A635 Water Rescue Incidents (11-01-2013) Flashcards

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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

Water rescue is normally a _________ rescue to be accomplished only by ________ _________:

A
  • Technical
  • Spec Ops
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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

In the absence of Spec Ops, first in company officers will only initiate swift water rescues after:

A

A thorough risk benefit analysis

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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

What water rescue equipment will be maintained on each AFD apparatus?

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  • 1 PFD and rescue helmet for each assigned firefighter riding on the unit
  • At least 1 additional PFD for victim
  • 2 Water rescue throw bags
  • 6, white in color, night glow strips with 6 zip ties
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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

Where should the attachment of the glow sticks be made?

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High on the shoulder of the PFD

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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

The hot zone should be a minimum ___ feet?

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15 feet

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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

Where should personnel with throw bags be positioned?

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downstream as back-up safties

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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

Where should spotters be placed?

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Upstream

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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

What (5) things should operations companies monitor and assess while waiting on Spec Ops to arrive?

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  1. Monitor victim’s condition and offer reassurance
  2. Monitor stream characteristics: width/depth/speed
  3. Monitor changes: Water rising/falling
  4. Monitor weather: Conditions upstream improving/deteriorating
  5. Assess rescue resources/capabilities: Throw bags, pike poles, aerial ladder
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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

Never do this to a rescuer in moving water:

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Tie a rescuer to a line

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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

What are the strategies for rescue from least hazardous to most hazardous?

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  • Reach
  • Throw
  • Row Go/Tow
  • Helo
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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

River orientation is determined by the following terms: (from the aspect of looking __________)

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From the aspect of looking downstream:

  • Upstream
  • Downstream
  • River Right
  • River Left
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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

Unless absolutely necessary and water movement is minimal, do not attempt to walk persons out when water rises above:

A

The knees

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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

When should operations companies attempt boat evacuations?

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Only when the Spec Ops team is unavailable

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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

If a victim is struggling in the water, attempt to assist with:

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Throw bags

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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

What are the single most effective pieces of safety/rescue equipment in water rescue situations?

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Throw bags

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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

What 4 factors must be evaluated if considering a wading rescue technique?

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  1. Water depth
  2. Water Speed
  3. Bottom conditions
  4. Number of rescuers
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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

What is the defensive swimming position?

A

On your back, with head and feet up, facing downstream

18
Q

[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

Use your arms to row against the current and keep your body at a ____ degree angle to move across the flow of water:

A

45 degree

19
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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

What is the one exception to the defensive swimming position when being swept down stream?

A

When approaching a strainer, use a crawl stroke and swim as hard as possible to get up and over the strainer

20
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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

What should be performed ASAP to victims and rescuers that were in the water to avoid contaminants?

A

Decon

21
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[A653 Water Rescue Incidents]

All persons removed from the water should be:

A

Medically evaluated