Yates Spec Pak is a patient packaging and extrication system that combines the backboard immobilization of a short board with the suspension and support of a full body harness. The Spec Pak system utilizes an integrated polyethylene board along the back to reduce wear and create a smooth sliding surface for confined space operations. Grab […]
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A litter is a stretcher or basket designed to be used where there are obstacles to movement or other hazards: for example, in confined spaces, on slopes, in wooded terrain. Typically it is shaped to accommodate an adult in a face up position and it is used in search and rescue operations. The person is
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A litter is a stretcher or basket designed to be used where there are obstacles to movement or other hazards: for example, in confined spaces, on slopes, in wooded terrain. Typically it is shaped to accommodate an adult in a face up position and it is used in search and rescue operations. The person is
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A litter is a stretcher or basket designed to be used where there are obstacles to movement or other hazards: for example, in confined spaces, on slopes, in wooded terrain. Typically it is shaped to accommodate an adult in a face up position and it is used in search and rescue operations. The person is
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Pulley Systems Introduction Victims in the field of rescue often times find themselves stranded somewhere well above head level on cliffs, mountains, bridges, buildings and other structures. The obvious challenge of importance to the rescue attempt is the need to get the victim down. Any ultimate benefit from the rescue maneuver hinges upon
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Rescue Response Gear’s Rigging Lab hosted a 3 day workshop…. Arizona Vortex AHD Workshop. This quick clip visually describes an overview of Day 3. The covered Easel A Frames with litter scoops using the AZTEK four to one (4:1) pulley system, confined space scenarios using the Arizona Vortex as a tripod while doing a
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The NFPA 1006 2008 edition is the US Standard for Technical Rescuer Qualifications. Skills and procedures are categorized according to NFPA 1006 stands with the goal of assisting rescuers to meet or exceed the general job job performance requirements of (JPR) of Technical Rescuer and the specific requirements for Level 1 and Level 2
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The NFPA 1006 2008 edition is the US Standard for Technical Rescuer Qualifications. Skills and procedures are categorized according to NFPA 1006 stands with the goal of assisting rescuers to meet or exceed the general job job performance requirements of (JPR) of Technical Rescuer and the specific requirements for Level 1 and Level 2 in
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In this segment we explore some of the finer points of knot craft and the make-up of a quality rescue knot. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages) and anchors in this video is a general presentation with a focus on the finer points that are many times overlooked. Our hope is that the
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After listening and reading through a number of Alden Mill’s published works… I was encouraged to share a few of his thoughts with you. Being Navy SEAL, Alden has the platform to speak about a great many things and Teamwork being one of them. Go Here To Learn More about Alden Mills. No one person
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