Training - Ocean Rescue

Created by Drake M.

Setup:

• Welcome the trainees to the training.

• Make sure they are all properly paying attention

• Have the SOP Document opened and ready when needed.

• Go over the SOP in full detail. Make sure the trainees know what Ocean Rescue is, does and how they act as one.

• Inspect the uniforms and make sure that they are all proper and are correct.

Direct Instruction:

• Direct the trainees towards the Ocean Rescue Standard Operating Procedure.

• Use the SOP document as a reference guide should you need information or to check current rules and proper gameplay. Make sure they know that changes can happen to the subdivision and check up on the division form regularly.

Going on-duty:

• Instruct the trainee how to properly call in. Give the trainees an example by doing it yourself over TeamSpeak: (unit number+F) in-service out of Station 3, Active Ocean Rescue.

Daily Tasks:

• Instruct the trainees on what our daily tasks are.

• Daily tasks are Equipment checks and Restocking apparatuses.

Beach/Water Patrol:

• Instruct the trainees to call in over radio when going on patrol whether on the beach or the water. Give the trainees an example by doing it yourself over TeamSpeak: Show (unit#+F) activating as Rover 30/Otter 30, Active Beach Patrol/Active Tide Patrol at Vespucci Beach. Advise the trainees that in the case of the Otter; you will call out both personnel on the Otter.

Tide Rescue:

• Instruct the trainees how to perform a proper tide rescue.

• Take them through the proper procedure as listed down below:

• Locate the victim by moving up and down the waters at slow speeds.

• Make sure not to have the Otter too close to them as you don't want to run them over with the Otter.

• One of the two on-board will jump in and use one arm or a rescue tube to keep them afloat and bring the victim over to the boat:

• • Utilizing your arm: Place one arm under one of theirs from behind and then putting your hand on their chest. This way you can lift them up out of the water and take them over to the Otter.

  • Utilizing a rescue tube: Wrap the tube from under one arm, around the chest, and to the other arm.

• Once in the Otter, one lifeguard will start assessing the victim whilst the other one takes them to the shore.

Beach-side Medical Aid:

• Beach Side Medical Aid has a few aspects to cover that the trainees should know. They should be taught how to handle the following situations:

• Jellyfish stings, Shark attacks, Drownings, Sand Flea bites, Sun Burns/Heatstroke, Dehydration, Bone fractures, Spinal injuries, Seizures, Strokes.

• Set up a couple of scenarios related to the listed situations above.

• Ensure that all trainees understand how to handle the situations and that they don't have any more questions.

Decompression Syndrome (AKA DCS or The Bends):

• Lastly, all trainees should be taught how to handle DCS.

• Inform them of the symptoms that a patient that is suffering from DCS could have:

• • Cause: Rapid change in pressure during scuba diving.

  • Primary symptoms: Joint pains, fatigue, low back pain, and paralysis or numbness of the legs, and/or weakness/numbness in the arms.

  • Secondary Symptoms: Dizziness, confusion, vomiting, ringing in the ears, head or neck pain, and loss of consciousness.

• Instruct the trainees on how to perform the emergency treatment as follows: Administer high-flow oxygen and maintain blood pressure. Place them left side down when waiting for an ambulance and/or AirMed.

• Instruct the trainees that if AirMed takes the victim, they should remain at a low altitude due to the change in pressure at a higher altitude.

• When a hospital is staffed, inform them of the following: The current status of the victim, vital signs, and approximate time of when they started showing signs in minutes.

• Ensure that all trainees understand how to handle DCS and that they don't have any more questions about it nor about the treatment.

Closing:

1. Requirements to pass:

2. 1. Trainer feels the trainee can understand/read the SOP.

   2. Trainer feels that the trainee can operate as a lifeguard effectively.

   3. Trainer feels they are able to operate the vehicles up to guidelines as listed and mentioned.

   4. Trainer feels the trainee is able to handle stressful situations with possibly limited resources.

   5. Trainer feels that the trainee was professional during the entire training.

Passed:

• Log the training completion

• Assign Ocean Rescue tag via TS3.

• Update CAD.

• Encourage trainees to conduct ride-along with seasoned lifeguards.

• Apply Discord tag.