When it comes to performing rescues the following needs to be considered:
- The water conditions, where are the rips, where are the lulls,
- Which equipment would be more suitable due to the conditions.
- Which equipment is more beneficial to the lifesaver based on skills and experience.
No Equipment
Rescue tubes
The tube rescue requires the rescuer to be a competent swimmer and to negotiate the surf zone, confidently.
Easier to negotiate bigger waves. They are easy for the lifesaver to carry around. |
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Board Rescue
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The board rescue requires, balance, strength, endurance, and skill in order to use it effectively in a rescue.
Body position on the board needs to be considered. to negotiate the surf zone and to return a patient to the beach safely. It is a faster means to retrieve a patient. |
TASK: Complete a table of advantages and disadvantages of each of the rescue methods.