TB 099 - River Rescue - First Responder

Question 1

What are the three main waterways

Answer 1

Los Angeles river, the San Gabriel, the Rio hondo

Question 2

On an annual basis in the United States, approximately ____- _____ people die in water related emergencies.

Answer 2

6,000 to 9,000

Question 3

The most alarming part of this statistic is the fact that up to _____ of these drownings are “would-be” rescuers.

Answer 3

One third

Question 4

Within Los Angeles County, on an annual basis there are an average of ___swiftwater rescue incidents which are handled by some form of first responder personnel.

Answer 4

60

Question 5

How many types of rescues are there and what are they

Answer 5

2
Land rescues (first responders) and in water rescues( swift water)

Question 6

We must remember that ____ ____ is the priority. Rescue of our _______ is second, and the rescue of the _____ is the final outcome.

Answer 6

Self rescue
Teammate
Victim

Question 7

A list of the swiftwater rescue options from low-risk to high-risk is:

Answer 7

Communication
Floatation
Reach
Throw
Go
Row
Tow
Helo

Question 8

This grouping is then broken down into the following:
1. Primary Options, all levels
2. First Responder Options
3. Swift water Team Options
4. Specially Trained Personnel

Answer 8

1. COMMUNICATION, FLOATATION

2.reach throw

3. Row go tow
4. Helo

Question 9

COMMUNICATION:

Once victim is located they should be directed to assume a defensive position which is?

Answer 9

Floating on their back feet facing downstream

Question 10

COMMUNICATION:

The victim shall then utilize a ferry angle (angling their body __ degrees against the current with the head pointing toward the “target” river bank).

Answer 10

45 DEGREES

Question 11

What does floatation for victims provide for rescuers?

Answer 11

A visible “marker”

Question 12

An option which has proven itself to be extremely versatile in the river rescue setting is the

Answer 12

Tension diagonal line

Question 13

The tension diagonal is generally a rope which is tensioned across a channel at a downstream angle of no more than __ degrees to the current flow or vector

Answer 13

45 degrees

Question 14

Tension diagonal line:

should be emphasized that this need not be a ____ _____ system

Answer 14

High tension system

Question 15

The ideal height of the tension diagonal line is?

Answer 15

Just off the water

Question 16

The deployment of the ___ ____ relies on the positioning of a tensioned diagonal line From which it is suspended

Answer 16

Rescue net

Question 17

Once attached to the diagonal line, the net is controlled by

Answer 17

4 taglines

Question 18

In the ______ or “____” position the net is held completely out of the water to prevent entanglement with objects floating downstream.

Answer 18

Waiting or “ready”

Question 19

The two ____ ____tag lines are used to move the net laterally over the water in coordination with an upstream spotter who directs net movement relative to victim position in the river.

Answer 19

Top side

Question 20

The two _____-_____ tag lines are used to control the net in the water.

Answer 20

Bottom side

Question 21

From the ready position, the net is dropped into the water on mutual command when the victim is still_____-_____ seconds upstream.

Answer 21

5-10 seconds

Question 22

The preferred hose for this evolution, inflated fire hose, is __-__feet (maximum) of ___ inch firefighting hose.

Answer 22

50-100
2 1/2

Question 23

The female end of the hose should be capped or plugged (utilize________

Answer 23

2 1/2’’ double male with cap

Question 24

The ideal inflation pressure is

Answer 24

50-60 psi

Question 25

Inflated fire hose may be filled in the same manner as a “water-gun” extinguisher, either with the Maxi-Force Air Bag _____ or from the _____ _____ _____

Answer 25

Regulator
Apparatus air tanks

Question 26

Once the hose is filled it may be placed into the ready position, suspended from the downstream side of a bridge/overpass approximately

Answer 26

One foot above the water

Question 27

In the event that the channel width is greater than 50 feet, a ______ may be used to tie off the end of the hose allowing greater flexibility in reaching center channel.

Answer 27

Lifeline

Question 28

The use of ________ has been proven to be one of the most versatile rescue techniques as is evidenced by the highest number of rescues per year.

Answer 28

Throwbags

Question 29

avoid areas of bad footing, such as

Answer 29

Cliff edges, tops of boulders, and loose debris

Question 30

The “_____” shall be attached to a tether, since his mobility upstream or downstream is not necessary.

Answer 30

Thrower

Question 31

The “______” shall be tied off to a belay system This gives him the ability to move upstream or downstream to catch the victim pendulumming in at variable lengths.

Answer 31

Catcher

Question 32

an ______- throw which will spool the line out across the victim’s chest has proven to be most effective.

Answer 32

Underhand

Question 33

An alternate method of “throw” rescue involves the use of

Answer 33

Rescue ring buoys

Question 34

It should be emphasized that any time immediate rescue is not taking place, ______ should be given to the victim.

Answer 34

Floatation

Question 35

The most reliable method for this is the observer (on a bridge) to drop the ring buoy where?

Answer 35

directly to the victim.

Question 36

Protective gear is mandatory for rescuers within how many feet of the water

Answer 36

10 feet

Question 37

Head Protection:

Answer 37

Lightweight helmets without a fixed brim, self draining with a chin strap

Question 38

Floatation: Personal Floatation Devices, (P.F.D.’s) with a minimum rating of

Answer 38

ClassIII/V

Question 39

Footwear: Light Footwear Recommended, i.e., tennis shoes, wetsuit booties. ABSOLUTELY NO

Answer 39

Turnout boots

Question 40

Thermal Protection: Lightweight Layering. ABSOLUTELY NO

Answer 40

Turnout clothing or ems jackets

Question 41

An upstream current that forms behind a surface object in the river, or behind a bank or curve in the river.

Answer 41

Eddy

Question 42

The line between the upstream and downstream currents in an eddy.

Answer 42

Eddy fence

Question 43

A buildup of debris, a fallen tree, or a man-made object such as a chain link fence which traps objects in the water, but will allow water to flow through.

Answer 43

Strainer

Question 44

A water pattern formed by a large volume of water flowing over a fixed object.

Answer 44

Standing wave

Question 45

Formed when water barely passes over an object. An eddy still forms on the downstream side.

Answer 45

Pillow

Question 46

A “V” of water that is caused by the convergence of a downstream water flow.

Answer 46

Downstream v

Question 47

V” pointing upstream caused by the downstream flow of water around an object. Considered to be a dangerous downstream path.

Answer 47

Upstream V

Question 48

Where the water is coming from.

Answer 48

Upstream

Question 49

Where the water is going.

Answer 49

Downstream

Question 50

The right side of the river (looking downstream).

Answer 50

River right

Question 51

The left side of the river (looking downstream).

Answer 51

River left

Question 52

The layered flows of water which are slower on the bottom and sides, and faster toward the surface.

Answer 52

Laminar flow

Question 53

A circular, rolling flow of water near the banks which forces water midstream.

Answer 53

Helical flow