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Where does swiftwater rank according to deadliness to public safety functions?
Second.
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What are the acceptable classes of PFD and flotation weight for swiftwater rescue?
Type III/IV with 22 lbs flotation.
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What are the PPE necessary for swiftwater?
PFD, helmets with draininage, wet or dry suit, blunt knife, booties, throw bag, strobe light, gloves, whistle
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What is the role of the first responder at a swiftwater scene?
Secure the RP, determine number of victims, request addt'l resources, identify hazards, secure scene, conduct safe shore technical ops
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How are river directions communicated?
Always face down stream, refer to river left or river right, and up or down river.
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How long can a person work/remain conscious in 40 degree water?
7.5/30 minutes
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How long can a person work/ stay conscious in 50 degree water?
15/60 min
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How long can a person work/ stay conscious in 60 degree water
30/120 min
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What defines Class I water rapid?
moving water, small wave
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What defines Class II water rapid?
3 foot waves, large channel, no scouting required
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What defines Class III water rapid?
High rapids, irregular waves, narrow passages, may need scouts
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What defines Class IV water rapid?
Long difficult rapids, turbulent water, scouting required
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What defines Class V water rapid?
Long violent rapids, portage and scout req'd
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What defines Class VI water rapid?
Experts only, virtually impossible to navigate
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How is swiftwater volume measured and what is the formula?
- Cubic Ft/sec
- CFS = depth x width x water velocity
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What are the whistle commands for swiftwater?
- Stop: 1 blast
- Start upstream: 2 blast
- Start downstream: 3 blast
- Emergency: 3 long blast
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What is the swiftwater flow chart for addressing a victim in the water?
- Talk
- Reach
- Throw
- Row
- Go
- Helo
- Always OK to say NO
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