Swift Water Rescue - Flood Channel Operation Plan

Question 1

Swift Water Rescue Systems:

Water in arroyo systems can travel at speeds up to ___ mph

Answer 1

35 mph

Question 2

Swift Water Rescue Systems:

River natural velocity rarely exceeds

Answer 2

11 mph

Question 3

Swift Water Rescue Systems:

Five Foot Rule

Answer 3

During flood conidtions, anyone within five feet of any arroyo must wear a personal flotation device (PFD)

Question 4

Swift Water Rescue Systems:

Required PPE for flood channel rescue operations

Answer 4

1. Swift Water Rescue Helmet
2. Knife or safety cutter
3. Whistle
4. PFD
5. Tennis shoes or laced-up boots with good tractioned soles
6. Work gloves when handling ropes

Question 5

Swift Water Rescue Systems:

When moving downstream place your body at a ___ degree angle to the current

Answer 5

45 degree

Question 6

Swift Water Rescue Systems:

Ideal distance between throw bag person and pickup team

Answer 6

Usually around 75’

Question 7

Flood Channel Rescue Operation Plan:

Swift Water Task Force Stations

Answer 7

4, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 3

Question 8

Swift Water Rescue Systems:

Swift Water Rescue Coding

Answer 8

72 Delta 2

Question 9

Swift Water Rescue Systems:

Recommended Tac Channel

Answer 9

EMS 1

Question 10

Swift Water Rescue Systems:

Radio Benchmarks

Answer 10

• On Scene Size Up
• Rescue System Ready
• Victim Spotted
• Result of Rescue Attempt (Caught or Missed)
• Victim Transported