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CREWS
DRILL WITH NEW ROPE RESCUE EQUIPMENT |
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August 26, 2005 - Recently Tower 501 received a
complete overhaul of its rope rescue equipment. Added to
it, among 400 feet of new life line rope, were 4 new
class II harnesses, a Yosemite rig for the stokes
basket, 4 new tactical rescue style helmets, all new
hardware, rigging, and other specialty equipment. The
upgrade was much needed. We now carry a total of
1000 feet of life line, 4 class II harnesses and two
class III harnesses. The Yosemite rig for the stokes
basket came
from a tactic that is used in Fairfax County. The
rigging allows the stokes operation to occur with a
limited amount of man power with greater control. It
also incorporates a "puke" line which can rotate the
basket sideways incase the patient has an airway
issue while being hoisted or lowered. The new system
incorporates a main line, a belay line and a 3 to 1
rig. This allows for multiple people or equipment to
be lowered, hoisted or repel at the same time. Both
Volunteer and Career crews practice using the
new rigs. This
new equipment will increase the tactical rescue
abilities of the Tower greatly. |
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