Flashcards in V11-C7 Deck (4)
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1
Q
What to safety positions must be at all swift water rescue sites
A
Downstream safety and upstream safety/lookout
2
Q
What is the standard response for a swift water/channel rescue response
A
Five engines one truck one squad two air squads One USAR task force one swift water rescue one BC
3
Q
What is the order of preferred rescue methods for rescuing a victim at Swiftwater incident
A
1 shore based rescue first
2 boats or helicopters
3 rescue fire fighters in the water as support for lifeguards
4 contact rescue in the water by firefighters
4
Q
Size of report for a swift water incident should include
A
1Location of the victim or location or victim was last seen
2conditions at scene water depth of speed
3 assessment of hazards to personnel water depth low head dams etc.
4initial action and instructions to incoming units