Initial actions to report
- Watchstander gathers information
- Activates SAR alarm
- Makes notifications
- Team dons PPE
- Pass pertinent info to team leader
Pertinent info on the Ice Rescue SAR Check sheets
- Detailed location
- Status of victim
- PFD
- Existing medical condition
- Alone or w/ group
- Gender
- Age
Communicate what to the team prior to conducting the ORM
- Situation
- Victims conditions
- Ice conditions
- Weather conditions
- Travel conditions
Driving a GV on the ice is ___
Prohibited
Assessing the condition of the victim
- Alone?
- PFD?
- Conscious?
- Alert?
- Lethargic?
- Panicking?
- Moving/struggling?
- Responsive to voice?
The last sensory ability to go on a victim
Hearing
Communication instills a ___ in the victim and confidence that ___
Sense of calm
Someone is there to help and rescue them
As long as the victim can hear your voice, they have ___
Something to hold onto and fight for survival
Reassure the victim and tell them to ___
Stop struggling and hold onto the ice shelf, and that it will be easier and faster if they remain calm
Ask the victim ___
- Are you alone?
- How long have you been in the water?
- Can you feel your arms and legs?
Ask the victim to lay their arms ___
Flat on the ice in front of them
If the ice is smooth, the victim may need to use their ___ for traction (without PFD)
Fingernails
Tell the victim that you have assistance ___
Standing by once they get out of the water
Stay in constant communication w/ the victim, even if the ___
Victim appears to be unresponsive
When assessing ice conditions ___
- Identify ice characteristics/strength
- Be aware snow may hide hazards
- Look for thin/broken ice
- Determine best approach angle to minimize victim risk
- Make sure distance to victim is within reach of tending line
- Determine best method to transit the ice
Once on scene, identify any changes in ___ since initial brief
Conditions
The MARSARS shuttle board is propelled ___
By rescuer using ice awls
The MARSARS shuttle board is used as a ___
Victim extrication sled
The MARSARS shuttle board supports the rescuer over ___
Questionable ice
The SKF-ICE may be used for ___
Short haul cases in enclosed ports, waterways, and bays
The SKF-ICE is the ideal platform for performing an ___
In-water rescue and may be used to pull a victim out of the water
The SKF-ICE may be used to transport the ___
Ice rescue team to the location to affect the rescue
Limitations of SKF-ICE
1/2 NM offshore 1/4 NM visibility Less than 1' seas 20 kt winds No towing No surf
You should request additional assets when on scene conditions exceed ___ or if the victim is ___
Unit capabilities
Beyond 1000 yards from shore
