PREVIEW OF
WATER RESCUE AWARENESSPOWERPOINT TRAINING
PRESENTATION
OVERVIEW
Annually over 3,500 drowning's per yearPlus 340 + in boating related accidentsThird leading cause of death for all agesLeading cause of death among children 1-4 years of age (3 per day)
WATER RESCUE AWARENSS PERSONNEL
Do NOT act in the capacity of rescuersDevelop a knowledge of
Scene assessment & size upSite control & scene managementHazard recognition & mitigation
proceduresActivation procedures for water rescue
response
WATER RESCUE AWARENSS PERSONNEL
Secure & interview witnessesKeep them at sceneInterview witnesses separatelyCollect witnesses personal information
Establish point last seenUse reference objectsTriangulate with multiple witnesses
CONFINED SPACES
By definition many flood related water rescues may be evaluated as confined spaces
because of the engulfment hazards of the associated waterMany rescuers have drowned in flooded buildings from broken sewer and water pipes
filling basements with water & debris
STRAINER
Buildup of debris such as rocks & logs which restrict downstream flow
Dangerous due to underwater currents/undertows which may cause entrapment & drowning
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Dealing with the rescue is the #1 problemConduct size-up & hazard assessmentIsolate & deny entry to shore line Assess resource & equipment needsProvide safety for rescuers & victim
ICS STRUCTURE IC
SUPPORTGROUP
SAFETY OFFICER
EMSRESCUE GROUP
RESCUER
RESCUER BACK-UP
SAFETY TEAM
SPOTTERS
MEASURE THE PROS VS. THE CONSIs the a likelihood of successCan it be done with the scope of on scene personnelKeep from the situation from “Going over the
head of resources”A rescue should never overshadow the goal of
all returning home safely
RISK/BENEFIT ANALYSIS
PERSONNEL FLOTATION DEVICE
OSHA requires anyone within 10’ of water to wear a PFD or where there is a potential to
fall all into the water
Photo by McKenzie Fire
Photo by Louisville USACE
GLOVES
Should have leather palms
SEVEN STEP RESCUE PLANTALKREACHTHROWWADEROWGOHELOCOPTIER
Always use the simplest & safest plan going from low risk to highest risk
SAFETY
Average of 7 Public Safety rescuers in the US die each year in water rescues
Reasons found wereLack of sound judgment, good reasoning,
& plan of action not followedTemptation to enter an uncertain
environment was too great
Lack of training & expertise for water rescue
SAFETY
Develop rescue policy or SOP/SOGPreplan trouble spotsDetermine & obtain proper equipment for jurisdictionTRAIN-TRAIN-TRAINMaintain skillsUse seven step rescue plan
HAZARD ASSESSMENT IN THE WATER RESCUE ENVIRONMENT
Weather conditions can make the rescue more hazardousHypothermia Slip & FallsPoor visibility Lightning strikesHeat exhaustion
Make sure there is proper rehab facilities for personnelShelter Food Water Rest
ROAD HAZARDS
Photo by Gregory Rolands Photo by Jay
SCENE SECURITY
People on shore will want to see what is happening but also people in watercraft will
also be curiousCare on shore must be taken make sure that the
zones go the full 360o of coverage
SCEANARIO #1
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