Water Rescue Addendum 1

Question 0

The check valve is on what yellow fitting

Answer 0

Male fitting

Question 1

When can we use inflatable water rescue hose

Answer 1

During ice and water rescue incidents/emergencies involving any number of conscious victims

Question 2

What are the 3 sources that may be used to inflate water rescue hose

Answer 2

SCBA
FAst-PAK
Apparatus air outlet

Question 3

To fill hose using SCBA or fast-PAK

Answer 3

Members disconnect the low pressure hose at Hansen fitting
Attach hose to male plug of hose fitting
Inflate hose until completely filled and posses rigidity similar to charged hose line
One 45 min cylinder can fill five lengths of 2 1/2 hose in approximately 2 min 30 seconds

Question 4

Fill hose using apparatus air outlet

Answer 4

Connect male plug from hose directly to air outlet on apparatus
Can fill two lengths of 2 1/2 in approximately 20 seconds

Question 5

The inflatable water rescue hose can be deployed 2 ways

Answer 5

Straight line - from pier or shore involving few individuals close to shore
Loop deployment increase buoyancy and can be use for Multiple victims

Question 6

Each length of 2 1/2 hose can keep afloat

Answer 6

Approximately 10 people

Question 7

Air filled hose should be secured with

Answer 7

LSR

Question 8

When deflating you should use spanners loosen fittings until

Answer 8

The sound of air escaping is heard .. Do nit loosened completely at this time
As hose softens fittings can be removed completely

Question 9

Clean hose

Answer 9

After use