SRT Radio & Hand Signal Communication 2

Question 1

When a rescuer on the far bank cannot hear radio communications due to water noise, the preferred backup is:

Accepted Answer

Use hand signals according to established SRT protocol

Answer

Hand signals are the standard visual backup when audio communication fails in high-noise swiftwater environments.

Question 2

In ICS radio protocol, what does the term 'over' signify?

Accepted Answer

You have finished speaking and await a reply

Answer

'Over' means the sender has finished their transmission and expects a response from the other party.

Question 3

A rescuer signals 'thumbs up' with both hands raised overhead during a swiftwater operation. This typically means:

Accepted Answer

I am okay / all clear

Answer

Thumbs up with arms raised overhead is a universal 'I am okay' or 'all clear' signal in swiftwater rescue.

Question 4

Which radio frequency band is most commonly assigned to US swiftwater rescue incident command operations?

Accepted Answer

VHF (136–174 MHz) or UHF (400–512 MHz) public safety bands

Answer

Public safety agencies in the US primarily operate on VHF or UHF bands allocated for emergency services.

Question 5

A rescuer waves one arm in a large horizontal arc repeatedly. In swiftwater hand signal protocol this means:

Accepted Answer

Come to me

Answer

A large horizontal arm wave directed toward the rescuer signals 'come to me' or 'move toward me.'

(SRT) Swiftwater Rescue Technician Certification Practice Test