Water Rescue Flashcards
What is the definition of level one water operations
Working within 3 m of an unprotected Waters edge water is both shallow enough not to compromise their PPE i.e. over the top of their boots.
Cannot be swept off their feet
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What is the definition of level to water operations
Where firefighters may have to commit to water still or moving to affect a rescue this includes all incidents involving people in water
What is the definition of level three water operations
Operations which involve the deployment of the flood response kids were firefighters may be required to work under the guidance of fire rescue unit swift water rescue teams
When can an incident commander commit untrained personnel on or into mud and ice or frozen water
Water rescue
Only when the situation is so critical That to await the arrival of further resources is likely to result in loss of human life
What is the hierarchy of rescue lower
Water rescue
Talk reach throw
What is the hierarchy of water rescue higher FIU SRT only
Wade ,row ,go tow
level two
What must a fire fighter be considered before performing a rescue from water
Competent and capable
What must be in place before a fire fighter can enter the water
Water rescue
A floating safety line supervisor must be in place
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What is the minimum ERB crew for water rescue
To water rescue technicians including one trained power boat handler when carrying out a rescue
What is the maximum capability of the emergency rescue boat
Water rescue
Seven people.
650 kg
What lights must be used at night or during poor visibility on the ERB
Water rescue
The all round white navigation light
When using the ERB on the title Thames to carry out a rescue who should the crew contact
Channel thames one confirming launch point activity personnel and number of boats with the VTS
How long after operations have started on the ERBI and no casualty has been located since dropping below the water surface can the search stop
Water rescue
Minimum of 90 minutes
Sub surface rescue is considered to high of a hazard for London fire brigade what must a fire fighter never do
Water rescue
They must not attempt rescues which involve placing their head under the surface of the water
What would a crew consist of for phase 3 water rescue
A minimum of four including at least one leading fire fighter sub officer or station officer with a designated FRU SRT acting as safety officer
What colour helmet will a first responder wear
Water rescue
Yellow water safety helmet
A swift water rescue technician are clearly identifiable by what color safety helmet
A red water safety helmet
A technical rescue advisor will be identified by a sure coat with a TRA insert and what colour helmet
Water rescue
A white water safety helmet
In flood response the maximum wading depth for firefighters wearing level 3PPE is what
60 cm or 2 feet in practice this is At knee height for most firefighters
How many people can be carried in the flood rescue boat FRB
Up to eight adults it can be pulled or towed by line ,paddled or powered
What is the crewing level for a flood rescue boat
Two fire rescue unit power boat handler’s
Brigade control will automatically order an ambulance for water operations what responsibility does the incident commander have in relation to this
The incident commander is responsible to check that an ambulance has been ordered
All people that have entered the water should be assessed by who and for What
Water rescue
By the ambulance service for possible effects of hypothermia and secondary drowning
Who is normally responsible for recovery of bodies from water
The police are responsible for all aspects associated with the discovery of a body including Recovery documentation and notification to the corona
What would be the normal orientation of a vehicle that is floating in flowing water
The engine block will be facing upstream
What is the minimum PPE for any fire fighter entering water to affect a rescue
Full fire kit.
Personal flotation device PFD.
If there is a risk of personnel entering the water accidentally incident commander should nominate what
A safety officer dressed in appropriate PPE and equipped with a throw line
The incident commander should consider positioning what crew downstream and what crew upstream
Downstream safety officer equipped with throw line on both sides of water course.
Upstream spotters should be positioned on both sides of the water course
Working on frozen water surfaces if the initial call was not to ice what must the incident commander send as a Priority message
Implement water operations procedure level TWO rescue path required.
Control will order to fire rescue unit with BT and path attributes and mobilize a TRAAnd SC
