Appropriate when

coming from a low

platform with an
Entry from an elevated
unfamiliar water entry
area that prevents the
point.
rescuer to submerge
deeply into the water
while keeping an eye to
the person in distress.

The quickest entry to reach

the person in distress.
Applicable if the depth of
water is known and clear
from debris.
 The safest method
when coming from a
high platform with an
obstruction free entry
point.
 This method is applicable if the casualty is
confirmed conscious and responsive.

 Swim towards the casualty.

 If the casualty is conscious, reassure
him/her. Continue to have an eye
contact while making him calm.
 Use one of the carry and bring the
victim to the safe area.

Applicable when the casualty is in panic and

unresponsive.

 Swim behind the casualty.

 Grab the casualty behind and
immediately allow him to breathe by
tilting up the chin on the surface to Applicable for
minimize panic. Reassure to casualty and
make him calm. Prevent from grabbing by casualty panic.
the person in distress.
 Use one of the carry and bring the
casualty to the nearest shore/platform.
 Approach the casualty;
 If unresponsive, swim under water 10 ft. off
 Cup the casualty’s chin with the
towards the casualty.
arm extended and the elbow
 If the casualty is facing in the rescuer, turn
locked.
him around by putting pressure on hid
 Swim sidestrokes to row the
upper legs.
casualty.
 Grab the casualty either hand from behind
 Use the free hand to pull through
and immediately make him breathe by
the water.
tilting up the chin on the surface to
 Maintain the casualty in a
minimize the panic.
streamlined position.
 Reassure the casualty and make him calm.
 Tow casualty to a safe point of
 Use one of the carry and bring the casualty
support.
in the safe area.

 Tilt-up the chin of the casualty to support breathing at the

same time with the carry.
 Rescuer should swim behind the casualty.
 Hold the casualty’s head above the water with both hands
under victims chin to make him breath at the surface.
 Carry the casualty to the safe area using back stroke.
 Use a safe method of entry into the
water
 Approach the casualty on the pool or
sea floor.
 Use both hands to hold the casualty
under the armpits.
 The rescuer grasp the
 Push off the floor to return to the surface. two elbow and twist the
head to the right or left
 Turn the casualty on to their back if
push elbow upward.
necessary.
 Tow the casualty to a point of support (same procedure of the
front neck)

Push the casualty’s elbow as guide

to reach any fingers of the Push the casualty’s
casualty. chin away

Pull the hand where the

casualty’s thumb is holding

Pull the casualty towards you

then apply same procedure
(one foot escape.)