Water Rescue Flashcards
(10 cards)
0
Q
How many “entry personnel” are needed for a rescue from moving water?
A
Three
1
Q
How many personnel are required to perform a single ice rescue?
A
18
2
Q
Distance of a warm zone from the water edge for a swift water rescue is…
A
10 ft.
3
Q
Swift water rescue, what is part of the size-up?
A
Mark water level
4
Q
Water rescue, Safety Officer works directly with Incident Commander and…
A
Operations Section Chief
5
Q
Demobilization plans are evaluated at the end of each shift and every _______ hours?
A
12
6
Q
Minimum staffing for a water rescue boat is…
A
Three
7
Q
Dry suits are considered when aggregate temperature is less than…
A
140
8
Q
Water rescue, what is a dynamic hazard?
A
Propane tanks
9
Q
Firefighters are _______ times more likely to die in a water-related incident than a fire.
A
Four
