water rescue

Question 1

describe level 1 water rescue

Answer 1

FFs work within 3m of unprotected water edge

or in other water that is both shallow enough not to compromise ppe and slow moving enough not to sweep off feet

Question 2

describe level 2 water rescue

Answer 2

commit to water (FRU) effect a rescue

Question 3

describe level 3 water rescue

Answer 3

deployment of flood response units

Question 4

when can a TRA be mobilised?

Answer 4

level 2 ops implemented (informed at level 1)

Question 5

is it necessary from a TRA to be present before level 2 ops commence?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

what is the minimum distance for a restricted zone away from an unprotected waters edge?

Answer 6

3m

Question 7

what is the minimum ppe for any FF entering water to effect a rescue?

Answer 7

full firefighting ppe, pfd, fire helmet removed unless risk of injury, chin strap undone.

Question 8

what is the hierarchy of rescue?

Answer 8

talk
reach
throw (FF)

wade
row
go/tow (FRU)

Question 9

what does full rescue ppe consist of?

Answer 9

drysuit, water rescue helmet, pfd, gloves, thermal undersuit if req.

Question 10

what is the max capacity of the ERB?

Answer 10

7

Question 11

3 types of flood?

Answer 11

tidal, fluvial (river), pluvial (rain)

Question 12

who has the statutory duty to coordinate SAR on tidal Thames?

Answer 12

HMCG / MCA

Question 13

who coordinates all rescue assets on behalf of MCA?

Answer 13

OSC - fireboat, mps, pla, rnli