Tows Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Reach
A
Near the edge of a pool
2
Q
Throw
A
Too far away to reach for, the throw is give them a floating device until the danger is gone
3
Q
Wade
A
Attempted the reach and throw to no avail, the water is safe to enter. Allows to get closer to the individual to do a reach or throw rescue
4
Q
Row
A
Not possible to preform the reach, throw or wade. This allows for them to stay out the water and cab resue quickly. However the craft may have limitations
5
Q
Swim rescue
A
Only use when all land based rescues have failed or not appropriate to use