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8: water rescue

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1) a. staying afloat b. staying warm c. staying calm d. attracting attention e. all of these
2) a. surfboard b. boogie-board c. bucket d. basketball e. esky lid f. Phantom comic
3) a. remove all of your clothing b. huddle up with others c. sing the Fremantle Dockers' theme song
4) Wave one (or both) arms above your head. If you were on a boat, waving 2 arms would make you more visible. If you were swimming in deep water, however, it would be too difficult to wave 2 arms.
5) If the rescuer gets into trouble, there will be 2 victims instead of one. There are many instances where rescuers lives have been lost because they weren't capable of attempting the rescue.
6) 000
7) The operator may need to ask you questions or give instructions.
8) 1) the exact place of the accident with directions 2) the number of casualties 3) the type & extent of injuries 4) the telephone number you are using
9) Reaching & throwing come before swimming & towing because they keep the rescuer out of harm's way.

10)

  1. You will learn life-saving & other life skills
  2. You could save lives.
  3. You will get fit.
  4. You will meet lots of fun people your own age.
  5. You will be able to compete in surf life-saving carnivals.
  6. You might be able to get work after you turn 18 as a paid patroller.

additional activities

  1. Re #8, consider how exact directions might vary from city to bush locations.
  2. Visit a surf club near your school or the venue that you plan to visit

 

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