Definitions
Water 60 degrees or below is considered
Cold Water
After deploying the boat, the brush truck driver should
Park out of the way for additional boats
Signal Used when a body is found
Arms Crossed over the Head
All rescuers on the ice should be attached to a
Safety Line/Rope
The ______ should be contacted on all water rescues
Water Patrol
Within 10' of the waters edge is considered the
Hot Zone
We should determine first ________, the last location, and weather conditions
How many victims
What is the initial method used by boats
Dragging
A _______ rescuer is required for all ice incidents
Backup Rescuer
Victims should be approached from _____ when performing a pick off
Downstream
All members operating within 10' of the water must have a ______
Life Jacket/PFD
The _____ should interview any witnesses
Officer
Dragging Operations should start
Just above the last seen point
A ______ should be assigned and never take their eyes off the victim
Pointer
The _______ may be used to assist with communication
Repeater
River Left/Right is looking at the river going _______
Downstream
Who is in charge of the emergency operation
The Officer
If a victim is found under the 90 minute time frame ______ should immediatley be started
CPR
Additional Arriving Rescuers should _______ prior to or upon arrival of the incident
Don Ice Suits
Fire Department Personell should enter the water ______
Only as a last resort
Per Policy we are required to use a Coast Guard Type ____ or better PFD
Type III
Who is ultimatley responsible and in charge of the watercraft
The Boat Operator
90 Minutes
Consider approaching from the _________ of the victim
The alarm assignment for a drowning consist of
2 Boats
2 Brush
Marine 60
1 Rescue 1 Ambulance
1 Duty Officer/Chief