SRT Rescue Techniques and Operations

Question 1

What is the first priority in any swiftwater rescue operation?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring rescuer safety

Answer

Saving the victim immediately

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Getting media coverage

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Deploying rescue boats first

Question 2

Which of the following is a basic order of rescue techniques?

Accepted Answer

Talk, Reach, Throw, Row, Go

Answer

Go, Throw, Row, Talk, Reach

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Throw, Talk, Reach, Row, Go

Answer

Reach, Go, Talk, Throw, Row

Question 3

What is a tethered swimmer used for in rescue operations?

Accepted Answer

To approach victims while connected to a rope system

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To assess river depth

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To paddle the boat

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To signal from shore

Question 4

What is the purpose of an anchor system in swiftwater rescue?

Accepted Answer

To stabilize ropes and systems in rescue

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To hold dive gear

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To weigh down the swimmer

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To signal upstream hazards

Question 5

Which technique involves moving a boat diagonally across the current using a tensioned rope?

Accepted Answer

Tensioned diagonal

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Live bait system

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Boat wrangling

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Slackwater drift

Question 6

What is the GO/NO-GO principle in swiftwater rescue?

Accepted Answer

A decision-making tool to assess rescue safety

Answer

A checklist for entering boats

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A guideline for water temperature monitoring

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A system to check gear inventory