SURFACE WATER SURFACE WATER RESCUERESCUE

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Arkansas ExplorerArkansas Explorer

Search and RescueSearch and Rescue

Crew 393Crew 393

Arkansas ESARArkansas ESARWater Rescue ProgramWater Rescue Program

We currently operate a 21 foot Zodiac We currently operate a 21 foot Zodiac Hurricane RHIB that is fully equipped with Hurricane RHIB that is fully equipped with rescue gear and BLS equipment. rescue gear and BLS equipment.

We train to a Surface Water Rescue syllabus We train to a Surface Water Rescue syllabus similar to the NFPA standard.similar to the NFPA standard.

Our mission is primarily training and public Our mission is primarily training and public event coverage. We perform surface searches event coverage. We perform surface searches for drowning victims and can support dive for drowning victims and can support dive operations. We are a member of the Pulaski operations. We are a member of the Pulaski County Water Rescue Group.County Water Rescue Group.

TrainingTraining

Get training to a “Nationally Recognized “ standard.

Fire Academies like Alabama, Oregon, North Carolina and others.

Commercial organizations like Lifesaving Resources, Rescue 3 International, Team LGS, American Canoe Association and others.

Local consensus “Training Standard”. Training may be dictated by Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Develop “Standard Operating Guidelines” for your mission and your normal area of operations.

Site Survey and Assessment.Mutual Aid Agreements.Go/No Go Guidelines.

SOG DevelopmentSOG Development

Safety Considerations

Appoint Safety Officer for all incidents and training evolutions.

Pre-plan for safety hazards and known danger areas in your SOGs.

Priorities for Safety:

Self > Team > Victim > Self > Team > Victim > OthersOthers

Rescue MethodRescue MethodPriority OrderPriority Order

SELFSELF

REACHREACH

THROW THROW

ROWROW

GOGO

REACH Rescues

Extremity: Arm and Leg Reaches.

Extension: Boat Hooks, Reach Poles, Pike Poles and Paddles.

THROW RescuesTHROW RescuesThrow bags- 50 and 75

feet.

Heaving Lines.

Ring Buoys.

Boat Fenders.

Boat Cushions.

Spare PFDs.

Rescue Discs.

Throw Sticks.

Others?

PracticePractice

PracticePractice

PracticePractice

ROW (Boat) Rescues

Boat Types.Coxswain/Helmsman Training.Boat Handling Training.Moving Water Considerations.

Vertical Lift Into BoatVertical Lift Into Boat

GO RescuesGO Rescues Go only with assistance and only with

trained personnel. Use flotation aids for the victim like Rescue

Can or Rescue Tube. Assisted Swimming Rescues always with

proper PPE.Always a Last Resort !!Always a Last Resort !!

Retrieval of Rescuer and Victim

Personal ProtectivePersonal ProtectiveEquipment: PPEEquipment: PPE

Type III or V PFDStrobe Light

Knife and WhistleTwo Light Sources

HelmetGloves

Booties/Wet BootsWet SuitDry Suit

PFD PFD ConsiderationsConsiderationsType III

Type V

Helmsman NEVER !!

Use Only

Patient Patient ImmobilizationImmobilization

DevicesDevices Floating Long Spine Board. Headblocks and Straps. KED and OSS may be used. Stokes Litter w/flotation. SKED Stretcher w/flotation.

HydroSpine

Patient Patient Packaging In-Packaging In-

WaterWaterMinimum of three Crew required.

Labor and time intensive.

Only for compromised C-Spine or called for by the MOI.

Must be practiced frequently.

Simple Lifts and Simple Lifts and ParbucklingParbuckling

Vertical Lift

Parbuckling

Evolution

Rescue Boat Rescue Boat ConsiderationsConsiderations

Size and Type suited to SOGs and AO. Freeboard, hoists, nets, dive doors and

platforms. Minimum Crew Training. Train for all possibilities. Moving Water Considerations.

Crew Crew TrainingTraining

Minimum swim test for all Crew. Minimum Crew numbers for incidents. Small boat handling courses for

Helmsmen. Rescue courses for rescuers: Swiftwater Rescue First Responder and Technician,

Surface Water Rescue Technician, Lifeguard and Others.

Medical training for Crew: First Aid/CPR > First Responder > EMT > Paramedic

SAR training for Crew: SARTECH III > SARTECH II > SARTECH I

Incident Command Incident Command SystemSystem

Use ICS for every incident and all training evolutions.

Same system applies to water rescue incidents.

IC may be on shore.

Multiple agencies will likely respond.

Common communication and terminology should be used by all.

Train together to work together.

Zones: HOT > WARM > COLD

What’s wrong in this What’s wrong in this

picture???picture???

< No PFD < No PFD !!!!

Other Considerations Other Considerations for Water Rescuefor Water Rescue

Perimeter Control.

Downstream Protection for Moving Water.

Over Watch Safety Boat.

Law Enforcement, Crime Scene Preservation.

Hazardous Materials.

Body Recoveries and Coroner Procedures.

Dive Team Operations and Divemaster’s Duties.

Technical Rescues.

Learn When to Say NO.Learn When to Say NO.

Safety Priority Safety Priority ReviewReview

SELFSELF

TEAMTEAM

VICTIMVICTIM

OTHERSOTHERS

QUESTIONS ??QUESTIONS ??

Demonstrations andDemonstrations andInstructionInstruction

Reaching Rescues- Extremities, Reach Poles and Paddles.

Throwing Rescues- Throw Bag w/re-throws, Ring Buoy, Heaving Lines, Fender w/rope and Other Throwables.

Row w/Boat Rescues- Approaches, Vertical lifts and Parbuckling Evolution.

Go Rescue- Swimmer w/assistance. Patient Packaging In-Water. Spinal

Immobilization, Stokes Litter and Lift into Boat.

Practice and Instruction as Needed

Contact for Questions or Contact for Questions or Call-OutCall-Out

More Info About Arkansas ESARMore Info About Arkansas ESAR

www.esar.orgwww.esar.org