C's COMMUNICATIONS |
“C” Radio Code List
901 Y - Is Ambulance Needed?
901 K - Ambulance Dispatched
901 N - Ambulance Needed
902 H - Enroute to Hospital
902 M - Medical Aid
904 - Fire
905 S - Stray Animal
905 D - Dead Animal
906 - Rescue
907 K - Paramedics Dispatched
907 N - Paramedics Needed
910 - Can Handle
911 G - Contact the Officer (guard)
914 H - Heart Attack
920 C - Missing Child
920 F - Found Child
954 - Off the Air at Scene
970 - Illegal Surfing
10-1 - Receiving Poorly
10-2 - Receiving Well
10-4 - OK or Acknowledgment
10-5 - Relay Message
10-6 - Busy
10-7 - Out of Service
10-8 - In Service
10-9 - Repeat Message
10-10 - Out of Service, Subject to Call
10-17 - Pick Up Papers
10-18 - Expedite
10-19 - Return or Returning to Station
10-20 - What is your location?
10-21 - Call Your Station
10-36 - Time Check
10-49 - Proceed or Proceeding to _____
10-87 - Meet ____at ____location
10-97 - Arrived at Scene
10-98 - Finished with Last Assignment
Code 1 Routine Call. Proceed at Normal Speed without Lights and Siren.
Code 2 Urgent Call. Proceed immediately with Lights Only.
Code 3 Emergency. Proceed immediately with Lights and Siren.
Code 4 No Further Assistance Needed
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“C’s” First Aid and General Orders Review
I.Wounds
Types:
- Abrasion: A scrape off the surface of the skin (falling on a rough surface)
- Puncture: A deep, penetrating wound (a hole) * (likely caused by a nail)
- Avulsion: A chunk of flesh or skin is removed *
- Incision: A clean, straight cut (possibly caused by a knife)
- Laceration: A jagged cut (likely caused by glass or the pier)
*A puncture is most likely to cause infection because it has very little bleeding.
Treatment: The steps to control bleeding
- PUT ON STERILE SURGICAL GLOVES.
- APPLY DIRECT PRESSURE WITH A STERILE DRESSING AND BANDAGE.
-The two most commonly used pressure points are the:
- Brachial: Located between the biceps and the humorous (upper arm) bone.
- Femoral: Located in the upper, inner thigh and groin area.
In the case of an avulsion, wrap the body part in a sterile dressing, place it on ice in a baggie, and send it with the victim to the hospital.
II. Shock
Definition: A depressed body condition due to a lack of circulation. (Injury may or may not be involved.)
Signs:
- Weak, rapid pulse (2 fingers at the pressure points, or at the carotid or radial pulse)
- Short, shallow breathing
- Dilated (big) pupils
- Cold, clammy skin
- Nausea, vomiting
Treatment:
- Lay victim down
- Raise victim’s legs 6 to 12 inches off the ground (unless victim has a head injury.)
- Maintain body temperature. (Keep cool on hot days, provide blanket on cold days.)
- Communicate calmly and encourage the victim.
III. Burns
Types:
Chemical: Caused by substances such as chlorine, acid or household products.
Thermal: Caused by hot things such as boiling water, hot coals, or a stove.
Radiation: Caused by the burning rays of the sun (UVA & UVB rays).
Degrees and Treatment:
Superficial (1st Degree): Least severe burn, causes skin to turn red. Painful. For example, a
mild sunburn. (Treat with cool water and a cool, sterile dressing.)
Partial Thickness (2nd Degree): Most painful type of burn. The surface layers of the skin (epidermis) turn red and blister. (Don’t ever pop a blister! Treat with a cool, sterile dressing.)
Full Thickness (3rd Degree): Very severe burn, although it is less painful initially than a 2nd degree burn. It causes skin to be charred and black. (Get help! Dry, sterile dressing. Cool water!)
IV. Broken Bones
Types:
- Closed: Break is under the skin.
- Open: Break goes through the skin, causing further injuries.
Treatment:
- Splint the bone as you find it. DO NOT ATTEMPT to move the injured area.
- Splint the joints above and below the break.
- Elevate the broken area if possible.
- Apply ice to the injured area.
General Orders
I. Signs of Rescues
- Victims with hair in face
- People swimming in jeans, shirts or other inappropriate clothing
- Extremely white or extremely obese people
- Small children playing near water or around inshore holes
- People jumping off body boards or other floating objects and trying to swim to shore
- People without fins on the outside break
- People showing poor swimming skills (Chicken scratching, dog paddling, not watching waves)
II. Tower Zero (“The Eye in the Sky”)
- There are lifeguards in Tower Zero from sunrise to sunset.
- There are two phones and radio channels:
- Channel One/Line One: FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY
- Channel Two/Line Two: For routine calls
III. The Perimeter Defense System
Before making a rescue, a lifeguard in a tower calls Communications (at LGHQ). This lets them know that the lifeguard is going on a rescue. Communictions then makes an announcement on the radio that lets the boat (5240-The Sentinel III), the lifeguard trucks (5210, 5211, 5220, 5221), and the two neighboring towers know. The boat and the truck respond to the rescue, the tower guards on either side (“flankers”) stand up. The tower guards watch three things: Their water area, the rescuing guard’s water, and the rescue.
NOTE: Other lifeguards will help when they see code two or code three signals.
IV. General Information
- The two most important words in lifesaving are anticipation and communication.
- There are a total of 23 lifeguard towers on our beach, 10 odd numbered towers in Area One south of the pier, 12 towers in Area Two north of the pier, and one on the pier (tower zero).
- Rip Currents can be seen by looking for brown, choppy water.
- Rip currents, fast bodies of water moving out to sea, cause most of the rescues on our beach.
- HB City beach is bordered by Bolsa Chica to the north and HB State beach to the south.
- The fastest method of getting through the surf is called dolphining.
My Documents/JG Master/C’s folder/2004 C Study Guide.doc |
Surf Trip Tower #24
The “C” Group will be camping overnight north of Tower 24, which is north of the bluffs and Goldenwest Street. Parents can deliver their children to the Bolsa Chica State Beach parking lot on Thursday, July 10 and pick them up at the same location on Friday, July 11. The gate attendant is expecting JG parents. (The Dog Beach/Tower 24 bluff-top parking will be very crowded, and won’t be supervised.) JG Parking passes can be used in the bluff top parking lots west of Goldenwest Street all day. Traffic laws apply. Parking or stopping on PCH is prohibited. Small wagons (or other carrying devices) are encouraged and can assist in moving camping gear, as it is approximately a half-mile walk to the campsite. Bolsa Chica parking lots are off limits for overnight stays.
Dropping off your kids: Parents of A.M. C’s should drop off children between 9-9:45 A.M. Parents of P.M. C’s should drop off their children between 10-10:45 A.M.
Picking up your kids: A.M. C’s should be picked up on Thursday from 10-10:30 A.M., while P.M. C’s should be picked up between 11-11:30 A.M. Children must be met at the campsite.
Tent Set-Up is encouraged between 4 and 6 P.M. if you’d like to help your child with a tent. Parents are encouraged to help their child set up a tent later in the day or practice setting up the tent before next Wednesday. Siblings, or friends of the same gender, may share a tent.
Food: Your child will need a sack lunch for the first day. We will provide dinner that evening and breakfast the next day. If your child wants to purchase extra snacks or beverages from the JG “Snack Bar”, he or she will need to bring money for that purpose.
Junior Guards must bring their uniforms and warm clothing. Sweatshirts, tennis shoes, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, a sleeping bag with a plastic ground cloth or cover, and a tent are essential to a safe and comfortable trip. This should be a fun, safe trip with many positive aspects. Instructors will be on duty and alert throughout the night. Included in the campout will be opportunities for surfing, bodyboarding, swimming and possibly kayaking. There will be a campfire and a talent show in the evening. Bring a flashlight! Practice your skits next week during break!
Early pickups must be conducted at the campsite and children must check out with an instructor. Please make arrangements with the instructor before the trip. |
"C" Catalina Trip
On Friday August 1 the Junior Guard "C" group will be traveling to Avalon, Catalina Island.
All "C’s” are to be dropped off at Junior Guard Headquarters at 11:00 a.m. We will return to Junior Guard Headquarters at approximately 9:30 to 10:00 p.m. (Yes, that late.) All junior guards should wear their uniform, tennis shoes and socks. Bring a jacket and a large sack lunch and enough money to buy lunch and/or a quick dinner in Avalon. (There are fast food restaurants in Avalon.) Long pants for the evening return boat ride are optional. Paddle boats and bikes might be available for rental. Excursions on the glass bottom boat require additional money. We will be meeting on the dock on Catalina at 6:30 p.m. and will be departing Avalon at 7:30 p.m.
If your child cannot attend they will report at their regularly scheduled time and report to the “B” roll call area.
If you have any questions please call 375-5079. Please call during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
"C" Surf Day Tower #24
On Wednesday, Augst 6th the “C” Groups are participating in a surf day at Tower #24.
All parents should plan to drop their Junior Guards off in the parking lot north of Goldenwest Street at Tower #24. In order to avoid traffic parents should consider arriving early (15-30 minutes) to drop off their children. Do not stop on PCH and drop your children off. This has caused major traffic problems in the past. Please pull in to the parking lot as far as you can so that other parents can come in behind you. Again, if you stop at the entrance other parents will not be able to enter the lot causing a jam. Junior Guards will report for their regular schedules on this day (8:30-Noon or 1:00 - 4:30p.m.).
All guards should wear their uniform and bring a towel, large snack and warm clothing. They may also bring their surfboards, boogie boards and fins. Please remind your child to wear sunscreen.
If you have any questions please call Junior Lifeguards at 374-1501.
Mr. Deakers
Mr. Cahill
Junior Lifeguard “C” Group Leaders |
"C" Raging Waters Trip
On Wednesday August 13th the “C” group will be going to Raging Waters in San Dimas. All guards should report by 8:00 a.m. Busses will depart Junior Lifeguard Headquarters at 8:30 a.m. for San Dimas. The busses will return at approximately 7:00 p.m. that same day, barring any unforeseen delays.
Junior guards should bring their uniform, sandals, towel, and sunscreen and money to buy snacks. A lunch consisting of hamburgers, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, plus fruit salad will be provided from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. The park refuses to allow us to bring in our own food however, they will provide a bracelet to each child for unlimited drinks during our stay.
If you have any questions please call me at 375-5173.
Mr. Deakers
Mr. Cahill
Junior Lifeguard “C” Group Leaders
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"C" Crazy Hair and Face Day
On Friday August 15, the “C” group will be having “Crazy Hair and Face Day”. Junior guards are encouraged to arrive at Junior Guards with their hair and face decorated in a creative way. The junior guards will be judged on their creativity and originality and small prizes will be awarded.
This is still a regular Junior Guard day and junior guards should report at regular scheduled times. After the competition we will continue with the scheduled events for that day.
If you have any questions please call at 375-5079
Mr. Deakers and Mr. Cahill
C Group Leaders
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