Water Rescue

Question 1

The first arriving unit must evaluate the scene to determine if there is a victim and their last known location. This involves:

Answer 1

1. Locating and questioning witnesses about the type of water rescue incident, the time the victim has been missing, and the last seen location.
2. Evaluating the scene for signs such as tire tracks, bubbles, fuel/oil on water, stirred-up or muddy water, headlights, and items left on the shore (e.g., fishing gear, towel).
3. Identifying a safe entry point for personnel and dive team members to enter the water.

Question 2

❌🚩1. What is the first step to be taken prior to attempting any water rescue?
a) Inform the Dive Team of the rescue attempt
b) Mark the location where the victim vanished
c) Enter the water immediately
d) Gather additional information

Answer 2

Mark the location where the victim vanished

Question 3

❌🚩2. Who is responsible for making the final “Dive or No-Dive” decision? TQ
a) Dive Team Leader
b) Incident Commander
c) First arriving unit
d) Additional units

Answer 3

Incident Commander

Question 4

. What should non-Dive Team units do once the last known location of the victim is determined?
a) Gather additional information
b) Conduct Dive Rescue operations
c) Provide decontamination for divers
d) enter the water and attempt to rescue the victim

Answer 4

enter the water and attempt to rescue the victim

Question 5

6. Who has the overall responsibility and authority for water rescue activities once the decision to conduct a water rescue is made? TQ
   a) Dive Team Leader
   b) Incident Commander
   c) First arriving unit
   d) Additional units

Answer 5

Dive Team Leader

Question 6

Question 4:** What should the first arriving unit do to determine the location of a victim?

A) Immediately enter the water

B) Locate and question witnesses

C) Wait for the Dive Team

D) Start a general search pattern

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Answer 6

Answer:** B) Locate and question witnesses

Question 7

Question 12:** What should be done if it is necessary for the first arriving unit to enter the water before the Dive Team arrives?

A) Ensure the entry location is marked and communicated to the Dive Team

B) Wait until additional units arrive

C) Begin decontamination procedures immediately

D) Use a boat for entry

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Answer 7

Answer:** A) Ensure the entry location is marked and communicated to the Dive Team