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1
Q

What are the Life priorities when it comes to water rescue

A

Officer
Innocents
Victims
Property

2
Q

What are some common water hazards

A
Ponds
Pools
Irrigation canals
Lakes and reservoirs
Calm and white water rivers
3
Q

What can you do to pre-plan for a water emergency

A

Know your patrol area

Know what hazards you face

4
Q

What is a strainer hazard

A

Anything that allows water through but catches solid objects

I.e. trees, shrubs

5
Q

How fast will cold water remove heat from the body

A

25 times faster than air

6
Q

How fast will moving water remove heat from the body

A

40 times faster than air

7
Q

At what temp is water considered cold water

A

Less than 70 degrees

8
Q

What is a PFD

A

Personal flotation device

9
Q

How many categories of PFDs are there

A

1 through 5

10
Q

What are some throwable devices

A

ResQ disk
Mustang sticks
Throw bags

11
Q

What are some rescue techniques

A

Preach
Reach
Throw
Go and tow

12
Q

What are the rescue goals

A

L-locate
A- access
S- stabilize
T- transport

13
Q

What are the 4 states of victim behavior

A

Normal
Panic
Counter-panic
Instinctive drowning response

14
Q

What should you do to escape a vehicle

A

Stay calm
Roll window down
Get out asap