Water Incidents

Question 1

What 3 actions short of entering the water should we use at a level 1 water incident?

Answer 1

Call

Reach

Shout

Question 2

How can some degree of steering be achieved when entering water with a PFD on and in the defensive swimming position?

Answer 2

Lay on back, with body 45 degrees across the current with your head pointing towards the direction you wish to travel

Use arms as paddles and face the direction you are traveling

Question 3

What is the PDA for a level 1 water incident?

Answer 3

3 X pumps

1 X SM

Question 4

What is the Defensive swimming position?

Answer 4

Lay on back with feet pointing in the direction of travel using arms and legs to steer

Question 5

What PPE should be worn at level 1 “commit to water” incidents?

Answer 5

Full PPE and PFD minus the fire helmet if no overhead obstructions exist and floating line attached to rear of PFD by the “O” ring