Water Rescue Team Operations Guide
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What specialized training level must Water Rescue Team (WRT) members possess?

  • NFPA Operations Level
  • NFPA Awareness Level
  • NFPA Technician Level (correct)
  • NFPA Specialist Level

What is the primary goal during all Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLCFD) water-based rescue operations?

  • Operational efficiency
  • Life safety (correct)
  • Property conservation
  • Environmental protection

What is a key responsibility of Command in conjunction with the Safety Officer during water rescue operations?

  • Overseeing public relations
  • Coordinating traffic control
  • Managing logistical support
  • Ensuring general safety practices are observed (correct)

Which of the following documents may SLCFD WRT personnel need to comply with, where applicable?

<p>NFPA 2500 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides life safety, what is the second incident priority during SLCFD water-based rescues?

<p>Scene stabilization and patient rescue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What system must be implemented with a visible presence during all SLCFD water-based rescue operations?

<p>Incident Management System (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should be assigned early in a water rescue incident to oversee safety?

<p>Safety Officer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may failure to observe water rescue operation guidelines result in?

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What characterizes a "Go" rescue in the Reach, Throw, Row, Go sequence?

<p>Physically entering the medium (water or ice). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'Recovery Mode'?

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What is another common term for the 'Rescue Area'?

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What is the primary focus of activities during 'Rescue Mode'?

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What does a 'Reach/Extension Device' enable a rescuer to do?

<p>Reach a victim without physical contact. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of 'Shore-based Rescue'?

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What speed defines 'Swiftwater'?

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What is the role of an 'Upstream Spotter'?

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What is the recommended training for a Water Rescue Safety Officer?

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What type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is always required during water rescue scenarios?

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What should Command or the Rescue Group Supervisor conduct early in an incident?

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What team should be in place prior to any rescue attempt?

<p>Rapid Intervention Team (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In swiftwater rescues, what personnel should be in place before a WRT member enters the waterway?

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Which of the following is a vital step before deploying rescue personnel?

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What must be implemented to maintain accountability of personnel at the rescue scene?

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What is the first operational goal in every water-based rescue operation?

<p>Establishing Command and implementing Incident Management and Accountability systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) for water rescue team operations?

<p>To serve as a general guideline for initial actions, size-up considerations, safety priorities, and tactical assignments during water rescue operations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the guideline, what does 'Downstream Safety' refer to?

<p>A swiftwater rescuer positioned downstream, ready to assist victims or rescuers who cannot self-extricate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are 'Flotation Aids' defined as in the context of this guideline?

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What is the 'General Area' as defined in the guideline?

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What does 'Ice Rescue' involve according to the guideline?

<p>Any operation involving ice-covered bodies of water where victims may be on, surrounded by, or below the ice. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Incident Action Plan (IAP)'?

<p>To outline the operational period objectives and response strategy defined by Incident Command. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Patient Survivability Profile (PSP)' refer to?

<p>A general assessment of a patient's likelihood of survival based on factors like injury mechanism and access difficulty. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Point Last Seen (PLS)'?

<p>The last known location of a submerged person, as reported by a reliable witness. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase involves arriving at the scene, establishing command, and sizing up the situation?

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What level of skills are required for Phase I operations?

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Who should establish command during Phase I?

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What should the Incident Commander (IC) do if the Water Rescue Team (WRT) is not part of the initial dispatch?

<p>Immediately request the WRT. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the WRT Officer do upon arrival at the scene?

<p>Report to Command for a situation assessment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of the first-in Company Officer during Phase I?

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What skills are required for Phases II-IV?

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Who should Rescue Group Supervisors be?

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What is the initial action a first-due Company Officer should take upon arriving at a water rescue scene?

<p>Secure the calling party or witness to determine what happened. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What immediate assessment should rescuers make upon arrival?

<p>Obvious and imminent hazards to rescuers and patients. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should Command consider utilizing to get more information about a possible patient?

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What two analyses should Command conduct early in the operation?

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What is one determinant of whether an operation will be run in Rescue Mode or Recovery Mode?

<p>Whether the patient has been down/trapped for a long time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After determining the mode of operation, what should be announced?

<p>This decision to all personnel. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should nonessential personnel stay away from the immediate rescue scene?

<p>To reduce the risk of further accidents or injuries. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What document outlines the Secondary Assessment procedures for the SLCFD WRT?

<p>The SLCFD WRT Initial Arriving Apparatus Command Checklist. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Salt Lake City Fire Department Water Rescue Team (WRT)?

<p>To respond promptly and effectively to water rescue incidents. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum daily staffing requirement for the Water Rescue Team (WRT)?

<p>Two (2) currently trained and certified Water Rescue Technicians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is Medic Engine 7 permitted to respond to emergency calls without the Water Rescue apparatus?

<p>When dispatched to any emergency call <em>excluding</em> water rescue incidents. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance should the Water Rescue Officer notify the Dispatch Center and their respective Battalion Chief?

<p>When the Medic Engine travels in the engine apparatus inside their medical district, if deemed inappropriate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can the Water Rescue Team travel in Water Rescue 7 outside their assigned medical district?

<p>To facilitate a more rapid response to a Water Rescue call. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does the Water Rescue Officer need to notify when choosing to travel in Water Rescue 7 outside of their medical district?

<p>Dispatch Center and Battalion 2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When dispatched to a Water Rescue Incident, what option does the WRT Officer have regarding the Medic Engine?

<p>They can leave the Medic Engine in quarters and respond in the Water Rescue Apparatus. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can WRT Officers request the Heavy Rescue Team to respond?

<p>If additional rope management or other technical rescue skills and equipment are required. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Standard Operating Guideline (SOG)

A document providing operational considerations for the first-arriving unit at a water-based rescue.

Downstream Safety

A trained rescuer positioned downstream, ready to rescue a victim or rescuer.

Flotation Aids

Devices providing extra floatation support.

General Area

The controlled area around an incident, limiting access.

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Ice Rescue

Rescue operations involving ice-covered waters.

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Incident Action Plan (IAP)

A plan with objectives, strategies, and tactics for an incident.

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Patient Survivability Profile (PSP)

An assessment of a patient's chance of survival considering various factors.

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Point Last Seen (PLS)

The last known location of a missing person on the water's surface.

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Reach/Extension Device

A device extended to someone in the water, allowing them to be pulled to safety without direct rescuer contact.

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Reach, Throw, Row, Go

The sequential steps in water rescue, increasing rescuer risk: Reach, Throw, Row, then Go (entering the water).

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Recovery Mode

Non-emergency actions to retrieve property or remains, typically slower-paced than rescue operations.

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Rescue Area

The area around an incident site proportional to existing hazards.

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Rescue Mode

Actions focused on locating, removing, treating, and transporting endangered persons.

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Risk/Benefit Analysis

Evaluating risk versus potential benefits.

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Shore-based Rescue

Extracting someone from the water without the rescue team entering the water.

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Surface Water Rescue

Rescue of a victim on the the water's surface.

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Water Rescue Team (WRT)

Specially trained SLCFD members certified to NFPA Technician Level in various water rescue disciplines and hold a bid spot at the Water Rescue Station.

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WRT Policy Goal

To broaden safety and promote efficiency during water-based responses through the establishment of minimum operational guidelines.

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WRT Compliance Standards

NFPA 2500, NFPA 1500, and NFPA 1006, along with SLCFD and Salt Lake City Corp. policies.

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Water Rescue Incident Priorities

Life safety of rescuers and patients, scene stabilization and patient rescue, property conservation, and environmental protection.

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WRT Operational Safety Mandates

Operating only within specified/documented level of training, demonstrating 100% proficiency in skills, processes, and evolutions.

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Key Roles for General Safety

Command and Safety Officer

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Incident Management System (IMS)

To be implemented with a visible and strong Command presence.

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Trained and Designated Safety Officer (SO)

Shall be assigned early in the incident.

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Safety Officer Role

Ensures on-scene safety; ideally Water Rescue trained (Technical Safety Officer - TSO).

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Appropriate PPE

Type V PFD, helmet, whistle, cutting tool, gloves, boots, exposure suit (if needed), harness, ice awls (if needed).

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Operational Zones

Areas defining access and hazards; keeps non-essential personnel away.

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PSP/Risk-Benefit Analysis

Evaluates patient's chance of survival and weighs the risks versus the benefits of rescue.

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Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)

Backup team ready to rescue rescuers if needed.

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Upstream Spotters/Downstream Safeties

Spotters watch upstream; safeties position downstream to catch anyone swept away.

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Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)

System to track personnel on scene.

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Operational Goals

Command, stabilize, identify hazards, locate patient, stabilize patient extricate.

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First Action of Company Officer

Securing the calling party/witness to determine what happened.

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Identify PLS

Identifying the patient's Last Seen Point (PLS) as accurately as possible.

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Assess Hazards

Assessing dangers to rescuers and patients, such as moving water, ice, or unstable banks.

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Rescue vs. Recovery Mode

Deciding if the operation is rescue (patient alive) or recovery (patient deceased).

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Communicate with patient

Establishing lines of communication with the patient if possible.

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Update WRT

Updating the Water Rescue Team about the situation, patient condition, and hazards.

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Secondary Assessment

Following specific procedures based on event type, outlined in the SLCFD WRT Initial Arriving Apparatus Command Checklist.

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Patient Care & Transport

Providing medical care and transporting patients to a medical facility.

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Terminate the Incident

To officially conclude the incident and demobilize resources.

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Water Rescue Operational Phases

  1. Arrive, Establish Command, and Size-up.
  2. Pre-Rescue Operations.
  3. Rescue Operations.
  4. Termination of the Incident.
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Phase I Actions

First arriving officer establishes command and assesses the situation.

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Officer Responsibilities in Phase I

Verify information, amend response, request WRT if needed.

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Non-WRT Personnel Role

Operate only at the Awareness Level.

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WRT Officer Arrival

Report to Command for situation assessment and IAP assistance.

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Rescue Operations Personnel

Trained Technicians in water rescue.

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SOG Purpose

Outlines how the Salt Lake City Fire Department Water Rescue Team will respond to incidents.

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WRT Responsibility

All Fire Department personnel.

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WRT Apparatus

Medic Engine 7, Water Rescue 7, Water Rescue Boat and Trailer.

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WRT Minimum Staffing

Two (2) currently trained and certified Water Rescue Technicians.

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Traveling outside district

The Water Rescue Officer notifies Dispatch and Battalion 2.

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Requesting Heavy Rescue

The WRT Officer can request the Heavy Rescue Team to respond.

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WRT Response Area

All water rescue responses within Salt Lake City limits.

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Study Notes

  • This document establishes a consistent response configuration for the Salt Lake City Fire Department Water Rescue Team (WRT).
  • Effective Date: 04/30/2024
  • Revised Date: 09/01/2024
  • Procedure Number: 04-12 A
  • Number of Pages: 2

Purpose

  • Establish a consistent response configuration for the Salt Lake City Fire Department Water Rescue Team (WRT).

Responsibility

  • All Fire Department personnel are responsible.

Process

  • It is the intention of the Salt Lake City Fire Department to have a functioning Water Rescue Team capable of responding to water rescue events, consisting of the following apparatus:
    • Medic Engine 7
    • Water Rescue 7
    • Water Rescue Boat and Trailer
  • Minimum daily staffing of the WRT should include at least two (2) currently trained and certified Water Rescue Technicians.

Non-Water Rescue Emergency Response

  • When Medic Engine 7 is dispatched to any emergency call excluding Water Rescue Incidents, the crews respond from quarters/on air in the Medic Engine, unless requested.
  • When conducting business inside the assigned medical medic district, Medic Engine 7 travel in the engine, but in rare cases, the Water Rescue Officer should notify the Dispatch Center and appropriate Battalion Chief.
  • When conducting business outside assigned medical district, the Water Rescue Team can travel in Water Rescue 7 to facilitate rapid response to Water Rescue call, by notifying the Dispatch Center and Battalion 2.

Water Rescue Emergency Response

  • When dispatched to a Water Rescue Incident, the Water Rescue Company should respond and the WRT Officer can leave Medic Engine in quarters and respond in the Water Rescue Apparatus.
  • The WRT Officer can request the WRT boat/trailer from Logistics to be delivered by the Logistics personnel.
  • The WRT Officers can request the Heavy Rescue Team to respond, if additional rope management or other technical rescue skills/equipment is required.
  • All Water Rescue responses within Salt Lake City limits will initiate the response of the WRT to assist the Engine/Truck companies on the requesting it, the officer of the Engine/Truck companies will retain command of the scene.
  • When the Water Rescue Team responds within the boarders of Salt Lake County, but outside Salt Lake City, the Batch Center must notify both District Battalion Chiefs that the WRT is leaving the City, and the request may be approved by WRT officer.
  • All requests for the Water Rescue Team's assistance outside of Salt Lake County by those agencies without a mutual-aid agreement with the SLCFD will require the permission of the Mayor's Office, and the Chief of the Department/designee will request permission.
  • Both District Battalion Chiefs must be notified by the Dispatch Center when the WRT is leaving, and one Battalion Chief respond with the WRT.

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Description

This lesson covers the protocols for Salt Lake City Fire Department water-based rescue operations. It highlights personnel training levels, operational goals, incident priorities, and the importance of safety protocols. Key topics include rescue modes, area management, and the 'Reach, Throw, Row, Go' rescue sequence.

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