Surface Water Rescue SOGs(RWC Section 1)

Question 1

broaching is _____

Answer 1

the turning of your boat broadside to the

swell or wave

Question 2

broaching may cause _____.

Answer 2

capsizing

Question 3

Chapter 5, Article 6

Answer 3

Surface Water Rescue SOGs

Question 4

Chapter 5 Article 6 Section 1 is _____

Chapter 5 Article 6 Section 2 is _____

Answer 4

RWC operations

RWC training

Question 5

parbuckling is used to _____ using a _____.

Answer 5

move a load

simple 2:1 MA system

Question 6

parbuckling is when the load is ____ formed
from a rope, a webbing, a rescue tube, a
blanket, netting, etc. this creates a _____.

Answer 6

placed inside a bight

simple 2:1 MA

Question 7

PFD is a “_____” and must be _____.

Answer 7

personal floatation device

USCG approved

Question 8

“rider active”

Answer 8

the operator and sled-rider perform weight
shifting maneuvers in unison resulting in
better trim of the RWC and better efficiency
and effectiveness during operations.

Question 9

risk management is designed to ______. It
is best done by _____ and _____ that requires
constant _____ and _____.

Answer 9

prevent loss of life, minimize injuries, and
minimize property loss.
by performing a risk assessment and
risk-benefit analysis.
determining a plan of action
constant monitoring
evaluation

Question 10

5 steps to Risk Management

Answer 10

ID the hazards
Analyze/determine level of acceptable risk
Determine Plan
Implement Plan with Controls in Place
Evaluate and Supervision

Question 11

all watercraft are designed to transport ___

and keep personnel _____.

Answer 11

personnel and equipment

out of the water

Question 12

watercraft conveyances are _____.

Answer 12

devices meant to transport, move,
or lift watercraft in order to facilitate entry
or exit from the water.

Question 13

high surf advisories are issued when the

wave heights reach _____.

Answer 13

15’ on N and W facing shores

8’ on S and E facing shores

Question 14

small craft advisories are issued when
winds are at _____ from the NW-ESE and
when winds are at _____ from the W-SE.

Answer 14

25-33 knots (coastal waters)

20-33 knots (coastal and channel waters)

Question 15

a small craft advisory is also issued in
channel waters when the wind is out of the
NW-ESE at _____.

Answer 15

30-33 knots

Question 16

small craft advisories are issued for the

following 4 swell sizes

Answer 16

1)open ocean swells 10’ or greater
2)swells 6’ or greater with short 6-8s
periods
3)south swells 4’ or greater with long
>13s periods
4)N and NE swells 5’ or greater with long
periods

Question 17

gale warning is when sustained surface

winds or _____ reach _____.

Answer 17

frequent gusts

34-47 knots

Question 18

storm warnings are when _____ or frequent

gusts reach _____.

Answer 18

sustained surface winds

48-63 knots

Question 19

hurricane force wind warnings are at

_____ sustained surface wind speeds.

Answer 19

64 knots or greater

Question 20

tropical storm warnings occur when a

_____ with winds at _____ is expected in coastal areas within _____.

Answer 20

tropical cyclone
34-63 knots
24hr

Question 21

hurricane warnings occur when a _____
with winds at _____ is expected in
coastal areas within _____.

Answer 21

hurricane
34-63 knots
24hr

Question 22

hurricane warnings may remain in effect
with lower winds if ____ and/or _____ are
present.

Answer 22

dangerously high water

exceptionally high waves

Question 23

RWCs have the following 13 pieces of

equipment. If they do not have this equipment, then the RWC _____.

Answer 23

1)USCG PFDs
2)HFD Pack Radios w/waterproof
protection
3)HFD approved helmets
4)Mask, Snorkel, Fins, and Belt sets
5)Rescue Tube (parbuckling device)
6)Rescue Sled
7)Throw rope with bag
8)Audible signaling device
9)Visual signaling device
10)fire extinguisher
11)tool kit including spark plugs
12)bow hook webbing
13 knife is optional
shall not be operated!

Question 24

5 requirements for RWC instructors

Answer 24

1)maintain a current HFD water safety 
program card.
2)pass the physical agility test
3)complete the 80hr instructor course
4)complete 8hr annual refresher training
5)complete HFD's Towing Familiarization
training.

Question 25

RWC operators have 4 requirements

Answer 25

1)maintain a current HFD Water Safety
Program Card
2)complete an initial 56hr RWC field
operators program training course.
3)complete a minimum of 10hr of quarterly
training
4)complete HFD's Towing Familiarization
training.

Question 26

RWC companies are required to complete
_____ of quarterly training and complete
_____ for all potential _____ and _____.

Answer 26

10hr
HFD-9LRs
launch points
ocean hazard areas

Question 27

15 RWC operational guidelines

Answer 27

1)obey all federal, state, and local laws
2)maintain/inspect on daily basis
3)operate RWCs with a minimum of 2 FF
4)operate RWCs with a maximum of 3 FF
5)1/2hr after sunrise to 1/2hr before sunset
6)risk management prior to launching
7)do not operate in surf > 8’
8)if a small craft advisory is in effect, keep
operations within 1 mile of shore
9)do not operate if gale, trop. storm,
and hurricane warnings are in effect
10)do not operate if imminent tsunami
11)operate up to 3 miles offshore
12)operate at moderate speeds
13)avoid broaching
14)limit towing to similar size craft or smaller
15)clean/maintain after each incident

Question 28

use the HFD-____ to document the RWC

inspection/maintenance records

Answer 28

21 WC 
(Daily Watercraft Maintenance Report)

Question 29

initial dispatch of an RWC will include a
_____ and _____. An _____ shall be
dispatched to assist with _____.

Answer 29

rescue company
air 1
additional company
land-based operations

Question 30

operations during darkness require _____

approval

Answer 30

F3 or higher

Question 31

If the IC and RWC team deem that safe
operations are possible after hours
than it is ok to rescue a _____, ______,
and _____ victim.

Answer 31

located
identified
viable

Question 32

towing with an RWC is only done after ____.

Answer 32

life safety needs have been met.

Question 33

Prior to towing, check 5 things and ensure

security

Answer 33

1) tow hitch
2) safety pins and cotters
3) safety chains
4) electrical connection/lights
5) tie down straps
6) equipment

Question 34

When launching the RWC, perform 7
functions. If at a beach use the _____ to
launch and recover the RWC.

Answer 34

1)position apparatus and trailer as close to
launch site as possible
2)cordon off a safe work zone
3)prep RWC for launch
4)reverse trailer with at least 2 spotters
5)apply anchor lock, chock tires or remain
in apparatus operator seat at all times.
6)launch RWC
7)exit ramp and rinse trailer
rolleez

Question 35

minimum # of FF for launching and

recovering the RWC

Answer 35

4

Question 36

HFD-9LR

Answer 36

the RWC Launch and Recovery Site

Pre-Plan

Question 37

as with the RWC, the trailer and equipment
must be ______, ______, and ______ after
each use.

Answer 37

washed
inspected
maintained