IMS - Water Rescues

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What is the primary responsibility of the Nebraska Department of Roads in regards to bridges?

Stop all boat traffic near the bridges

Check the bridge for structural damage (correct)

Locate and capture unattached barges

Rescue boaters in distress

Which agency is responsible for conducting patrols on the Missouri River on a random basis?

Bellevue Underwater Rescue

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Douglas County Sheriff's Department (correct)

Nebraska Game and Parks

Which agency should be contacted if there is ANY bridge damage and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary cannot be reached?

Union Pacific RailRoad (correct)

St. Joseph’s Hospital

Omaha Fire Department

Nebraska Department of Roads

What is the main factor that determines the agency response to rescues or emergencies in the waters bordering the Missouri River?

The time of year Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following agencies is NOT listed as having personnel and equipment to constitute an immediate response to an emergency during the boating season (April-October)?

Omaha Fire Department Signup and view all the answers

What should the Omaha Police Department Airwing do regarding an unattached barge?

Assist in locating and observing the barge Signup and view all the answers

In an Emergency Flood Evacuation, what is the role of NE.Game & Parks?

Law enforcement and blocking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following agencies is responsible for maintaining Safety Patrols on the Missouri River on weekends and holidays?

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of contacting the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary during the boating season on weekends?

Contacting the Auxiliary Radio Station at Dodge Park Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is NOT responsible for Law Enforcement/Block/Rescue in the case of a Jumper or Potential Jumper situation?

Lewis Township VFD Signup and view all the answers

What action would the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary take regarding an escaped barge?

Contact barges in the area via marine band radio Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following agencies is responsible for responding to a known drowning incident where the person(s) has been in the water for less than two hours?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which agency would be dispatched to effect water rescue and/or block boat traffic during a Boat Fire/Explosion?

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines which agency is dispatched to respond to a capsized boat incident?

The location of the incident Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following agencies is responsible for contacting other agencies and communicating the equipment and estimated arrival time for a water rescue incident?

The communications centers of Nebraska and Iowa Signup and view all the answers

In dealing with a Disabled Boats situation, who would be contacted first according to protocol?

U.S. Coast Guard Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of contacting the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary during the boating season on weekdays/evenings?

Calling the emergency call-out list maintained by the Auxiliary Signup and view all the answers

Which organization would NOT be involved in an Escaped Barge situation?

St.Joseph’s Hospital Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following agencies is responsible for responding to a possible drowning incident where the person(s) is missing and believed to be in the water?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Iowa DNR during an Emergency Flood Evacuation?

Law enforcement and blocking Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is responsible for activities requiring UNDERWATER search and rescue responses?

Bellevue Underwater Rescue Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is not listed among the agencies involved in the coordinated efforts for responding to emergencies along the Missouri River?

St. Joseph Life Flight Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of coordinating resources in response to emergencies along the Missouri River?

To respond in the shortest period of time with proper personnel and equipment Signup and view all the answers

Which agency may be called upon to assist with personnel or equipment for UNDERWATER search and rescue responses?

Boys Town VFD Water Rescue Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is NOT involved in the coordinated efforts for responding to emergencies along the waters in Iowa counties?