Life Buoy Rescue Techniques

The video tutorial provides safety guidelines for rescuing someone in a pool. It emphasizes the importance of using items like towels, pool noodles, and life jackets to extend reach without entering the water. The tutorial also explains how to use a life buoy and shepherd's crook effectively, ensuring the rescuer remains safe and anchored while assisting the victim.

What should you use to extend your reach when attempting a pool rescue?

• A pair of goggles

• A diving board

• A pool noodle

• A whistle

Which of the following is NOT a recommended item to use for extending your reach?

• A cooler

• A pool noodle

• A towel

• A whistle

Why is it important to keep a flotation device between you and the victim?

• To signal for help

• To keep the victim calm

• To make the rescue faster

• To prevent the victim from pulling you under

What is the correct method to throw a life buoy?

• Directly at the victim

• Slightly over the victim's shoulder

• Under the victim

• To the side of the victim

How should you pull the rope in after the victim grabs the life buoy?

• Using a hand over hand method

• By pulling it quickly

• By tying it to a stationary object

• By letting the victim pull themselves in