OP 4550 Water Rescue Flashcards
1
Q
What speed is considered swift water?
A
1.5 mph
2
Q
When do you go from rescue to recovery mode?
A
Victim is no longer alive
Search efforts have gone past an hour
VCSO says its time to switch to recovery
3
Q
Tactical Elements of Water Rescue
A
Command
Rescue
Medical
4
Q
What should you consider setting up if you have a multi agency all outside of the shoreline
A
Marine Division
5
Q
What are first on scene engine company responsibilities
A
Locate victim, mark them, try and gather intel
6
Q
On scene information thats important to add
A
Location
Water type
Victims
7
Q
Information you’d want to add in size up report
A
Number of victims Moving or not Weather/water conditions Rescue or recovery Need any other resources Primary and secondary rescue locations ICP Staging and best access
8
Q
Safety measures needed in a water rescue
A
- one backup swimmer per rescuer
- floatation device whenever 10’ of water
- upstream spotter
- downstream safety member
- secondary rescue location
