Order of ladder approach
Talk, throw, reach, wade, row, swim, row, carry
Talk
Talk to victim from safe distance
Throw
Throw a buoyant assist from a safe location.
Reach
Reach with an assist to pull victim to safety
Wade
Wade into shallow water, extend assist to victim
Row
Row to victim in watercraft, and extend assist
Swim
Swim to victim, provide buoyant assist
Tow
Swim to victim, provide assist, tow victim to safety without direct contact
Carry
Swim to victim, carry to safety