Water Rescue Operations

Question 1

507.1 GUIDELINES
All Water Rescue emergencies will require a……response, as well as R30 and boat trailer (Consider T 8 crew). Additionally, request EPD and Ambulance

Answer 1

regular alarm (All Call)

Question 2

507.1 GUIDELINES
All Water Rescue emergencies will require a regular alarm (All Call) response, as well as….. (Consider T 8 crew). Additionally, request EPD and Ambulance

Answer 2

R30 and boat trailer

Question 3

The first arriving crew on scene shall establish Command and safety. The officer shall announce a size-up of the situation upon arrival.

• Secure the area and…..hazards
• No one enters the water o Set up hazard zones
• Secure and separate witnesses
• Ascertain location(s) of victim(s) entry/last seen location AND time o -Make initial victim(s) contact if possible
• Develop IAP Self-Rescue Reach Throw Row Go
• Determine operation type and prepare for equipment/personnel needs:

Answer 3

identify

Question 4

The first arriving crew on scene shall establish Command and safety. The officer shall announce a size-up of the situation upon arrival.

• Secure the area and identify hazards
• No one …..the water o Set up hazard zones
• Secure and separate witnesses
• Ascertain location(s) of victim(s) entry/last seen location AND time o -Make initial victim(s) contact if possible
• Develop IAP Self-Rescue Reach Throw Row Go
• Determine operation type and prepare for equipment/personnel needs:

Answer 4

enters

Question 5

The first arriving crew on scene shall establish Command and safety. The officer shall announce a size-up of the situation upon arrival.

• Secure the area and identify hazards
• No one enters the water o Set up hazard zones
• Secure and …..witnesses
• Ascertain location(s) of victim(s) entry/last seen location AND time o -Make initial victim(s) contact if possible
• Develop IAP Self-Rescue Reach Throw Row Go
• Determine operation type and prepare for equipment/personnel needs:

Answer 5

separate

Question 6

The first arriving crew on scene shall establish Command and safety. The officer shall announce a size-up of the situation upon arrival.

• Secure the area and identify hazards
• No one enters the water o Set up hazard zones
• Secure and separate witnesses
• Ascertain location(s) of victim(s) entry/last seen location AND time o -Make initial….. if possible
• Develop IAP Self-Rescue Reach Throw Row Go
• Determine operation type and prepare for equipment/personnel needs:

Answer 6

victim(s) contact

Question 7

The first arriving crew on scene shall establish Command and safety. The officer shall announce a size-up of the situation upon arrival.

• Secure the area and identify hazards
• No one enters the water o Set up hazard zones
• Secure and separate witnesses
• Ascertain location(s) of victim(s) entry/last seen location AND time o -Make initial victim(s) contact if possible
• Develop IAP Self-Rescue Reach Throw Row Go
• Determine operation type and prepare for equipment/personnel needs:The first arriving crew on scene shall establish Command and safety. The officer shall announce a size-up of the situation upon arrival.
• Secure the area and identify hazards
• No one enters the water o Set up hazard zones
• Secure and separate witnesses
• Ascertain location(s) of victim(s) entry/last seen location AND time o -Make initial victim(s) contact if possible
• Develop….. Self-Rescue Reach Throw Row Go
• Determine operation type and prepare for equipment/personnel needs:

Answer 7

IAP

Question 8

: Begins at the shore bank and body of water

Answer 8

HOT ZONE

Question 9

Approximately 25’ out from shore bank if possible (consider utilizing apparatus as a natural zone barrier).

Answer 9

WARM ZONE:

Question 10

Begins where the warm zone ends, or further away if deemed necessary, this will be the area for by-standers, news media, and other unauthorized persons. Consider utilizing EPD and/or FPB personnel to control the cold zone.

Answer 10

COLD ZONE:

Question 11

WARM ZONE: Approximately 25’ out from shore bank if possible (consider utilizing apparatus as a natural zone barrier).
Personnel in this area need to be authorized, and wearing proper PPE. ….. staging should be located in the warm zone.

Answer 11

Level 1 and INITIAL equipment

Question 12

Additional resource needs (including MABAS) shall go to a…..staging area, under command of a staging officer until requested to move up by command.

Answer 12

Level 2