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1
Q

on an annual basis in the united states, approximately 6000-9000 people die in water related emergencies. the most alarming part of this statistic is the fact that up to? of these drownings are would be rescuers?

A

one third

2
Q

list of the swift water rescue options from low risk to high risk is?

A

communication, floatation, reach throw, row, go, tow, helo

3
Q

the ideal inflation pressure of the inflatable hose line is? PSI, which gives enough stability to prevent line kinking yet may be reached rapidly and safely?

A

50-60

4
Q

first responders are limited to? rescue options?

A

land based

5
Q

safety is the most important factor in any rescue operation. due to this hazard, specialized protective gear in mandatory for rescuers where personnel are within? of water?

A

10 feet

6
Q

in the event that the channel on a river rescue is wider than 50 feet, tie off the end of the hose, allowing greater flexibility with?

A

lifeline

7
Q

which of the following is not required protective gear during a swift water rescue incident?

A

turnout boots

8
Q

the most versatile rescue technique in a river rescue operation is?

A

throw bag

9
Q

a tension diagonal is generally a rope just off the water which is tensioned across a channel at a ? angle of no more than? degrees to the current flow of water?

A

downstream; 45 degrees

10
Q

reach methods of rescue include any use of a rescue tool which forms an extension of the rescuer. for first responders which of the following does not constitute a reach method?

A

pick poles or rubbish hooks
small ladder
tension diagonal
inflated fire hose

11
Q

swift water rescue options range from low risk to hi risk. which of the following is considered the highest risk for trained swiftwater team members?

A

helo

12
Q

tension diagonal lines is an option which has proven itself to be extremely versatile in the river rescue setting. this system may be usef for all of the following?

A

gaining access to victim
transport equipment and personnel
extricate victims, suspend a rescue net ( curtain )

13
Q

a reverse current that tends to hold, or trap a buoyant object best describes an?

A

hydraulic

14
Q

tension diagonal lines is an option which has proven itself to be extemely vesatile in the river rescue setting. this system may be used for all of the following?

A

gaining access to victim
transport equip. and personnel
extricate victims, suspend a rescue net (curtain)

15
Q

Protocols are useful when discretion is allowed at the scene. Successful rescue is a mixture of training, experience, practice and judgment. We must remember that self rescue is the priority. Rescue of OUR teammates is? And the rescue the victim is the final outcome.

A

Secondary

16
Q

Inflated firehose method for first responder victims rescue is limited to a maximum of? Of 2 1/2 inch of firefighting hose.

A

100 feet

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