Card “B”
Calling about someone (else) drowning in a creek or ditch.
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?
If the victim is washing away down a creek or ditch:
Tell the caller…
- We are sending the fire department.
- 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?
- 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.
- DO NOT ENTER THE WATER TO TRY TO HELP THE VICTIM ! ! !
If the victim is clinging to an object and seems relatively safe for the moment:
Tell the caller…
- 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.
- DO NOT ENTER THE WATER TO TRY TO HELP THE VICTIM ! ! !
Flash Flood Card “B”
