Which rescue technique involves squeezing the rescue tube between the lifeguard's chest and the person's back?

Which rescue technique involves squeezing the rescue tube between the lifeguard's chest and the person's back?

• A. Feet-First Surface Dive
• B. Active Rear Rescue Technique
• C. Reaching Assist Technique
• D. Backboard Position During Rapid Extrication

Answer: (B)

Active Rear Rescue is all about using the rescue tube as a tool from behind the swimmer. In this approach, you position yourself behind the person and press the rescue tube against your chest while the tube sits between your chest and the swimmer’s back. That squeeze creates a secure, buoyant grip that both keeps the person afloat and gives you a stable hold to tow them to safety. This technique is chosen because it allows you to control the rescuer’s movement and maintain flotation while you bring the swimmer to shore, without needing to enter from the front or perform a board-based move on land. It differs from a feet-first surface dive (which involves diving to a submerged victim) and a reaching assist (which stays from shore without entering the water) or backboard immobilization during rapid extrication (which is for spinal immobilization on land).

Active Rear Rescue is all about using the rescue tube as a tool from behind the swimmer. In this approach, you position yourself behind the person and press the rescue tube against your chest while the tube sits between your chest and the swimmer’s back. That squeeze creates a secure, buoyant grip that both keeps the person afloat and gives you a stable hold to tow them to safety. This technique is chosen because it allows you to control the rescuer’s movement and maintain flotation while you bring the swimmer to shore, without needing to enter from the front or perform a board-based move on land. It differs from a feet-first surface dive (which involves diving to a submerged victim) and a reaching assist (which stays from shore without entering the water) or backboard immobilization during rapid extrication (which is for spinal immobilization on land).