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GN 1-06 inspection of chains, webbing, wire rope and
extrication tools
- recommends hanging chains whenever
possible, and ensuring never to exceed chain
load limit. Maintenance and inspection
Whistle signals (NFPA 1006) Stop - One Blast
Up - Two Blasts
Down - Three Blasts
Release - Four Blasts
Help - Continuous Blasts
Methods to determine areas of high PLS (patient last seen), distance of drift, debris
probability of detection pattern
Where should spotters be placed? Spotters should be placed in elevated positions
along the water's edge, ideally at locations where
they have a clear, unobstructed view of the
search area.
Define an Eddy Water moving against the flow of the river - looks
like a whirlpool
, Define a strainer Obstruction that allows water to pass through but
not a person
Usually downed trees/vegetation
Define undercut river bank Cavities along the shore of a river or a rock cut
where people/equipment can become trapped
At what temperature is water 70F, 20C
considered cold water?
Define hasty search - rapid, high-priority effort to locate victims in
immediate danger.
- Focused on likely locations such as eddies,
bends, and obstacles near the last known
position, it is conducted by a small, skilled team
prioritizing speed over thoroughness.
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Terms in this set (295)
GN 1-06 inspection of chains, webbing, wire rope and
extrication tools
- recommends hanging chains whenever
possible, and ensuring never to exceed chain
load limit. Maintenance and inspection
Whistle signals (NFPA 1006) Stop - One Blast
Up - Two Blasts
Down - Three Blasts
Release - Four Blasts
Help - Continuous Blasts
Methods to determine areas of high PLS (patient last seen), distance of drift, debris
probability of detection pattern
Where should spotters be placed? Spotters should be placed in elevated positions
along the water's edge, ideally at locations where
they have a clear, unobstructed view of the
search area.
Define an Eddy Water moving against the flow of the river - looks
like a whirlpool
, Define a strainer Obstruction that allows water to pass through but
not a person
Usually downed trees/vegetation
Define undercut river bank Cavities along the shore of a river or a rock cut
where people/equipment can become trapped
At what temperature is water 70F, 20C
considered cold water?
Define hasty search - rapid, high-priority effort to locate victims in
immediate danger.
- Focused on likely locations such as eddies,
bends, and obstacles near the last known
position, it is conducted by a small, skilled team
prioritizing speed over thoroughness.
