surface water rescue presented by: arkansas explorer search and rescue crew 393
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SURFACE SURFACE WATER WATER RESCUERESCUE
Presented By:Presented By:
Arkansas ExplorerArkansas Explorer
Search and RescueSearch and Rescue
Crew 393Crew 393
Arkansas ESARArkansas ESARWater Rescue ProgramWater Rescue Program
We currently operate two boats. A 21 foot We currently operate two boats. A 21 foot Zodiac Hurricane RHIB and a 18 foot Avon Zodiac Hurricane RHIB and a 18 foot Avon Rescue RHIB. Both are fully equipped with Rescue RHIB. Both are fully equipped with rescue gear.rescue gear.
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 and others.
Local consensus “Training Standard”.
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
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 !!
Personal ProtectivePersonal ProtectiveEquipment: PPEEquipment: PPE
Type III or V PFDStrobe and Knife
Two Light SourcesHelmetGloves
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 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