TB99 River Rescue First Responder Flashcards
On an annual basis in the United States, approximately ___ people die in water related emergencies.
6000- 9000
The most alarming part of this statistic is the fact that up to ___ of these drownings are “would-be” rescuers.
one-third
Within Los Angeles County, on an annual basis there are an average of___ incidents which are handled by some form of first responder personnel.
60 swiftwater rescue
We must remember that self-rescue is the ____. Rescue of our teammates is ____, and the rescue of the victim is the final outcome.
priority / second
Self sacrifice benefits ___ the rescuer nor victim if both are lost as a result.
neither
COMMUNICATION, FLOATATION: ___Options, all levels
Primary
REACH, THROW: ___ Options
First Responder
ROW GO, TOW:
___Options HELO
Specially Trained Personnel
Swift water Team
Communication:
They should first be directed to assume a defensive swimming position, ___ with feet facing downstream
floating on their back
Communication:
The victim shall then utilize a ferry angle (angling their body ___ against the current with the head pointing toward the “target” river bank).
45 degrees
Due to the fact that most victims do not have any floatation devices and are usually weakened by hypothermia and fatigue, early delivery of ___ devices shall be considered.
floatation
Floatation :
This serves to increase the victim’s survivability, aid in downstream rescue chances, and provide a more visible “___” for rescuers.
marker
An option which has proven itself to be extremely versatile in the river rescue setting is the____.
tension diagonal line
The tension diagonal is generally a rope which is tensioned across a channel at a downstream angle of no more than ___ to the current flow or vector
45 degrees
Tension Diagonal
The ideal height of the line is ___ the water. The approaching victim should be instructed to remain on their back (defensive position) and place their arms over the line utilizing ferry angling if possible.
just off
The deployment of the rescue net relies on the positioning of a tensioned diagonal line from which the net is suspended. It is equally important that the line angle to the current flow is no more than___.
45 degrees
Rescue Net/Curtain
From the ready position, the net is dropped into the water on mutual command when the victim is still ____ upstream.
5-10 seconds
Inflated Fire Hose
The ideal inflation pressure is ___, which gives enough stability to prevent line kinking yet may be reached rapidly and safely.
50-60 psi
The use of in-line 2-1/2 inch shut-off butts is not recommended due to ___ which compromises function.
air leakage
Once the hose is filled it may be placed into the ready position, suspended from the downstream side of a bridge/overpass approximately ____ above the water.
one foot
The end of the hose shall be anchored off to the shore or bridge which will form a ___ once the hose is placed into the water.
pendulum point
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.
throwbags
Successful throwing - an ___ throw which will spool the line out across the victim’s chest has proven to be most effective.
underhand
Successful throwing
Rather than aiming the throwbag ___ at the victim, this affords the victim an increased chance to grab the rope if it falls either upstream or downstream of him.
directly
