Innovative Techniques in High-Angle Rescues: The A-Frame Litter Operation with Solo Attendant In the realm of technical rescue, efficiency, and adaptability are paramount, especially during
In a concerted effort to advance their technical rescue capabilities, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit (EDSAR) sought the expertise of Rigging
Class 5 Litter Handling It may be necessary to lower the litter and rescuer past a roof or overhang. In this event, it will often
The tender line is one of the most important aspects of litter handling. It keeps the weight of the litter off you, allowing for better
Steep angle litter work can be about as difficult as any high angle rescue. The main reason is that the litter attendants will have to
Sterling Bound Loop Prusiks in Rescue Litter Rigging Hi, I’m Matt Hunt, the Work Market Manager here at Sterling, and we wanted to talk
A Shout-Out to Peak Rescue Institute for their amazing commitment to Excellence and Service. To be effective, rescue personnel must be able to move over
A Shout-Out to Peak Rescue Institute for their amazing commitment to Excellence and Service. Class 3 Litter Operations would be considered by most a low
Vision, training and rehearsing are purposeful events. Rarely can someone envision future events without understanding the past as there is no understanding or interpretation without
Two Rope Offset Systems or “cross hauling” uses two identical working systems (normally). Now while some use a main-belay system, we are advocating a “two
