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that involves the use of static nylon kernmantle ropes, anchoring and belaying devices, friction rappel devices, various devices to utilize mechanical advantage for hauling systems, and other specialized equipment to reach victims and safely recover them.

ROPE RESCUE Is a subset of technical rescue

THREE PRIMARY CATEGORIES OF ROPE RESCUE EXIST:

High

Angle Urban/ Structural Wilderness/Mountain Rescue Cave Rescue

There are significant differences between each in both technique and equipment. As a rule, urban rope rescue involves heavier equipment and is of relatively short duration. Cave and Wilderness rope rescue involves lighter

CAUTION:
Rescue should not be attempted by individuals who have not been formally trained

NFPA regulation 1006 and 1670 state that all "rescuers" must have medical training to perform any technical rescue operation, including cutting the vehicle itself during an extrication.

Therefore, in most all rescue environments, whether it is an EMS Department or Fire Department that runs the rescue, the actual rescuers who cut the vehicle and run the extrication scene or perform any rescue such as rope, low angle, etc, are Medical First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, or Paramedics, as most every rescue has a patient involved.

Often overlooked are available management tools such as checklists and logs, that assist leaders in remembering critical steps or items.

While many of these idea's may seem very basic and simple in nature, the resulting time saved during a real call may add up to quite a difference in the quality of patient care.

our

BRAINS

have the amazing ability to turn into mindless mush with the shot of adrenaline one can receive during a real rescue call.

our

EMOTION

Though we have seen people be the sharpest they have ever been while working under such pressure, emotion tends to kick logic and training out the cerebral door.

By acknowledging our normal human traits of fumbling and forgetfulness while working under pressure, we can take steps to engineer the weak spots

HUMILITY
There is a growing segment of designated emergency response personnel that have never experienced the humility of working with a full load of adrenaline coursing through their veins.

It can completely
negate all things learned in a classroom and field training just when you need them the most.

HABITS

Rope rescue teams seem to follow a general cyclical pattern in their development. Everything is new at the start, habits begin to form based upon instructor backgrounds and personal opinions.

EXPLORE!

After

the basics are absorbed, wild uncommonly used systems such as high-lines and pendulums are explored.
The

experience begins to show when the team begins to explore ways to become more efficient. They become able to do more with less equipment.

Pre-rigging is just one more simplification tool that allows us to provide faster patient care with less mistakes. Why not jump backward a few steps?
Emergency Ladder Assist on a Triple Bowline Rescue Emergency Ladder Assist on a Stretcher Rescue

Four (4) Basic Rope Rescue Techniques in FRRTT Ladder Crane on a High Angle Rescue Traverse Pick-Off on a High Line Rescue

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