Equipment
Tactics
Terminology
Misc.
100
How many feet of rope are in our throw bags?
75 Feet
100
In a box-cinch operation, what is the initial line that is used to support a foot entrapment victim to keep their head above water called?
Stabilizing Line
(Will take "Support Line" as well)
100
What is an eddy?
An area of refuge
100
What are the numerics for the Dive Van?
2523
200
Where is the Rapid Deployment Craft (RDC) bag and the tether bag located in the dive van?
Engineer side of the truck, middle, lower shelf
RDC is in dark green bag, tag lines are green and black mesh bag
200
What are two items we should be giving to a victim that is stuck on a rock upon arrival?
PFD and Helmet
200
What is the correct term for the current?
Laminer Flow - faster flow found midstream
200
What does CFS stand for and describe CFS?
Cubic Feet per Second
300 CFS - Imagine 300 basketballs of water flowing down the creek each second
Typically, the more CFS, the higher and faster the water will be flowing
300
What apparatus have the equipment to facilitate in setting up a high line?
2516, 2502, 2506, 2507 and 2523
Please note* 2523 has 1/2" rope with MPDs that are not compatible with the other rope access rigs
300
What are the four positions in the Live Bait Rescue?
1. Tethered Rescue Swimmer
2. Anchor
3. Secondary Anchor (Officer)
4. Catch Person
300
Define helical flow
Helical flow is found along a shoreline and is a corkscrew or spring-like current that is constantly rolling and pushing out into the laminar flow. This spiral water flow can sweep a person off their feet and push them into the main current or make swimming back to shore a challenge.
300
Define strainer
Obstacle that allow water to pass but trap solid objects.
Example - trees, fences, logs, etc.
400
How do you know when the RDC is fully inflated?
The three exhaust valves start exhausting air
400
What is the rescue technique where an in-water rescuer is connected to a throw-bag supported/held by a shore-based team member called?
Tethered Swimmer aka "Live bait"
400
When the City of Boulder shuts down tubing in the Boulder Creek due to high CFS, can kayakers/boaters still recreate in the Boulder Creek?
Yes
400
What Streets cross over Boulder Creek from West to East starting with the Arapahoe Bridge to 17th St.?
Arapahoe Bridge (This is the bridge west of Ebin G Fine Park that connects Arapahoe to Canyon)
6th Street
9th Street
Broadway
Arapahoe Ave
17th Street
Folsom Street
28th Street
30th Street
Arapahoe Ave
Foothills Parkway
55th Street
Valmont Road
61st Street
500
Can a MPD (found on the dive van) be put into a mechanical advantage system that was built by 2502 and their equipment?
No
500
What is the average effective throw for a box cinch?
30'
500
Define downstream V
A downstream V is formed when water is funneled (constricted) between two obstructions and forms a V that points downstream. A series of multiple standing waves are known as haystacks or wave trains.
500
Name each member on the Water Rescue Team?
Jeremy Felix (A-Shift)
Karim Rafghi (A-Shift)
Brandon Stang (A-Shift)
Robert Lopez (A-Shift)
Chris Guerra (B-Shift)
Anthony Soloman (B-Shift)
Joe Gross (B-Shift)
Trevor Gappa (B-Shift)
Jed DeOrsay (B-Shift)
Thomas Spannring (B-Shift)
Brian Marron (C-Shift)
Scott Adamcheski (C-Shift)
Jason Thomas (C-Shift)
Hannah Grady (C-Shift)
Brett Phillips (C-Shift)