Water Rescues
Almost 3,500 people drown each year. Time is critical in responding to a water rescue.
Upon completion of this training, the student will be able to:
Discuss statistics related to drownings.
Recognize indications of a swift rescue.
Explain a surface water rescue.
Differentiate between a rescue and a recovery.
List questions for callers requesting a water rescue.
Explain instructions for callers involved in a water rescue.
Online Course Acknowledgement
Expectations for Online Students
Water Rescues Learning Objectives
Water Rescues Worksheet
Introduction
Video Transcript: Photographer Makes Life Saving Call
Video: Photographer makes life-saving 911 call
Knowledge Checkpoint
Drowning Statistics.pdf
Video Transcript: Hospital Raises Awareness on Drowning Dangers
Video: Hospital Raises Awareness on Drowning Dangers
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Swift Water Rescues.pdf
Video: Risky swift water rescue caught on camera
Video: Dramatic water rescue caught on camera in Oklahoma City
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Surface Water Rescues.pdf
Video Transcript: Preventing Drownings The Unseen Dangers in Rivers and Lakes
Video: Preventing drownings_ Unseen dangers in rivers and lakes
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Water Rescues Rescue vs Recovery.pdf
Video Transcript: Crews Work to Recover Drowning Victim
Video: Crews work to recover drowning victim at Douglas Lake
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Questions and Instructions for Callers.pdf
Video Transcript: Drowning 9-1-1 Call Marshalltown, Iowa
Video: Drowning 9-1-1 Call
Video Transcript: 911 Dispatcher Meets Mom She Helped Save
Video: 9-1-1 Dispatcher Meets Mom She Helped Save in Flood
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Additional Considerations.pdf
Video Transcript: Firefighters Lack Swift Water Training and Resources
Video: Firefighters Lack Swift Water Training and Resources
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Conclusion.pdf
Video Transcript: 9-1-1 Dispatcher Mocks Drowning Woman
Video: 9-1-1 Dispatcher Mocks Drowning Woman
Note About Previous Video
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Course Evaluation