A guidance system merges a descent mechanism with a tensioned rope to aid in safely lowering a stretcher, whilst ensuring it is kept at a safe distance from the surface. This technique becomes particularly useful in challenging environments, such as the rocky terrains commonly found at the base of cliffs, which make transportation to level …
Floating Along Is A Nice Way To Go – – The Guiding Line Read More »
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 control and safety. Using an ascender with a spring-loaded action gives you more control and makes it easier to move up and down the line. The knot at the bottom …
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 pick and choose the terrain while still maintaining patient contact and visual. This isn’t always doable and often teams are working with minimal personnel so choosing a system that works …
Floating the Litter Using an A-Frame and Gin Pole Trackline Read More »
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 to you a little bit about our Litter Rigging System, which incorporates two pieces, the head end litter spider, and also the bearer tie-in, or the foot end. So what …
Sterling Bound Loop Prusiks in Rescue AZ Tri-Bridle Litter Rigging Read More »
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 steep and difficult terrain with confidence and without incurring unacceptable risk. Use the best available hand and footholds. Search for holds deliberately and thoughtfully. Generally, footholds are preferable to handholds; …
Basic Litter Handling: Class 1-2 Litter Handling and Terrain Assessment Read More »
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 angle litter operation. Not necessarily “technical”, but terrain considerations and footing could change a “standard” operation to something a bit more meaty. It isn’t just backcountry or rural SAR teams …
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 history. Training involves coaching, education, drills, guidance, discipline and a host of other “things”… in short, “training” can be disastrous if done inappropriately. Rehearsing however is something different. Rehearsing involves …
