If the victim is in immediate life-threatening danger, rescue must be quick. Rescue options will be considered and executed in order from low risk to high risk. If the victim were too far out in the water to reach something, Throw would be the next option available. Throw the victim a throw rope bag. The following options are considered technical high-risk operations that require specialized training and equipment.
Row is the next rescue operation for consideration.
Boat base operations can be a safe and effective means of rescue with proper training and equipment. If the Fire District inflatable boat is not available, Go should be the next consideration. Any time a rescuer is placed into the water to effect rescue, it is considered to be a dangerous operation. Rescuers can be at extreme risk. If a water rescue operation turns into a long technical operation, Command should consider sectorization.