Whether you are performing a rescue off of a tower, wood pole, bucket truck, etc., Buckingham has 4 main principles and steps to a rescue.
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Rescuer Safety
- Call 911
- Position above patient and check-in
- Rig up rescue kit
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Patient Safety
- Determine the best location for attachment
- Hook up the patient to rescue kit
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Solve the Problem
- Figure out the best way to undo their main system
- Cutaway, pick off, counterbalance
- Account for any shock load to the system
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Descend
- Work in accordance with the manufacturer
- Steady pace
- Visual/verbal communication with victim and ground crew
- Escape the system
Check out some of our more popular rescue kits below:
