PFD's
The acronym PFD
What is a personal floatation device?
An arm's reach
How close should a small child stay to their parent?
Rocks and other large objects
What is a hazard found in the water?
Red, black or purple
What are good colours of bathing suits to wear in a pool?
A device that helps you float in the water in case of a capsized boat or any other disaster
What are life jackets?
A PFD used on the arm of a child
What is an arm band or floaties?
Always do what on water slides
What is go feet first?
Sharp glass or sticks
What is a potential hazard on the beach?
Wearing a hat or sunscreen
What is sun safety?
More people die when boating than in ______ crashes and ______ wrecks every year.
Plane crashes and train wrecks
A red ring with rope surrounding it
What is a throwable PFD?
Children ages 1 to 4
What is the age is the highest risk for drowning?
Things that say not to swim in an area or showing the depth of the water
What are signs/danger signs?
Organizations that teach CPR and other water rescue techniques
What are the YMCA, Red Cross?
You should always bring a _____ with you to check the forecast and to call for help
What is a radio or communication device?
Adults need ____ to ____ pounds of buoyancy to keep their heads above water
What is 7 to 12?
These areas mean it is unsafe to dive here and doing so may result in serious injuries
What are no dive zones?
A strong current that builds up near immobile objects that gets released into the water
What is a riptide?
Something you should drink while swimming to prevent nausea and overheating
What are fluids/water?
Something you need to have before operating a motorized water vehicle
What is a boating license?