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SURF RESCUE

What are the (5) positions in SURF RESCUE operations?

A
  • Rescue Corrdinator
  • Spotter
  • Primary Rescuer
  • Secondary Rescuer
  • Tether Firefighter
2
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SURF RESCUE

True/False

In a 4-Firefighter Engine Company, the Officer will also assume the responsibilities of the Spotter until an additional unit arrives.

A

TRUE

3
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SURF RESCUE

What will the Primary Rescuer have on and be equipped with?

A
  • don PFD and fins

- equipped with torpedo

4
Q

SURF RESCUE

What will the Secondary Rescuer have on and be equipped with?

A
  • don PFD and fins

- equipped with tether line only or tethered surfboard

5
Q

SURF RESCUE

What are the duties of the Tether Firefighter?

A
  • assist rescuers in donning equipment

- feeds, controls the tether line, pulls rescuers and victims back to safety

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SURF RESCUE

How does the Primary Rescuer operate in a “Line Rescue”?

A
  • enters the water walking backwards
  • swims to victim (torpedo dragged behind)
  • stops before reaching victim (ambulatory victim - hands torpedo to victim/ non-ambulatory victim - grabs from rear rests victims back on rescuers chest, holds torpedo under victims armpits)
  • establishes buoyancy and awaits secondary rescuer
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SURF RESCUE

How does the Secondary Rescuer operate in a “Line Rescue”?

A
  • enters water with tether line and harness
  • hands harness to Primary Rescuer
  • both rescuers hold victim under the arms, other hand holding the harness
  • pulled to shore by Tether Firefighter
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SURF RESCUE

What must all members entering the water wear?

A

Life preserves

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