Wear Personal Protective Equipment
Rescue personnel should wear the following personal protective equipment (PPE):
- Don and secure an appropriately sized U.S. Coast Guard–approved PFD with attached whistle, knife, and two locking carabineers.
- Wear a helmet designed for water rescue applications with an attached waterproof light source and reflective tape.
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