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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