Ice Water Rescue
What is the first thing you should do before trying to rescue someone from ice?
Call 911 or get adult help immediately.
What medical emergency can occur after falling in ice water?
Hypothermia
Should you just run on a frozen lake
no
How long does it take for hypothermia to start in freezing water?
few minutes
What should you never do when someone falls through the ice?
Go without a body, run into the water
What is the first sign of mild hypothermia?
Shivering
How to know if the ice is safe to walk on?
plausible answers, can vary
What should you do if you fall through ice and are alone?
control breathing, keep head above water, use whistle
What can you throw to someone struggling in the water?
rope, stick, bouy
What should you do with the person's clothes
take them off and replace them with something warm
What should you NOT do near ice/frozen lakes?
Run, horseplay
What is the buddy system?
2 people
Why should you lie flat when rescuing?
To spread weight over a larger area.
How should you rewarm a hypothermia victim?
Warm water bottles, blankets, warm area
What should you do near frozen lakes?
Use caution, try to avoid
What is one sign the ice might be unsafe?
Cracks, slushy, warm weather, chunks
How should multiple people save someone?
Human Chain
What should you do if the person stops breathing?
CPR - ambulance should already be on the way
Yes and No - trick question
What Scout motto applies to ice and cold weather activities?
BE PREPARED