RCB Emergency Action Plan - Swimming

Communications Specialist

October 26, 2026

Emergency Action Plan Worksheet – Student Response Team

Coach/Advisor Name: John Kroll
Activity: Swim
Level: HS

1. 911 Team

Call 911

Call 911. Explain emergency. Provide location.

Practice and Events

  • Closest Phone: Cell Phone (Practice); Office (Events)

  • EMS Access Point: Front Door

  • Street Intersection: Lowndes Hill

  • Student 1: Bethany Howe

  • Student 2: Lucas D'Anselmi

Meet Ambulance at EMS Access Point

Take to victim.

Practice and Events

  • Entry Door/Gate: Front Door

  • Student 1: Jacob Whetsell

  • Student 2: Liza Saas

Call Contacts

Provide location and victim’s name.

  • Athletic Trainer: n/a; Cell: n/a

  • Athletic AD: Eric Post

  • Student 1: Samuel Griffith

  • Student 2: Liza Saas

2. CPR/AED Team

Start CPR

  1. Position person on back.

  2. Put one hand on top of the other on middle of person’s chest. Keeping arms straight, push hard and fast, 100 presses/minutes. Let chest completely recoil after each compression.

  3. Take turns with other responders as needed.

Practice and Events

  • Coach: John Kroll

  • Student 1: Noah Montero

  • Student 2: Morgan Hawkins

  • Student 3: Noah Wayman

When AED Arrives, Turn It On and Follow Voice Prompts

  1. Remove clothing from chest.

  2. Attach electrode pads as directed by voice prompts.

  3. Stand clear while AED analyzes heart rhythm.

  4. Keep area clear if AED advises a shock.

  5. Follow device prompts for further action.

  6. After EMS takes over, give AED to Athletic Administrator for data download.

3. AED Team

Get the AED

Practice and Events

  • Closest AED: On pool deck

  • Student 1: Janice Bennett

  • Student 2: Claire Kroll

Get the Athletic Trainer

Practice and Events

  • Typical Location: n/a

  • Student 1: n/a

  • Student 2: n/a

CALL 911 for all medical emergencies. If unresponsive and not breathing normally, begin CPR and get the AED.

4. Heat Stroke Team

Practice

  • Tub Location: n/a

  • Water Source Location: Hallway

  • Ice Source Location: n/a

  • Ice Towel Location: n/a

  • Student 1: Liza Saas

  • Student 2: Jacob Whetsell

Events

  • Tub Location: n/a

  • Water Source Location: On pool deck

  • Ice Source Location: n/a

  • Ice Towel Location: n/a

  • Student 1: Liza Saas

  • Student 2: Jacob Whetsell

Prepare Tub Daily

Practice and Events

  • Student 1: n/a

  • Student 2: n/a

  1. Remove equipment/excess clothing. Move to shade.

  2. Immerse athlete into cold ice water tub, stir water. If no tub: cold shower or rotating cold, wet towels over the entire body.

  3. Monitor vital signs.

  4. Cool First, Transport Second.

  5. Cool until rectal temperature reaches 102 F if ATC or MD is available.

  6. If no medical staff, cool until EMS arrives.