Water Rescue Flashcards
Levels
1 - work within 3m unpoetected edge. Emter water shallow, boot level and slow moving. No risk of being swept
2 - commit to water. Still or moving. For rescue.
3 - flood rescue, protracted inc
If unknown go level 2
TAR
Level 1 informed
Level 2 mobilised
Can acr as fubctional commamder
Unsure of level 1 or 2?
Any doubt should always go to level 2
Mimimum FF PPE entering water
Full fire gear
PFD
Helmet off, chin strap undone if to be worn
Hierarchy
1 talk, reach, throw
2 wade, row, go / tow
Non swiftwater reacue water water?
Only when situation is critical, not waiting could inpact human life
Non swiftwater reacue water water?
Must
Competent & capable Briefed Safety line and supervisor Rigged correctly Comms - clear verbal Enter slowly Gauge depth Replaced asap
Types of flood
Tidal & Fluvial / river
ERB capacity
7, 650kg
Min 2 fru trained crew
Kill cord on
Restricted zone if no protective edge
3m
Water safety helmet colour?
Yellow
Rescue team size
4 led by LFF, sub or stno. FRU SRT as safety
SRT
Swiftwater rescue technician
10 SWR FRUs
SRT ppe
Drysuit Pfd Water rescue helmet - red Gloves Thermals if required
TARs surcoat
TAR insert and white water helmet
Max wading depth
2 foot
Flood rescue boat capacity
8 adults
NILO
National interagency liason officer
Water.
Body recovery;
conduct rescue unless…
90mibs face down in water
Decomposition
Dead by qual doc
Safety officer and spotter on water edge should be
Rigged correctly with throw line
Primary method of rescuing people on the boat
Dacon rescue sling
