Water Rescue and Safety On Near Or In (PN 581) 20/20 Flashcards
How Many Metres should the ‘Restricted Zone’ be from the waters edge?
3 metres
Level 1 is instigated when?
FF’s are working within 3m’s of the edge
If water compromises PPE (goes over boots) what level water operations should be instigated?
Level 2
What are ‘The Hierarchy of Rescue’ in Level 1?
Talk > Reach > Throw > Wade
What are ‘The Hierarchy of Rescue’ in Level 2?
Wade > Row > Go/Tow
What do we mean by ‘Talk’ in the hierarchy?
Self Rescue
In what circumstances can non SRT/FRU crew members enter the water?
Only as a very last resort in a critical situation where waiting would likely result in loss of human life
At what point in the level 1 hierarchy must the incident be escalated to ‘Level 2’?
Wade
What is minimum level of PPE to enter water?
Full fire kit, PFD and no helmet (or strap undone)?
Should water depth be gauged and if so how?
Yes, ceiling hook
What is a ‘floating safety line Supervisor’?
A FF who monitors the rescuer for signs of distress and withdraws them if necessary
What are the qualifying factors that an IC should require when picking a rescuer?
‘Competent and Capable’
What message should be sent if a FF enters the water?
Priority Message detailing actions and requesting additional resources if needed.
Depending on the circumstances the IC may need to consider an Operational Discretion Message and/or completing a Key Decision Log.
What are the 2 contaminants detailed in this OPs note?
Leptospirosis / Weils Disease
and Blue-green Algae
Is it Level 2 water opps if the water entered is still?
Yes
When does Level 3 water opps kick in?
Incidents using FRK
What does FRK stand for?
Flood Rescue Kit
What does ERB stand for?
Emergency Rescue Boat
The following are control measures when effecting a Rescue:
Competent and Capable Rescuer
Fully Briefed
A floating line supervisor
Rigged correctly
What is missing? (7)
Effective Comms Minimum Noise Enter slowly Gauge the Depth Monitor Rescuer FFs replaced by FRU SRT Priority Message
- The maximum capacity of the rescue boat (ERB) is? *
7 people (650kg)
What are the symptoms and stages of Leptospirosis in the first 10 days?
3-4 days flu like illness
6-7 days severe headache and conjunctivitis with a possibility of meningitis
8-10 days kidney failure an the obvious beginning of jaundice
If untreated the organisms will spread to other organs and may lead to Heart failure
What are the 3 reasons listed that ERB’s can be useful when searching on the Thames?
1) Size and Manoeuvrability
2) Access under and around objects
3) Can be launched from access points other than slipways
What are the 5 pieces of information to be sought from eye witnesses?
1) Number of people
2) Where they were last seen
3) Did the have Floatation Devices
4) What clothing were they wearing
5) Any local knowledge of water hazards
There are 13 Hazards associated with WATER listed in the note, can you name 10?
1) Surface movement
2) Strength of Current/Flow
3) Presence of Undercurrents (eddies, whirlpools, stoppers etc)
4) Depth of Water
5) Size of the body of Water
6) Temperature
7) Water clarity
8) Pollution
9) Entrapment
10) Moving Vessels
11) Missing drain covers
12) Unexpected change of flow
13) Sluice Gates
There are 8 Hazards associated with Water RESCUES can you name 5?
1) Noise and Comprised Communications
2) Poor Access, steep banks
3) Slippery surfaces and trip hazards
4) Electrical Hazards
5) Manual Handling
6) Poor Lightning
7) Panicked Casualty’s
8) Bystander pressure
What does SRT stand for?
Swiftwater Rescue Technician
What does TRA stand for?
Technical Rescue Advisor
What 5 things should the FRU/TRA/IC consider following a Risk Assessment?
1) Location of Casualty
2) Access to Casualty
3) Stabilisation of Casualty
4) Extrication of Casualty
5) Transportation of Casualty
In exceptional circumstances ‘Wade’ rescues may be carried out by Firefighters. What remaining 3 types of Rescue can only be carried out by FRU SRT’s?
ROW
GO
TOW
** A Tactical Rescue Adviser (TRA) will attend at what level of Water Incident? **
? Tbc
