
A
When working over or within 2M of water
5
Q
T or F
Only fully equipped and trained Swift water Rescue operators are permitted to enter the water?
A
True
