Water rescue and safety when working near, on or in water. Flashcards

1
Q

How many levels of water response are there?

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Three

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2
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What are Level 1 water operations?

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Firefighters working within 3 metres of an unprotected waters edges, or enter water that is both shallow enough to not compromise their PPE and is slow moving enough that there is no foreseeable risk that they will be swept away.

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What are Level 2 water operations?

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Firefighters may have to commit to water to affect a rescue. This includes all incidents involving people in water and any other incidents beyond the limitations of Level 1.

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What are Level 3 water operations?

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Operations which involved the deployment of Flood Response Kits. Firefighters may be required to work under guidance of the FRU SRT near, on or in flood water.

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5
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Define still water?

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A body of water that is usually contained and has no visible movement.

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6
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Define moving water?

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A body of water which has noticeable surface movement.

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7
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What other operations are covered in the same context as water?

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Mud, ice, partially frozen water or any surface which requires needs the same specialist equipment or training.

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What are the hazards associated with water?

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Surface movement
Strength of current/flow
Presence of undercurrents
Depth of water
Size of the body of water
Temperature of water
Water clarity
Pollution
Entrapment
Moving vessels
Drain covers
Unexpected change in flow
Sluice gates
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9
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What are the hazards associated with operations on, near or in water?

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Noice
Poor Access, steep banks
Slippery surfaces
Electrical hazards
Manual Handling
Inadequate levels of light
Panicking casualties
Bystander pressure
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10
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What on arrival information should be gained from witnesses?

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Number of people involved
Where the casualty was last seen
Whether the casualty was wearing a life jacket
What clothing the casualty was dressed in
Information on hazards

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What is the minimum PPE for a firefighter entering water to affect as rescue?

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Full firefighting kit
Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
Fire helmets, as needed, straps undone

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12
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What is the Level 1 hierarchy of rescue?

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Talk
Reach
Throw

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13
Q

What is the complete hierarchy of rescue?

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Talk
Reach
Throw
Wade
Row
Go/Tow
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14
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Who can carry out a wade rescue?

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FRU SRT or in exceptional circumstances

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15
Q

What is the FRU SRT full water rescue PPE?

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Drysuit
PFD
Water rescue helmet
Gloves
Thermal under clothing required
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16
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What is an ERB?

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Emergency Rescue Boat

17
Q

What is the maximum capacity of an ERB?

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7 people (650kg)

18
Q

How many FRU waterescue technicians must crew an ERB?

A

2

19
Q

When can an ERB be deployed into the Thames?

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Prior to arrival of any other assets, where not to act would involve loss of life.