Rapid Extraction

Question 1

What to think about when deciding how to remove the person from the water

Answer 1

1. The features of your intended exit point
2. The persons conditions and size
3. The availability of other team members to exist

Question 2

ABC if body alignment

Answer 2

A - alignment
B - balance
C - coordibatikn

Question 3

When to use a backboard at a board edge

Answer 3

This technique is used to remove a person who is unable to exit the water on their own when the exit point is at the wall. It requires a backboard and at least one assisting rescuer.

Question 5

When to use a backboard at the steps

Answer 5

This technique is used to remove a person who is unable to exit the water on their own when the exit point is steps. It requires a backboard and at least one assisting rescuer.

Question 6

When to use zero-depth entry

Answer 6

This technique is used to remove a person who is unable to exit the water on their own when the exit point is a zero-depth entry or a gradually sloping shoreline. It requires a backboard and at least one assisting rescuer.

Question 7

When to use steep steps and/or moving water

Answer 7

This technique is used to remove a person who is unable to exit the water on their own when the exit point is steep steps, there is moving water, or both. It requires a backboard and at least one assisting rescuer.

Question 8

When to use the rapid extraction for a small person

Answer 8

This technique is used to remove a small passive person from shallow water when a backboard is not immediately available.

Question 9

When to use the walking assist

Answer 9

This technique is used to help a person who can stand and walk to exit shallow water.

Question 10

When to use a beach drag

Answer 10

This technique is used to remove a person who is unresponsive or cannot stand and walk from the water when the exit point is a zero-depth entry or a gradually sloping shoreline. It can be performed with one or two rescuers.