An excellent assortment of state-of-the art
water or ice rescue response kits,

Kit "A" includes MARSARS 400' Ocean Rescue Bag with 50" CO2 Inflatable
Rescue Tube. Order Item ORSA Kit.
Kit "B" includes MARSARS 600' Ocean Rescue Bag with 50" CO2 Inflatable
Rescue Tube. Order Item ORSB Kit.

SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT
An ocean beach setting. You are faced with one or more distressed swimmer(s)
unexpectedly caught in a strong outgoing rip current with rough surf. The first
scenario is conducted by lifeguards. The second scenario takes place after hours
by trained Public Safety personnel (not trained lifeguards).

TO READY THIS PRODUCT FOR LIFEGUARD'S USE
The Ocean Rescue Bag is pre-positioned in front, slightly to side of lifeguard's
stand so that responding lifeguard can grab bag's handle with strong hand as he or
she runs by. Plastic draw cord lock is preset with bag's mouth slightly opened
(approximately a 3" diameter). Lifeguard's buoyant web harness should partially
protrude, folded to straddle bag's single carry handle.

SUGGESTED USE FOR LIFEGUARD RESPONSE
First Lifeguard on scene, we'll call the Buoy-Swimmer, responds with a rescue
flotation device (RFD). The Buoy-Swimmer's job is to quickly get on scene and
stabilized the distressed swimmer(s) with buoyancy.

When backup is needed, a second Lifeguard called the Line-Swimmer responds.
This responder grabs the Ocean Rescue Bag's handle, and within seconds may,
with free hand while running, pull the swimmer's harness from bag, up arm, over
head, and across chest. The Rescue Bag is now placed by waters edge at closest
point to victims. Water entry is made. Swimming to scene, the Line-Swimmer
"hooks up" with Buoy-Swimmer and assists in the control of everyone being
rescued. A third lifeguard we'll call the Linesman, (line puller, or line tender) may
feed the line and will be needed to pull rope as appropriate. Upon arrival, Linesman
grabs bag with bag's mouth facing incident, and places the adjustable carry strap
over shoulder or neck. With both hands free, Linesman removes and maintains
tether rope as necessary. After Line-Swimmer and Buoy-Swimmer have "hooked
up", Linesman, while facing incident, pulls line hand-over-hand to shore, taking care
to maintain constant visual contact, not run backwards, pull to fast or pull victims /
rescuers over breaking waves.

SUGGESTIONS FOR AFTER HOURS RESPONSE BY PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL
Most Fire, Police, or EMS personnel are not required to maintain strong swimmer
certification. We strongly suggest that Public Safety rescue swimmer's outfit
includes (but is not limited to) swim fins and lifejackets. This buoy and line
equipment mentioned in this scenario supplements their lack of strong swimming
skills.

For distressed victim(s), a tethered, Public Safety Rescue Swimmer makes initial
response with the buoyant 36" Grasp Aid RFD fastened to the end of the land
based Ocean Rescue Reel or Ocean Rescue Bag. Upon approaching victim(s),
rescuer extends the buoyancy device to the victim(s) while maintaining a safe
distance. Upon stabilization, Rescue Swimmer and distressed swimmer(s) are
cautiously hauled back to shore.

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