The ladder approach is a widely taught lifesaving technique and is used to promote the safety of a rescuer during an aquatic rescue.[1][2] The approach stresses using the least dangerous method possible during a rescue, and moving on to more dangerous options if it becomes necessary to do so.[3]

This method can help keep the rescuer as safe as possible throughout the rescue.[1]

The ladder approach

(Safest Option)

  • Talk - Try to talk the victim to safety- see if they can help themselves.
  • Throw - Throw an aid to the victim
  • Reach - Reach with an aid to try to help the victim
  • Wade - Wade into the water and provide aid to the victim
  • Row - Row out to the victim and help them into your boat/provide them with an aid
  • Swim - Swim out to the victim and provide them with an aid
  • Tow - Swim out to the victim and tow them back to safety using an aid

(Most Dangerous Option)

  • Helo - This stage, representing helicopter rescue is sometimes added. This carries a wide range of different and additional risks for both rescuers and casualty.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 "The Ladder Approach: a step-by-step procedure for successful rescues". Société de sauvetage du Québec. 2015-06-02. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
  2. ↑ "Reach, Throw, Row, or Go". www.boat-ed.com. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  3. ↑ September 27, Anonymous //; Reply, 2023 at 1:20 pm // (2023-04-17). "Reach, Throw, Row, Go! Learn the 4 Water Rescue Techniques". Scout Life magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ↑ (PDF) https://dothanfd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/150.6-Water-Rescue-Signarure-on-File-.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ↑ "Wet Feet" (PDF).
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