Water rescue and safety when working near, on or in water. Flashcards
How many levels of water response are there?
Three
What are Level 1 water operations?
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.
What are Level 2 water operations?
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.
What are Level 3 water operations?
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.
Define still water?
A body of water that is usually contained and has no visible movement.
Define moving water?
A body of water which has noticeable surface movement.
What other operations are covered in the same context as water?
Mud, ice, partially frozen water or any surface which requires needs the same specialist equipment or training.
What are the hazards associated with water?
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
What are the hazards associated with operations on, near or in water?
Noice Poor Access, steep banks Slippery surfaces Electrical hazards Manual Handling Inadequate levels of light Panicking casualties Bystander pressure
What on arrival information should be gained from witnesses?
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
What is the minimum PPE for a firefighter entering water to affect as rescue?
Full firefighting kit
Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
Fire helmets, as needed, straps undone
What is the Level 1 hierarchy of rescue?
Talk
Reach
Throw
What is the complete hierarchy of rescue?
Talk Reach Throw Wade Row Go/Tow
Who can carry out a wade rescue?
FRU SRT or in exceptional circumstances
What is the FRU SRT full water rescue PPE?
Drysuit PFD Water rescue helmet Gloves Thermal under clothing required
