Water Rescue 581 Flashcards
How many levels of water operations are there
Level 1-3
What is level 1 water rescue
Working within 3 mtrs of an unprotected water edge.
Enter water that does not come over the top of their boots.
Slow enough that they cannot be swept off their feet .
What is level 2 water rescue
Operations where firefighters are committed to the water to effect a rescue beyond the limitations of level 1
Can only be carried out by trained FRU SRT
What is level 3 water rescue
Operations that involve the deployment of Flood Response Kits where firefighters may be required to work under the guidance of FRU SRT on or near water
What is a TAR
Tactical advisor rescue commander
When is a TAR mobilised
When level 2 water operations is implemented
What can inland water be broadly defined as
Still moving
Moving water
What is the safety zone distance for working on water
3 mtrs
What are the hazards associated with water
Surface movement Strength of flow/currents Presents if undercurrent Depth of water Size of body of water Temperature Water clarity Pollution Entrapment Vessels Sluice gates
What are the hazards associated with water rescues
Noise compromised comms Poor access / steep banks Slippery surfaces/trips Electrical hazards Manual handling Inadequate levels of light Panicking casualties Bystander pressure
What info should be gathered at the scene of water rescue
Number of people involved Where casualty was last seen Was casualty wearing a life jacket. What clothes was the casualty wearing Info on hazards effecting crews entering the water .
What is the minimum PPE for entering the water to effect a rescue
Full fire kit
PFD
Fire helmet removed unless danger of head injury then chin strap unfastened
What equipment should downstream spotters and safety officers have
Throw lines
What is the hierarchy of level 1 water rescue
Talk.
Reach
Throw
What is the hierarchy of level 2 water rescue
Wade
Row
Go/tow
Before a FF non SRT enters the water to perform a rescue , what measures must the IC have in place
Should be competent and capable. Fully briefed Floating safety line supervisor must be in place Rigged correctly Inflated fire hose ready Effective comms in place Enter water slowly Gauge depth of water FSLS to monitor rescue for signs of distress Replaced by FRUSRT ASAP
Who can carry out a wade rescue
FRU SRT unless life threatening
What PPE must FRU SRT wear for row go/tow rescues
Dry suit PFD Water rescue helmet Gloves Thermals as required
What is an ERB
Emergency rescue boat
What is the minimum crew for an ERB
2
What is the maximum capacity if the ERB including the rescuers
7 people 650KG
What are the 3 types of flood
Tidal
Fluvial river)
Pluvial (rainfall)
