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Technical Rescue SOGs(Paragraphs 1700-2800) Flashcards

1
Q

HFD is mandated by the _____ to conduct

searches on _____ and in the _____.

A

City Charter
land
ocean

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2
Q

Search strategy is decided after the
______, the level of ______ has been
determined, and the search _____, _____,
and _____ have been selected.

A 
gathering of information
urgency
area
perimeter
routes
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3
Q

8 pieces of Information for mountain

searches include _____. 8 things

A 
1)patient age/medical hx/physical condition/
state of mind/equipment carried
2)physical/clothing description
3)determining the PLS
4)determining the plan, objective, or 
destination.
5)determine alternate plans
6)determine all possible routes
7)interviewing all witnesses
8)recording witness contact info
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4
Q

the level of urgency determines whether
or not _____ needs to take place.
It also determines the ______ or ______
operational mode.

A

immediate action
rescue
recovery

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5
Q

10 Issues to consider when determining

urgency include ______. (10 things)

A 
time overdue
time of day
weather
difficulty of terrain
patient age
patient health
patient experience
patient past history
equipment with patient
witness reliability
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6
Q

Search perimeters are determined by the
rescue captain and after the area inside
the perimeter has been ______,
it should be _____ and another area _____.

A

thoroughly searched
temporarily eliminated
selected

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7
Q

Many ocean victims are found _____.

A

near the PLS

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8
Q

disoriented people tend to travel _____.

A

downhill and downstream

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9
Q

deceased people tend to be found _____.

A

at the base of a vertical drop

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10
Q

if a person is not injured, they try _____.

A

to reach higher ground (generally).

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11
Q

10 Common HFD searches

A 
aerial
survey
scratch
saturation
free
line
underwater line
platform
helo night search
extended
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12
Q

6 underwater line searches

A 
circular
drag line
half moon
jack stand
pier walk
running line
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13
Q

An aerial search is normally conducted by

the _____ and 1 or 2 _____.

A

pilot

rescue personnel

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14
Q

Primary goal of an aerial search is to _____.

A

find the victim and report the location

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15
Q

Aerial searches should be conducted

______ and may include _____ and _____.

A

rapidly
survey
scratch search methods

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16
Q

A survey search is a _____.

A

quick first-pass that covers a large area.

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17
Q

Survey searches over water are

productive in _____.

A

ocean current lines
offshore rubbish lines
along shorelines
large open areas.

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18
Q

Survey searches over land are productive

over _____ and along _____.

A

large open areas

trails

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19
Q

Survey searches are productive at night
if the patient has a _____ or if the pilot
utilizes the ______.

A

light

FLIR

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20
Q

A scratch search is a _____.

A

rapid, logical search by a small rescue team over routes or locations where the patient might be expected.

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21
Q

_____ teams may _____ conduct a scratch
search. one team will conduct an _____
search and the other will be _____.

A

2
simultaneously
aerial
on land or on the ocean

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22
Q

Scratch search can be divided into 2 teams
with 1 heading _____ the trail and the other
heading _____ the trail.

A

up (to summit, destination, trail end)

down (to trailhead)

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23
Q

The objective of the scratch search

A

quickly check out the areas that have a

relatively high probability of success.

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24
Q

A saturation search involves a _____.

A

a search of all underwater or surface terrain

in a given area.

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25
Q

_____ is the key in a saturation search.
you must check as many places as
possible for clues.

A

thoroughness

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26
Q

Saturation searches must be _____. They

tend to be _____.

A

systematic and methodical

slow and tedious

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27
Q

one type of Free search is an _____. It is conducted
when there is an ______ that will _____ the
movement of the rescue diver.

A

underwater search
extremely restrictive area of debris, roots
growth, objects, and currents
hinder

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28
Q

Another type of free search is when _____.

After surfacing, they are taken _____.

A

2 rescue divers are deployed and drift
down current across the bottom.
back up current to begin again.

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29
Q

A line search is when _____

A

searches form a line close enough together
so that they can see the all the ground
between them.

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30
Q

After the line of searchers is created, the

line of searchers start _____.

A

to move forward at a very slow pace.

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31
Q

An underwater line search 2 requirements

A

a rope or line is used

rescue divers are attached to the rope/line

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32
Q

UL-Circular Search

A

rescue divers swim in concentric circles
over the bottom while tethered to a
central object or another rescue diver.

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33
Q

UL-Drag line search

A

rescue divers hold onto lines that are
attached to the boat and are dragged
at a safe distance from the boat.

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34
Q

UL-Half Moon Search

A

a rescue diver searches from the shore
and searches in a semi-circular motion
from shore to shore.

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35
Q

Half moon searches can begin _____ or

they can begin at a ______ and work _____.

A

at the shore
predetermined distance away from shore
toward the shore

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36
Q

Half moon searches allow for a _____ and
is ideal for searching for ____. It also works
well in _____.

A

faster bottom search
large objects such as automobiles
non-flat contour bottoms.

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37
Q

UL-jack stand searches use a ______ no
more than _____ with a _____ weight
attached to each end. Attached to each
weight is a _____ with a _____.

A 
polypropylene line
125'
15-25#
vertical line
float
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38
Q 
Jack stand searches are accomplished
as the rescue diver follows the line to the
weight. The diver moves the line \_\_\_\_\_\_ 
(how much depends on conditions) and 
continues \_\_\_\_\_ . This process is \_\_\_\_\_\_
until a \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A

outward
back down the line to the other weight.
repeated
given area has been searched

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39
Q

Jack stands are good when the bottom
contour is _____. They are more effective
when searching for _____. They are not
effective for covering ______.

A

flat or relatively flat
small objects
a large bottom area quickly

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40
Q

UL-Pier walk search

A

when a line is used to control the distance
of the rescue diver. the line is taken up
incrementally by the rescueman on the pier
or shoreline until a given area is searched.
this rescueman walks parallel with the
diver as they search.

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41
Q

Pier walk searches work well when _____

A

a large area next to a pier or along a

shoreline need to be searched.

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42
Q

UL-Running Line Search

A

this is when a rescue diver searches
straight out from the line anchor point to
a certain distance and returns straight
back to the anchor point. the anchor point
is then shifted 2 feet and the search
continues.

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43
Q

Running line searches are good when
_____. This search helps the diver _____ if
necessary and _____ the loss of area
searched.

A

there is heavy grass or debris
untangle
minimizes

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44
Q

If there are strong currents, searches
should be performed _____ whenever
possible.

A

from a dock, pier, or boat

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45
Q

Night searches with the helicopter are
only initiated after _____ unanimously
agree that _____.

A

the IC, pilot, and Rescue Captain

the risk is acceptable

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46
Q

Extended searches take place over _____.
All ______, ______, ______, and _____ shall
be recorded and _____.

A 
several days
activities conducted
areas searched
clues found
information gathered
passed on to oncoming personnel
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47
Q

If an extended search will continue after
_____ than approval from the _____ is
required.

A

3 consecutive days

fire chief or deputy fire chief

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48
Q

What can be used to record areas

searched and where clues found?

A

maps

GPS

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49
Q

4 things to pass on regarding search info, include _____.

A

areas searched
who conducted the search
time of search
type of search

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50
Q

Each rescue member is responsible for

_____.

A

briefing his counterpart

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51
Q

Once a patient is located, operations

change from _____ to _____ or ______.

A

search mode
technical rescue mode
recovery mode

52
Q

3 Rescue mode goals

A

insertion at or near the patient
patient assessment
extrication ASAP

53
Q

HFD’s preferred method of conducting

rescue ops

A

using the helicopter

54
Q

Who is initially dispatched to all mountain

and ocean rescue incidents?

A

helicopter
rescue company
1st-in company
1st-in BC

55
Q

“particular” water operations

A

water ops that require entry into unhealthy
water environment.
water ops that may infringe on private
salvage company responsibilities.

56
Q

5 assessment findings reported to the IC

A 
patient condition
# of patients
risk assessment
recommendation to keep/change IAP
request for resources
57
Q

GPS is used to determine an _____. It is

also used to show _____ and _____. GPS can also be used for _____.

A

accurate location
the areas searched
location of rescue personnel
ocean navigation

58
Q

bang stick

A

underwater firearm used for protection

59
Q

compass

A

navigational aid used to find direction

60
Q

watercraft

A

small, quick, maneuverable apparatus that

is used for insertion/extraction in rough seas, surf zones, or shallow areas.

61
Q

Dive Propulsion Vehicle

A

underwater scooter- battery powered

motorized apparatus that is capable of transporting rescue personnel underwater.

62
Q

radar

A

electronic navigational aid used to

determine locations of objects

63
Q

fish finder

A

uses sonar to locate objects underwater

and to give depth and bottom contours.

64
Q

Additional Agency Resources

A 
USCG
State Crash
DLNR
MCBH
Ocean Safety
Federal Lifeguards
MAST-Army 68th Med. Detachment Helos
HPD - helicopter and K-9 units
65
Q

Before terminating operations, the IC shall

ensure _____

A

accountability of all patients and personnel

66
Q

Rescue personnel must _____ the pilot
with preparing the helicopter for a
_____ status.

A

assist

readiness

67
Q

We can help the pilot with _____.

A

repacking/setting up the billy pugh net
securing headsets and seatbelts
securing/removing all equipment in the back

68
Q

PIA

A

post incident analysis

69
Q

PIA is conducted by the _____ and is done

after _____.

A

rescue captain

every incident

70
Q

PIAs should include _____.

A

all personnel assigned to the incident.

71
Q

PIAs for extended searches require _____.

A

notification of Fire 3

72
Q

The _____ shall coordinate the PIA with all
other ICs and Rescue Captains involved in
_____.

A

initial IC

extended searches

73
Q

_____ authorizes all compensations for PIAs

A

Fire 3

74
Q

9 steps taken prior to boat launching

A 
position apparatus and trailer
disconnect bow from trailer
remove tie-down straps
prepare bow/stern lines
place bumpers if necessary
load equipment
batteries "on"
turn on electronic devices/raise antennas
insert hull plugs if applicable
75
Q

boat launching requires 4 personnel. they

perform the following:

A

apparatus operator
boat operator
bow line man
stern line man

76
Q

The bow line and the stern line men bring

the boat _____.

A

alongside the pier/dock

77
Q

7 seamanship skills required to operate an

HFD boat

A 
launching/docking boat
handling two engines
using the helm(wheel) to turn the boat
using the engines to turn the boat
slowing/stopping boat
operating safely around rescue divers
approaching/retrieving rescue personnel
78
Q

4 docking skills required to operate an HFD

boat

A

unassisted docking
docking with bow line assistance
docking with stern line assistance
docking utilizing “spring” lines

79
Q

In heavy seas, you may have to meet
waves at around _____ to make headway
and reduce hull stress.

A

45 degrees

80
Q

“heave to”

A

to adjust your heading just a few degrees
so that you can use just enough power
to make headway

81
Q

“meeting each wave”

A

during heavy seas, nurse the wheel, adjust
speed subtlely, stopping if necessary, and
meet each wave individually.

82
Q

adjusting the trim

A

raises the bow up or down. is done as is

necessary

83
Q

tacking across the troughs is _____.

A

making the turn for your zigzag as quickly
as possible in the trough and taking swells
at a 45 degree angle while maintaining
your heading.

84
Q

When tacking, use the _____ amount of
turns as possible to minimize time in the
trough.

A

fewest

85
Q

If seas or swells are coming from directly
behind the boat you may _____ as long as
you can maintain heading.

A

run before the seas

86
Q

Avoid _____ when coming down slope of

swell towards the trough.

A

digging in or broaching

87
Q

broaching could lead to the boat _____ if

the swell catches the stern.

A

pitching end over end

88
Q

chine walking is common to _____ hulls.

A

V-shaped

89
Q

chine

A

where the bottom of the hull meets the

sides of the hull.

90
Q

try to minimize having the _____ dig into
water during turns. this could potentially
cause _____.

A

chines

rollovers

91
Q

chine walking is when _____.

A

when the boat rocks side to side from
chine to chine as the hull slips on the
water. if not controlled it could lead to
rollover.

92
Q

chine walking is best controlled by

_____. It can also be controlled by _____.

A

slowing down
small steering corrections, trim correction,
or both.

93
Q

porpoising

A

the rhythmic up and down motion of the

bow that is not caused by the wave action.

94
Q

porpoising is normally caused by _____.

3 things

A

trim errors, weight distribution too far aft,

or hull design

95
Q

navigational aids that have # begin in

sequence at the _____ of an inlet or channel.

A

seaward end

96
Q

right side aids are ____ with ____ lights
and have ____. _____ are used on the
right side

A

red
red
even #s
nun buoys

97
Q

left side aids are ____ with ____ lights
and have ____. _____ are used on the
left side.

A

green
green
odd #s
can buoys

98
Q

port =

starboard =

A

left

right

99
Q

Can buoys

A

cylindrical can shaped buoys

100
Q

nun buoys

A

cylindrical cone shaped buoys

101
Q

lighted buoys have ____ with a ____ atop.

A

short metal skeletons

light

102
Q

lighted buoys can be either _____.

A

red and even or green and odd

103
Q

What buoys mark the middle of the channel?

A

black and white or red and black can or

nun buoys

104
Q

buoys that mark the middle of the channel

have _____ lights and are _____.

A

white

lettered

105
Q

black and white buoys are ____.

A

vertically striped

106
Q

red and black buoys are ____.

A

horizontally striped

107
Q

informational, advisory, and regulatory

buoys have _____.

A

orange stripes on the top and bottom of the

buoy

108
Q

daymarks are also used as navigational

aids within _____.

A

channels or inlets

109
Q

daymarks are either _____ or _____.

A

triangular and red with even #

square and green with odd #

110
Q

daymarks may or may not have ____.

A

lights

111
Q

daymarks sometimes are _____.

A

lettered

112
Q

Range markers/lights are _____.

A

placed on land and indicate the center line
of the channel. they are at different
locations so that when they line up, you are
in the middle of the channel.

113
Q

range lights may be of _____ and may

show different _____.

A

any color

flashing characteristics

114
Q

the principle requirement of range lights

A

they must be easily distinguished from

other onshore lights

115
Q

the ____ range lights are mounted _____.

A

rear

higher than the front range lights

116
Q

Primary seacoast lights

A

warn of proximity to land.

typically are lighthouses.

117
Q

Oahu has 4 primary seacoast lights

A

kaena pt
diamond head
barbers pt
makapu’u pt

118
Q

After life safety goals have been
accomplished, _____ or _____ are at the
discretion of the rescue captain.

A

towing a boat

righting a capsized boat

119
Q

Rescue companies _____ boats that have
gone aground unless necessary to save a
life.

A

shall never attempt to remove

120
Q

If towing or righting a boat, HFD may ____

for any damage that occurs.

A

be responsible

121
Q

Towing or righting is a _____ operation.

A

salvage

122
Q

5 things to do if a catamaran mast is filled with water.

A 
cut/remove sails
collapse mast if possible
right hull without mast attached
place mast on canopy
tow catamaran
123
Q

Attempts to right a capsized catamaran

should only be done if _____.

A

the mast has not filled with water

124
Q

If an outrigger canoe’s hull is full of water,
be prepared to rig a _____ that consists of
lashing the canoe where the forward _____
meets the _____ on _____. After lashing,
tie an equalizing bowline just underneath
the hull at the _____. Then tie a _____
around the _____.

A 
bridle
iaku
hull
both sides of the hull
first seat
half hitch
bow
125
Q

6 special seamanship skills

A 
making headway
heaving to
meeting each wave
adjusting trim
running before the seas
tacking across the trough

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