Patient Packaging

High Angle Rescue with Arizona Vortex

High Angle Rescue with Arizona Vortex

High Angle Rescue Scenario: A Comprehensive Breakdown When a climber falls 60 feet while scouting a route before roping up, the stakes are high for both the injured individual and the rescue team. The Rescue Response Team must act decisively, employing advanced tools and techniques to ensure the climber’s safe evacuation. Using the Arizona Vortex […]

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Sked stretcher

Sked Stretcher Spinal Packaging for Vertical & Horizontal Use

Spinal Packaging for Vertical & Horizontal Use The Sked stretcher is a vital tool in confined space rescue operations, offering flexibility for both vertical and horizontal patient transport. Its durable design and adaptable rigging options make it ideal for challenging environments. Below, we explore its use in spinal packaging, focusing on safety, efficiency, and patient

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Class 3 Litter Operations

Class 3 Litter Operations

Class 3 Litter Operations: Navigating Low Angle Challenges Class 3 litter operations, often classified as low-angle rescues, represent a vital yet often underestimated aspect of technical rescue work. While they may not always require the complexity of steep or high-angle operations, the unique challenges posed by Class 3 scenarios demand careful preparation, precise technique, and

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High-Angle Raise with Vortex Side Frame

High-Angle Raise with Vortex Side Frame

High-angle rescue scenarios demand precision, strategy, and the right equipment. This detailed case study explores the high-angle raise using a Vortex Side Frame, illustrating advanced rigging techniques employed by the File N-015 Rescue Response Team. The application of a high-angle rescue system in challenging environments, like cliffs and urban structures, demonstrates the importance of sound

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