Ladder approach
The ladder approach is a lifesaving technique taught by The Royal Lifesaving Society, and is used to promote the safety of a rescuer during an aquatic rescue. 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. This method can help keep the rescuer as safe as possible throughout the rescue.- Talk - Try to talk to the victim to safety- see if they can help themselves.
- Reach - Reach with an aid to aid the victim
- Throw - Throw an aid to the victim
- Wade - Wade into the water and provide an 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
- Carry - Using direct physical contact, remove the victim from danger
