During breakaway procedures, the crew member is responsible for __________ the litter or basket, ______________________ line, and loose cable over the side.

During breakaway procedures, the crew member is responsible for __________ the litter or basket, ______________________ line, and loose cable over the side.

• A. Clearing; Tending
• B. Lowering; Releasing
• C. Lifting; Slack
• D. Inspecting; Releasing

Answer: (A)

During breakaway procedures, the aim is to ensure a safe, controlled release and retrieval of the litter or basket. Clearing the litter or basket means removing any objects that could snag it during deployment. Tending the line involves keeping the rescue line under control—paying out or taking in as needed so the basket stays aligned and doesn’t surge or drift. Stowing the loose cable over the side prevents it from snagging equipment or entering the water, reducing hazards for the crew and the casualty. These steps let the operation proceed smoothly and safely. Lowering would be handled by another phase or crew, and inspecting is not the active handling task during breakaway, so they don’t fit this specific responsibility.

During breakaway procedures, the aim is to ensure a safe, controlled release and retrieval of the litter or basket. Clearing the litter or basket means removing any objects that could snag it during deployment. Tending the line involves keeping the rescue line under control—paying out or taking in as needed so the basket stays aligned and doesn’t surge or drift. Stowing the loose cable over the side prevents it from snagging equipment or entering the water, reducing hazards for the crew and the casualty. These steps let the operation proceed smoothly and safely. Lowering would be handled by another phase or crew, and inspecting is not the active handling task during breakaway, so they don’t fit this specific responsibility.