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Water Rescue 2 & 3 - Water / Ice Rescue Flashcards

1
Q

Who is trained to operate as water safety units ?

A

All FDNY Co’s and Battalions

3.1

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The Water Safety Kit consists of a throw bag. What color is the bag and how many feet of rope does it contain ?

A

Orange bag with 75’ of buoyant yellow nylon rope

3.6.2

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As far as the water safety unit goes, what is used to tether the PFD if entry to water is to be made ?

A

LSR or the 75’ throw rope
On the rear of the harness is an O-ring
3.6.1 and 3.8.5

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4
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Prior to throwing what is the life ring attached to ?

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The yellow nylon tether rope

3.6.3

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3.5.1 The Water Safety Kit consists of the following equipment:

A 
Personal Flotation Device 2
Yellow Water Rescue Fittings 1 set
Spanner Wrenches 1 set
Fittings Carry Bag 1
Throw Rope in a Bag 1
Life Ring 1
Life Ring Tether Line 1
WSK Carry Bag 1
3.5.1
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The company officer usually assumes this position and shall be located where they can observe and direct the whole operation. What is it ?

A

Rescue Coordinator
In a 4-firefighter Engine Company, the officer will also assume the responsibilities of the Spotter until an additional unit arrives.
3.7.1

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As a water safety unit what tools does the rescue coordinator carry ?

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Tools include HT, flashlight, and thermal imaging camera if available.

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Primary Rescue Team - Will consist of Primary Rescuer wearing a _____ tended by a member controlling the tether line.

A

PFD

3.7.3

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Secondary Rescue Team primary objective is

A

To ensure the safety of the Primary Rescue Team, although they are permitted to enter the water for a second victim.
3.7.4

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Secondary Rescue Team consists of what ?

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Will consist of an additional Rescuer in a PFD also tended by a member controlling the tether line.
3.7.4

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Size-up begins with the receipt of an alarm. Members selected at roll call will don PFDs at quarters prior to boarding apparatus when responding to a possible water rescue emergency. T/F

A

True

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Once it has been confirmed that there is a victim to be rescued, notify who ?

A

the dispatcher and request additional resources.

3.8.2

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Generally there are three methods companies have available to them for water/ice rescues:

A

• Reach
• Throw
• Go
3.8.2

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The Reach method consists of using any long object on scene that can be passed to the victim. Consider the use of the following items ?

A

• Outstretched hand
• Ladders
• Hooks or pole
• Inflatable Water Rescue Hose(s) used in a straight line
• Any other object available on scene
3.8.3
The rescuers reach may be increased by operating from a horizontally extended tower ladder or aerial ladder.

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15
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The inflatable water rescue hose can be used as a tool to reach for a victim. How is this accomplished ?
How many people can it keep afloat ?

A

Rescue Hose can be deployed in a straight line or a loop.
10 people
3.8.3

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THROW: This method is used in conjunction with the reach method or when the reach method is not feasible and involves using the Throw bag and/or the Life Ring with attached tether line. How is it thrown ?

A

Remove the loop from the bag and place the loop onto the non-throwing hand
Throw the bag or ring over and past the victim.
3.8.4

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17
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For the Water Safety Unit the Go method is numberrrrrrrr onnnnnnne method for emergency
T/F

A

False
This is the last method available to Water Safety Units. It is only under extreme life safety emergencies in which a member of a unit equipped with only a Water Safety Kit shall enter into the water.
3.8.5

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18
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Can members leave there boots on when entering the water ?

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YES
Members entering water shall have their feet protected. Member can leave shoes on or if wearing bunker gear step out of pants remove boots from pants and put boots back on.
3.8.5

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When a unit enters the water who is notified ?

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Unit must notify Dispatcher that FDNY personnel are entering the water.
3.8.5

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20
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If a member enters the water they must have a donned PFD tethered using what ropes ? what must they carry?

A

LSR or 75’ throw rope attached to the O ring on the back.
Enter water bringing Life Ring.
3.8.5

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If the tether line becomes tangled the firefighter can do what ?

A

Pull the quick release which will release the tether line

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22
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Water Rescue units carry equipment for entering the water. How many CWS does a water recuse unit have ?

A

3

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23
Q

Water rescue units carry the kernmantle rope. How may feet and what color is he bag it is stored in.

A

200’ carried in a blue bag.

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The Kernmantle rope carried by WRU have 3 carabineer’s connected to it. Where are they and what knots are used ?

A

the small carabineer is secured at each end of the tether line using a Figure 8 on a Bight. The Large Cinch carabineer is placed in-line on the tether rope 4 feet from the small carabineer on one end of the rope using the Butterfly Knot.
4.2.2

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The water rescue torbedo has a rope connected to its tip. How long is it ? Where does the other end of rope attach to ?

A

The water rescue torpedo has 6 foot long rope attached to its tip. The other end of the rope attaches to a harness which is slipped over the rescuers head with one arm through the sling so it crosses like a sash.
4.2.2 D

26
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Rescue Coordinator – The company officer usually assumes this position and shall be located where they can observe and direct the whole operation. What tools does he carry ?

A

Tools include HT, flashlight, thermal imaging camera, and megaphone.
4.3.1
Note: Water safety kit does not have a megaphone.

27
Q

Spotter – A firefighter, designated by the company officer, (4 FF Engine Company) will assume this position and shall be positioned where they can keep sight of the victim. The Spotter shall always maintain control of the binoculars during the operation so as not to lose sight of the victim and rescuer. T/F

A

True.

4.3.2

28
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The Primary Water Rescuer Member will don the Cold Water Suit (CWS), PFD and have tether rope attached.
T/F

A

False.
Only wears the CWS.
4.3.3
Don’t confuse with Ice Rescue where the Primary and Backup Rescuers where the PFD over the CWS.

Same goes for Secondary Rescuer

29
Q

Primary Tether in a Water rescue will assist the Primary Rescuer in donning the CWS and attach tether line to the suit’s harness. This member will don a PFD and the Atlas Live saving belt. T/F

A

False.
If member is to be lowered then wears an Atlas Lifesaving Belt.
4.3.4
Same goes for Secondary Tether

30
Q

At a water rescue The primary and secondary rescuers do not wear HT’s. Do the primary and secondary tethers wear HT’s ?

A

Yes.
All members except the Primary and Secondary Rescuers will be equipped with Handie-Talkies
4.4.1

31
Q

When arriving at the scene, immediately communicate with the victim to determine their physical and mental condition. Once confirmed there is a victim, notify dispatch and request additional resources.
Let Dispatch know when members enter the water.
T/F

A

True

4.4.2

32
Q

Once a water rescue unit is on scene all initial reach and throw methods should cease so as not to interfere with members entering the water. T/F

A

False
The reach or throw method should not be abandoned even after a Water Rescue Unit is on scene and a rescuer is making their way out to the victim.
4.4.4-5

33
Q

The rescuers reach may be increased by operating from a horizontally extended _______ or ________

A

Tower Ladder or Aerial ladder

34
Q

The Go method is the most dangerous and requires the rescuer(s) to operate in the water.
Note: If the victim is more than 200’ from shore they will be out of the range of a single tether line. (Additional lines may be needed).
What can be used to add more lines ?

A

Units may consider using additional Tether ropes, LSR, or Search ropes.

Ice rescue 4.3.8

35
Q

Prior to entering the water the rescuer and officer should gauge the direction and speed of the current and enter Down stream or upstream ?

A

upstream.

36
Q

During the Go method, the Primary Rescuer must have a properly donned and tethered CWS before entering the water. Rescuer shall never enter the water without the what ?

A

Rescue Torpedo.
4.4.6 A

Rescuer is wearing Fins also just FYI.
4.5.3

37
Q

Use the reach of the Rescue Torpedo. Hand the victim the torpedo before you approach them, let them feel the buoyancy of the torpedo before you attempt to touch them.

A

Common sense

38
Q

If there is a second victim the primary rescuer will bring them both in. T/F

A

False
The Secondary Rescuer must be properly dressed with a CWS and be ready to assist if the Primary Rescuer needs assistance or there is more than one victim.

39
Q

Where is the tether line attached to on the CWS ?

A

Tether line is attached to the ring on the rear of the quick release harness of the Cold Water Suit
4.5
On the PFD it specifies O-ring

40
Q

Does both the CWS and PFD have a quick release harness ?

A

Yes

41
Q

How does a rescuer signal to be pulled in ?

A

Placing one hand on their head.
4.5.6
Waving one hand in the air means stop pulling.

42
Q

The rescuer brings the victim to the stokes basket near the point of exit. The victim is then placed into the stokes basket. The Top straps go where ? bottom straps ? middle straps ?

A

When victim is placed in the stokes basket secure the TOP straps under the victims arms
BOTTOM straps will go over the victims ankles.
MIDDLE straps will be placed OVER one thigh and UNDER the other, to stop the victim from sliding down when lifting vertically.
5.4

43
Q

When necessary a 2:1 mechanical advantage using this ladder and a LSR shall be set up.
A. Secure the ladder and tether it in place.
B. The top rung of the ladder can be used as an anchor point for the 2:1.
The working end of rope is passed through a small carabineer on bottom of stokes about ___ of the way down from the head

A

1/3rd
C. The working end of the rope shall be passed through a small carabineer on the bottom of stokes generally 1/3 of the way down from the head.
5.4

44
Q

All Water/Ice Rescue equipment shall be inspected when ?

What two months are the CWS removed from carrying case and hung on a broad shouldered hanger and for how long ?

A

January, April, July, and October.
so quarterly.

In January and July, the suit should be removed from the carrying bag and hung on a broad shouldered hanger for at least 48 hours
8.2

45
Q

Rinse and air-dry all ropes suits and carabineers after each use or drill. T/F

A

True.

46
Q

Before repacking the suit into its carrying bag, the zipper should be treated with what ?

A

candle wax.
Close the zipper and run the candle wax up and down the outside of the zipper. Open and close the zipper 2-3 times.
8.2.1

47
Q

The CWS should be stored with zipper open or closed ?

A

Open position.

8.2.1

48
Q

Repack the suit by laying it on a flat surface with the front of the suit upward. Tuck in the hood/head support, cross the arms over the hood/head support, and then roll the suit from the feet upwards or the head downwards ?

A

Feet Upwards.

8.2.2

49
Q

If the suit should become soiled or contaminated with oil, scrub with a mild soap solution (dish soap), rinse with fresh water, and allow drying before repacking. Do not use solvents because they may degrade the suit’s seams and material
T/F

A

True.

8.2.3

50
Q

Damaged equipment can be sent to Research and Development or Tech Services?

A

Tech Services through normal RT-2 procedures.

51
Q

For an ambulatory victim ICE rescue, ensure the________ is attached to the_________ of the tether line prior to operating on the ice shelf.

A

Flotation sling
LARGE carabiner
4.3.5

52
Q

Primary and Back up rescuers will be wearing Cold Water Suits and a PFD. The tether line shall be attached to the front of the PFD or the CWS ? Using What ?

A

Suit’s Chest harness utilizing

the Small carabiner .

53
Q

Rescuers should be aware that attaching the tether

line to the front of the CWS will render the quick release inoperative T/F

A

True.

4.3.5 A

54
Q

If a member must be lowered to reach the surface of the ice, what is also attached to the CWS’s chest harness at the same point the small Carabiner is connected ?

A

Ensure the Cinch Carabiner (Large)
4.3.5 C
Large Carabiner can be removed when reaching the ice.

55
Q

Surf Rescue Units shall consider utilizing the________with the fins removed to access victims more remote from shore. The surfboard helps to distribute the weight of the rescuer.

A

Surfboard

4.3.5 D

56
Q

Units equipped with surfboard shall ensure fins are removed from________through _________ in preparation for an ice rescue.

A

December 1st through March 1st

57
Q

If possible, the Primary Rescuer should be the only member communicating with the victim.

A

The Primary Rescuer in a CWS should be the only member to approach the victim Unless assistance from the Secondary Rescuer is needed

58
Q

The Primary Rescuer should approach the victim from the

A

Side or Rear
Approaching from the front may cause the already weakened ice to break
4.3.5 F

59
Q

When the Reach and Throw methods are unsuccessful, the primary rescuer should not hesitate to enter the water if they feel it will facilitate the removal of the victim. Once in the water behind victim, what is secured to the victim ?

A

The Flotation Sling shall be secured to the victim. When properly positioned, the Flotation Sling will be in place under the victims arm pits
4.3.5 H

60
Q

Secondary Rescuer must be suited up and ready
to assist. The Secondary Rescuer should stay off the ice unless needed. If needed, the Secondary Rescuer will approach the victim in the same path as the Primary. T/F

A

False
From a different angle, to reduce the risk of breaking the ice that is already weakened by the Primary Rescuer and the victim
4.3.6

61
Q

Units shall have a stokes basket positioned at the point of ?

A

Exit from the ice.

5.2

Emergencies (2 decks)

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