Supervisor 1 - Beachfront Operations Flashcards
If an operator of a 4WD UTV leaves the sand portion of a beach and neglects to disengage their forward gears when they start to drive over pavement to the dump or drop area, they will?
Jam up their front differential
The term “deadmen,” when used in training courses for lifeguards assigned to oceanfront beaches refers to
Upland anchorage
The appropriate arm signal for a lifeguard to give from a standing position on their tower to call for the delivery of a resuscitator is
Arms extended up — straight overhead
Lifeguard issues 1 short whistle
To gain the attention of a swimmer
Lifeguard issues 2 short blasts of whistle
To gain the attention of fellow lifeguards.
Lifeguard issues 3 short blasts of a whistle
Signal to fellow lifeguards an emergency situation is taking place and action must be taken
Lifeguard issues one long blast of whistle
Clear the water
Lifeguard stands with 1 arm in a singular direction
Move in the water to the intended (pointed) location
Lifeguard stands with both arms extended above the head with a rescue floatation device
Tells swimmer to go further out
Lifeguard stands with both arms out horizontally on either side of them
Stay where you are
Lifeguard extends both arms vertically with RFD held horizontally
Stay where you are and await rescue from boat or helicopter
Lifeguard in water, either one arm extended above head, curved in to touch hand or both arms curved to meet above head
All clear
Lifeguard in water, single arm extended above head and waving in motion
Resuscitation device or oxygen needed on shore
Lifeguard in water, single arm extended above head with no motion
Assistance is needed
Lifeguard in water, both arms extended above head and crossed over (making an X)
Submersion
