During the GO rescue method, what equipment should you have before entering the water?

During the GO rescue method, what equipment should you have before entering the water?

• A. A life jacket
• B. A flotation device for the victim to hang onto
• C. A wetsuit
• D. Both you must wear a Personal Flotation Device and carry a flotation device for the victim to hang onto

Answer: (D)

GO rescue prioritizes both your buoyancy and giving the victim something to hold onto. Before entering the water, you should be wearing a Personal Flotation Device to stay afloat yourself, and you should have a flotation device for the victim to grab onto (like a ring buoy or throw cushion) so they can stay buoyant while you bring them to safety. Wearing only a life jacket or only a wetsuit doesn’t provide both elements, so having both the PFD and a throwable flotation aid is the safest, most effective approach.

GO rescue prioritizes both your buoyancy and giving the victim something to hold onto. Before entering the water, you should be wearing a Personal Flotation Device to stay afloat yourself, and you should have a flotation device for the victim to grab onto (like a ring buoy or throw cushion) so they can stay buoyant while you bring them to safety. Wearing only a life jacket or only a wetsuit doesn’t provide both elements, so having both the PFD and a throwable flotation aid is the safest, most effective approach.