TB 99, river rescue Flashcards
on an annual basis in the united states, approximately 6000-9000 people die in water related emergencies. the most alarming part of this statistic is the fact that up to? of these drownings are would be rescuers?
one third
list of the swift water rescue options from low risk to high risk is?
communication, floatation, reach throw, row, go, tow, helo
the ideal inflation pressure of the inflatable hose line is? PSI, which gives enough stability to prevent line kinking yet may be reached rapidly and safely?
50-60
first responders are limited to? rescue options?
land based
safety is the most important factor in any rescue operation. due to this hazard, specialized protective gear in mandatory for rescuers where personnel are within? of water?
10 feet
in the event that the channel on a river rescue is wider than 50 feet, tie off the end of the hose, allowing greater flexibility with?
lifeline
which of the following is not required protective gear during a swift water rescue incident?
turnout boots
the most versatile rescue technique in a river rescue operation is?
throw bag
a tension diagonal is generally a rope just off the water which is tensioned across a channel at a ? angle of no more than? degrees to the current flow of water?
downstream; 45 degrees
reach methods of rescue include any use of a rescue tool which forms an extension of the rescuer. for first responders which of the following does not constitute a reach method?
pick poles or rubbish hooks
small ladder
tension diagonal
inflated fire hose
swift water rescue options range from low risk to hi risk. which of the following is considered the highest risk for trained swiftwater team members?
helo
tension diagonal lines is an option which has proven itself to be extremely versatile in the river rescue setting. this system may be usef for all of the following?
gaining access to victim
transport equipment and personnel
extricate victims, suspend a rescue net ( curtain )
a reverse current that tends to hold, or trap a buoyant object best describes an?
hydraulic
tension diagonal lines is an option which has proven itself to be extemely vesatile in the river rescue setting. this system may be used for all of the following?
gaining access to victim
transport equip. and personnel
extricate victims, suspend a rescue net (curtain)
Protocols are useful when discretion is allowed at the scene. Successful rescue is a mixture of training, experience, practice and judgment. We must remember that self rescue is the priority. Rescue of OUR teammates is? And the rescue the victim is the final outcome.
Secondary
