Water Rescues
Possibly eligible for TCOLE 3891
Course Goal
To explain different types of water rescues and the questions and instructions for callers.
A water rescue recently made national news when the Telecommunicator scolded the caller for driving into the high water, is rude throughout the call, and ultimately tells the caller to "shut-up." Sadly, the caller died because, despite being on the phone for over 20 minutes, the Telecommunicator never had an exact location for the victim.
A water rescue recently made national news when the Telecommunicator scolded the caller for driving into the high water, is rude throughout the call, and ultimately tells the caller to "shut-up." Sadly, the caller died because, despite being on the phone for over 20 minutes, the Telecommunicator never had an exact location for the victim.
Introduction
Water rescues are low-frequency, high-risk calls for the person involved, bystanders, and responders.
Time is critical in saving a person who is struggling or has been swept away in water.
Water rescues are low-frequency, high-risk calls for the person involved, bystanders, and responders.
Time is critical in saving a person who is struggling or has been swept away in water.
Curriculum
Course Documentation
- Online Course Acknowledgement
- Expectations for Online Students
- Water Rescues Learning Objectives
- Water Rescues Worksheet
Introduction
01:55
- Introduction
- Video Transcript: Photographer Makes Life Saving Call
- Video: Photographer makes life-saving 911 call
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Drowning Statistics
02:20
- Drowning Statistics.pdf
- Video Transcript: Hospital Raises Awareness on Drowning Dangers
- Video: Hospital Raises Awareness on Drowning Dangers
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Swift Water Rescues
04:04
- Swift Water Rescues.pdf
- Video: Risky swift water rescue caught on camera
- Video: Dramatic water rescue caught on camera in Oklahoma City
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Surface Water Rescues
02:37
- Surface Water Rescues.pdf
- Video Transcript: Preventing Drownings The Unseen Dangers in Rivers and Lakes
- Video: Preventing drownings_ Unseen dangers in rivers and lakes
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Rescue vs Recovery
02:06
- Water Rescues Rescue vs Recovery.pdf
- Video Transcript: Crews Work to Recover Drowning Victim
- Video: Crews work to recover drowning victim at Douglas Lake
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Questions and Instructions for Callers
03:18
- 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
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Additional Considerations
03:06
- Additional Considerations.pdf
- Video Transcript: Firefighters Lack Swift Water Training and Resources
- Video: Firefighters Lack Swift Water Training and Resources
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Conclusion
02:27
- Conclusion.pdf
- Video Transcript: 9-1-1 Dispatcher Mocks Drowning Woman
- Video: 9-1-1 Dispatcher Mocks Drowning Woman
- Note About Previous Video
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Final Exam
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Course Evaluation
- Course Evaluation
About Your Instructor
Tina L. Chaffin
9-1-1 Training SpecialistI have over 22 years of experience as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Trainer. I have experience in PSAPs large and small. I currently work part-time in a PSAP to retain my skills and industry knowledge.
I am passionate about training and public education.
I currently hold the following certifications NENA ENP, APCO RPL, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Master Telecommunicator and Advanced Instructor, Texas Department of Public Safety TCIC/TLETS Instructor, and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Instructor.