Emergency Ops Water Rescue Flashcards
(31 cards)
It should be emphasized that entry into water or onto ice is to be considered _
As a last resort. Safety of our members is paramount
When it’s determined that water entry rescue is NOT safe for a surface rescue unit, the IC will need to _
Request assistance of a Rescue Company Dive Unit
Can the Cold Water Suit & Personal Flotation Device be used for Under water ops
No. Used only for surface rescue. CWS has buoyancy causing rescuer to immediately surface
Who shall be designated as Primary Rescuer for Surface Rescue
Member trained in suit & familiar with its capabilities & limitations. Lifeguard experience or trained scuba diver should be considered
Is it a good practice to assign primary water rescue by riding position
NO, FF may NOT feel comfortable in the water. Discuss at Roll Call who will be primary rescuer
How far shall member enter into water at night
Should NOT be allowed past line of sight from shore. Portable lights should be brought to scene
T/F Victims taken out of cold water should be massaged or rubbed once out of water to warm the body
False. Rough handling could cause cardiac arrest. Remove victim & wrap in warm blankets
In cold water it takes approximately _ minutes for core body temperature to drop
7-15 minutes. Hypothermia begins when body’s temperature drops below 98.6 F.
Body Core temperature dropping below _ F victim transgresses from non-ambulatory into unconsciousness
Below 90 F
When water is below _F the body initiates a reflex called _. Victims have been successfully resuscitated even if submerged for _ minutes
Below 70 F; Mammalian Diving Reflex (MDR); 30-60 minutes without brain damage or permanent health defects
Who are the best candidates for resuscitation after being submerged in cold water
Younger people in colder water
There are _ tides in 24 hours w/Slack time of _ minutes in between tides
4 tides (2 low & 2 high); 45 minutes in between
_ are primary source of distress in drowning victims. Occurs when tide is going out
Rip currents
_ is the leading cause of drowning
Panic
To escape a rip current _
Swim parallel to shore line
What are Sweep Tides
Tides running parallel to beach. More pronounced on Out-going tides. Waves are diagonal
How shall Rescuer enter the water for Sweep Tides
Enter water upstream of the sweep. Pulls rescuer toward the victim
Inflatable water rescue hose may be used during _
Ice & water rescue incidents/emergencies involving any number of conscious victims
What color is the Water Rescue Fitting for inflatable hose for ice/water rescue
Yellow
3 Air supply options for Inflatable hose
SCBA, FAST Pak, or Rig air outlet
Inflatable water rescue hose: hand tight or spanner tight
Spanner tight
If SCBA/Fast Pak used to inflate hose- do you use low or high pressure hose
Low Pressure hose at Hanson Fitting
One 45 minute cylinder can fill _ of 2 1/2” in approximately _;
Rig can fill _ lengths of hose in approximately _ seconds
5 lengths of 2 1/2” in approx 2 minutes & 30 seconds
2 lengths approx 20 seconds
The inflatable hose can be used in either a straight line or a loop. Straight line can be used for _
Incidents from a pier or shore involving a few individuals close to shore.
Loop- increase buoyancy & can be used for multiple victims
