Litter Operations

Basic Litter Handling: Class 3 Litter Handling

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 […]

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Trackline and steep angle litter raise gin-pole as bottom AHD

A-Frame and Gin Pole Trackline with Steep Angle Litter Raise: An Overview of a Dual AHD and Steep Angle Litter Work

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

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