Water/Ice/Surf Rescue Flashcards
“Water/Ice/Surf Rescue Policy” incorrect
A: Long-Shore Current (Sweep Tide) is an ocean current that moves parallel to shore. It is caused by swells sweeping into the shoreline at an angle and pushing water down the length of the beach in one direction. Long-Shore Currents are more pronounced at out-going tides and are common at any beach that is exposed to breaking surf.
B: At Water/Ice Rescues, The IC shall ensure a TL or AL is raised as a vantage point to assist the victim spotter. Portable lights and lights on the apparatus should be used whenever they would assist in the operation.
C: For Ice Rescues, “Water Safety Units” will use the equipment provided in the Water Safety Kit in addition to any other equipment available to them that they deem useful (e.g. ladders, hooks). “Water Rescue Units” will have a greater capability to deal with an Ice Rescue.
D: All FDNY Companies, excluding Battalions and Divisions, have been trained to operate as “Water Safety Units.” Water Safety Kits have been issued to these units as well as companies trained as Water Rescue Units and Surf Rescue Companies.
D All FDNY Companies AND BATTALIONS have been trained to operate as “Water Safety Units.”
EP WR 2 3.1, WR 3 3.1.1, 4.1.1, 6.12, WR 4 2.4
Incorrect for water rescue
A. Ranking FD member will consult with ranking on scene PD official in order to activate Tac U Ch 42 D
B. IC will designate specific members req’d for operation to switch to Tac U Ch
C. Members operating on Tac U Ch shall operate on Tac U Ch along with PD Units
D. Members who have not been instructed to switch to Tac U Ch shall continue to operate on Primary Tactical Ch
A Tac U Channel 13
