Emergency Ops Ice, Cold Water, & Surf Rescue

Question 1

During Drills with the 2 to 1 Mechanical advantage use _

Answer 1

Utility rope in place of LSR

Question 2

4 FF Eng: Who shall be the Spotter

Answer 2

Eng Off until additional Units arrive. Take a position where he can observe & direct whole operation

Question 3

The Spotter can use _ as a vantage point

Answer 3

The rig: AL/TL may be raised to facilitate spotter

Question 4

Primary Rescue Team Consists of _

Answer 4

Primary Rescuer & Primary Tether

Question 5

Who dons the Cold Water Suit (CWS)

Answer 5

Primary Rescuer (Only member that will approach the victim); Secondary Rescuer will don 2nd CWS & be tethered in a Stand By position

Question 6

Who assists Primary Rescuer in donning CWS

Answer 6

Primary Tether

Question 7

Who shall ensure the 2nd tether line is attached to Secondary Rescuer suit harness

Answer 7

Secondary tether

Question 8

Primary & Secondary Rescuers will be the only members not equipped with HT. Instead they shall wear

Answer 8

Personal Flotation Device (PFD)

Question 9

What is done once a victim is confirmed

Answer 9

Notify Dispatcher & Request additional resources

Question 10

Three methods for Cold Water/Ice Rescue

Answer 10

Reach, Throw, & Go

Question 11

_ Method is used when a victim is ambulatory & can assist in their own rescue

Answer 11

Reach- use a hook, pole, or other device

Question 12

_ method is used when reach method is not feasible. Rescuer shall hurl a rope

Answer 12

Throw (victim wraps around their arm & then pulled to safety)

Question 13

_ method used for non-ambulatory or too far from shore

Answer 13

Go (Last method used since it’s most dangerous)

Question 14

Water Rescue Procedures: Tether line is attached to D-Ring on _

Answer 14

Rear of harness of suit

Question 15

Ice Rescue Method: Rescuer wearing CWS is equipped w/pole or hook & throw rope. Tether shall be attached _

Answer 15

To front of suit’s chest harness

Question 16

Can the Secondary Rescuer enter the water for rescue of a victim

Answer 16

Primary Rescuer should be the only member to approach victim unless assistance from Secondary Rescuer is needed

Question 17

Go Method on Ice: How shall Primary Rescuer approach the victim

Answer 17

From the side (front approach may break ice)

Question 18

If Secondary Rescuer needed for Ice Rescue using the Go method- how shall he approach the victim

Answer 18

Stay off the ice until needed. If entering, approach from a different angle of 1st Rescuer so ice does not weaken

Question 19

Ice Rescue: For Non-Ambulatory Victim, the _ method is used.

Answer 19

Reach around method (requires member to enter water w/fins on feet)

Question 20

Using which technique requires both rescuers

Answer 20

Using a stretcher to remove a patient. (Used when other methods unsuccessful or may cause injury to victim)

Question 21

Stretcher Method requires 3 straps: How are they placed

Answer 21

Top strap under armpits & across chest, Middle strap attached across waist of victim, & Bottom strap Under one leg & over the other

Question 22

What shall be used in conjunction w/Stretcher

Answer 22

PL & Utility ropes. Ladder hooks shall support the ladder. Secure utility rope to top rung of ladder & then to substantial object. LSR shall be used to establish 2 to 1 mechanical advantage prior to stretcher being lowered into position

Question 23

Hand Signals: One hand placed on top of rescuer’s head indicates;
One arm waving in air indicates

Answer 23

Rescuer ready to be pulled to shore;

Stop pulling

Question 24

All ice & cold water equipment shall be inspected during _

Answer 24

JAJO. January & July the suit removed from carrying bag & hung on hangers at least 48 hours. Lubricate zipper with candle wax

Question 25

How shall soiled/contaminated suits be cleaned

Answer 25

Mild soap. Do NOT use solvents or Dry Clean

Question 26

Damaged equipment sent to _

Answer 26

Tech Services w/RT-2

Question 27

Victim Spotter tools

Answer 27

Binoculars, HT, Flashlight

Question 28

Rescue Coordinator tools

Answer 28

HT, Flashlight, TIC at night

Question 29

Primary Rescuer for Surf Rescue shall don

Answer 29

PFD, fins, & be equipped with torpedo (1st member to approach the victim)

Question 30

Secondary Rescuer for Surf Rescue dons

Answer 30

PFD & fins. Equipped with tether line only or tethered surfboard depending on conditions

Question 31

Surf rescue for victim Ambulatory vs Non-ambulatory

Answer 31

Ambulatory: hand torpedo to victim keeping torpedo between rescuer & victim Non-ambulatory: grab victims from rear holding torpedo under victims armpits

Question 32

What does the Secondary Rescuer do for Surf Rescue

Answer 32

Enter water w/tether line & swim to Primary Rescuer and victim. If using surfboard- load victim onto board & have tether FF pull to shore

Question 33

Does the Surf board have to be tethered

Answer 33

Yes & all members must wear life preservers

Question 34

Incorrect regarding surf rescue company positions when called upon to perform a water rescue? A. Primary rescuer will don a PFD, fins and be equipped with the torpedo B. Primary rescuer will be the first member to approach the victim C. Secondary rescuer will don a PFD and fins and will only enter the water to assist if the victim is non-ambulatory D. Secondary rescuer will be equipped with the tether line only or a tethered surfboard depending on water conditions

Answer 34

C. The secondary rescuer enters water with tether line and harness and swims out to primary rescuer and victim - he is swimming out to the primary rescuer in all cases

Question 35

Water Rescue: tether line is attached to the D ring on the _ of the cold water suit; Ice rescue the tether shall be attached to _ of the cold water rescue suit (Front or Rear for each)

Answer 35

Rear for water rescue; Front for ice rescue

Question 36

Correct: A. FFs shall use the stretcher to remove victims when other techniques are unsuccessful. Placing a victim in the stretcher only requires 1 rescuer B. Victim shall be secured w/top strap under the armpits & across chest, Middles strap across the waist, & Bottom strap over both victim's legs C. Retrieving a stretcher from below grade can be a difficult operation. Extreme caution should be used to not further injure the victim. A Team effort will be needed D. Stretcher is intended to be brought to the victim. It's more effective to bring stretcher to the victim

Answer 36

C Water Rescue Ch 2 Sec 7

Question 37

Incorrect for Cold Water rescue ops 4FF Eng: A. Off designated 1 FF as Spotter positioned where he was able to keep sight of victims B. Off assumed position of rescue coordinator & took a position to observe & direct whole operation C. Once confirmed there was a victim to be rescued, Dispatcher was notified & add'l resources requested D. Primary Rescuer donned cold water suit & maintained comm w/victim. Primary victim was only member that will approach the victim

Answer 37

A 4FF Eng the Officer will assume the position of Spotter and Rescue Coordinator 3.1

Question 38

``` Which members don cold water suit A. Primary Rescuer B. Secondary Rescuer C. Primary tether D. Secondary tether ```

Answer 38

A B

Question 39

``` Which members don personal flotation devices A. Primary Rescuer B. Secondary Rescuer C. Primary Tether D. Secondary Tether ```

Answer 39

C D

Question 40

Hand signals to allow rescuer & tether to communicate. Choose correct 1. One hand on top of rescuers head indicates rescuer ready to be pulled to shore 2. One arm waving in air indicates stop pulling A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both D. Neither

Answer 40

C

Question 41

4 FF Eng arriving alone for Cold Water Rescue at 0200 hrs would correct _ A. Off should immediately assign a FF to be a Spotter B. Spotter should be positioned where he can keep sight of Rescuer C. Rescuer should wave one arm in air to indicate ready to be pulled in D. Off (Rescue Coordinator) should bring an HT, flashlight, & TIC if available as part of his tools

Answer 41

D Emergency procedures WR2

Question 42

Correct use of the inflatable water rescue hose? A: Inflatable water rescue hose can be deployed in either a straight line or loop. Straight line deployment increases buoyancy. B: No more than two lengths of hose can be used for large operations. Each length of 2 ½” hose filled with air can keep afloat approximately 10 people. C: Units should have air filled hose secured with Utility Rope. D: Inflatable water rescue hose may be used during ice and water rescue incidents/emergencies involving any number of conscious victims.

Answer 42

D A. sect 4.1 -Straight line deployment can be used in incidents from a pier or shore involving only a few individuals who are close to shore. The loop deployment increases buoyancy and can be used for multiple victims. B. sect 4.2 - MORE than two lengths of hose can be used for larger operations. Each length of 2 ½” hose filled with air can keep afloat approximately 10 people. C. sect 4.3 - Units should have air filled hose secured with Life Saving Rope

Question 43

T/F Correct Cold Water Equipment: 200 Foot Tether Reel having the small carabineer secured at the end of the tether line using a Figure 8 on a Bight, and the large ice rescue carabineer placed in-line on the tether rope 4 feet from the small carabineer using the Butterfly Knot.

Answer 43

True EP Water Rescue 2 2.2

Question 44

Incorrect maintenance of Cold Water Suit A. All Ice & Cold Water rescue equipment should be inspected quarterly in JAJO B. In Jan & July the CWS should be hung out to dry for at least 48 hours C. Store the suit with the zipper in the closed position. The zipper should be lubricated with a lubricating stick (candle wax) by running the lubricating stick up & down the outside of the zipper D. If the suit should become soiled or contaminated with oil, scrub with a mild soap solution (dish soap) rinse with fresh water, & allow to dry before repacking

Answer 44

C Zipper in OPEN position | 9.2.2

Question 45

Surf Rescue incorrect A. Both primary & secondary rescuers wore a PFD & fins. The Primary Rescuer only was torpedo equipped B. The Primary Rescuer entered the water forward & swam out to the victim, letting the torpedo drag behind on the down sweep side C. Because the victim was conscious, the Primary Rescuer handed the torpedo to the victim D. The Primary Rescuer then est buoyancy & awaited assistance from the Secondary Rescuer

Answer 45

B Primary Rescuer enters the water walking backwards & swims out to victim letting torpedo drag behind on the down sweep side. Sec 3