1. Rescuing and Moving Victims1

2. Water Rescue Reach-throw-row-go Reach for victim.
Throw anything that floats.
Row by using canoe or other boat.
Go by swimming (last resort).

3. Ice Rescue
Extend a pole or throw a line to victim with floatable object.
Pull victim toward shore or edge of ice.

4. Electrical Emergency Rescue
Indoor electrocutions
Faulty electrical equipment or careless use of electrical appliances
Turn off power at circuit breaker, fuse box, or outside switch box before touching the victim.
High-voltage power lines
Power must be turned off.
Wait for trained personnel with proper equipment.

5. Hazardous Materials Incidents
Signs of hazardous materials
Signs on vehicle
Spilled liquids or solids
Strong, unusual odors
Clouds of vapor
Stay away and upwind.
Wait for trained personnel to arrive.

6. Motor Vehicle Crashes Park in a safe area and call 9-1-1.
Turn on emergency hazard flashers. Raise hood of vehicle.
Make sure scene is safe.
Turn off ignitions of all involved vehicles.
Place flares or reflectors.
If you suspect spinal injuries, stabilize head and neck.
Check and care for life-threatening injuries first.

7. Fires Get all people out of the area quickly. Call 9-1-1.
Use a fire extinguisher if the fire is small.

8. Confined Space (1 of 2) Any area not intended for human occupancy
Dangerous atmosphere (low oxygen levels)
Requires special training and equipment to perform rescue.

9. Confined Space (2 of 2) For confined space emergencies Call 9-1-1.
Only enter if you have proper training and equipment.
Check motionless victims first.
Once victim is removed, provide care.

10. Triage Classify into care and transportation priorities.
Triage categories
Immediate care
Delayed care
Walking wounded
Dead 5

11. Moving Victims Only move victim if there is immediate danger.
Fire
Hazardous materials
Impossible to protect from hazards
Impossible to access other victims who need lifesaving care
Protect victim’s spine.
Drag in direction of the long axis of the body. 6

12. Emergency Moves (1 of 3)
Drags
Shoulder drag
Ankle drag
Blanket pull

13. Emergency Moves (2 of 3) One-person moves Human crutch Cradle carry
Fire fighter’s carry
Pack-strap carry
Piggyback carry

14. Emergency Moves (3 of 3) Two-person or three-person moves
Two-person assist
Two-handed seat carry
Extremity carry

15. Nonemergency Moves
All injured parts should be stabilized before moving.