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Card
"B"
Calling about someone (else) drowning in
a creek or ditch. |
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| Q1:
Where are you calling from? |
| Q2:
Where is the victim? |
| Q3:
Is the victim washing away, or stationary? |
| Q4:
How deep is the water? |
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If the victim is washing
away down a creek or ditch: |
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Tell the caller... |
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We are sending the fire department. |
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Where did you last see the victim? About
how long ago was it in minutes? About how
fast, and in what direction did they seem
to be traveling? |
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Do not try to search for the victim
unless you can clearly see the edge of the
embankment, and can remain at least 10 feet
from the water's edge at all times. |
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DO NOT
ENTER THE WATER TO TRY TO HELP THE VICTIM
! ! ! |
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If the victim is clinging
to an object and seems relatively safe for
the moment: |
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Tell the caller... |
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We are sending the fire department. Go
back to where the victim is trapped, let
the victim know that help is on the way,
and stay in the area to help direct the
firefighters in. |
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DO NOT
ENTER THE WATER TO TRY TO HELP THE VICTIM
! ! ! |
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| Flash
Flood Card "B" |
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