OPS-048 Flood Water Response

Question 1

NFPA 1006 water moving less than 1 knot or 1.15 mph

Answer 1

Surface Water

Question 2

NFPA 1006 water moving at more than 1 knot or 1.15 mph

Answer 2

Swift Water

Question 3

Any emergency incident occurring in or near water that doesn’t typically exist in area due to weather event.

Answer 3

Flood Water Incident

Question 4

Flood Water Strike Team

Answer 4

• minimum 5 person
• 3 FWZ
• 2 operation staff

Question 5

Officer in charge of the Zodiac boat and crew.

Answer 5

Navigator / Officer

Question 6

Operator of the zodiac boat and engine when applicable.

Answer 6

Pilot / Operator

Question 7

Personnel who have completed the NFR flood water responder development qualifications.

Answer 7

Crew member / Rescuer

Question 8

A risk assessment tool to assist the Navigator / Officer to determine the risk vs gain of a response.

Answer 8

USCG Ashore Risk Assessment

Question 9

Zodiac Boat Crew mandatory equipment :
List 5

Answer 9

1 USCG Approved type 5 rescue PFD
2 Water Rescue Helmet
3 Flood Water Dry Suit
4 Water Rescue Boots & Gloves
5 Personal Waist Throw Bag

Question 10

Wind speed that a Jon boat should not be used:

Answer 10

35 mph sustained

Question 11

Water depth that a Jon boat team can work in:

Answer 11

No deeper than thigh with no current.