Know the steps in constructing a highline. Understand the potential forces involved in a highline and the rigging safety measures taken to control them. Know and understand the guidelines for tension and highline Track Line. Know when highline systems are needed and should be used during a rope rescue. Grab his book here…Ĭonsidered by many as advanced operations because highlines deviate in many ways from standard rope rescue rigging practices, building and using highlines requires a clear understanding of sound rigging principles and a working knowledge of the force vectors involved. Remember- Tying knots and building the Medic Line are perishable skills….I want to thank Steve Crandall for his work Rigging Rescue Concepts, from which some of this article is derived from. If in doubt as to the condition of Rope Rescue equipment, take it out of service and email Logistics. Inventory and Inspect all rope equipment for signs of damage or excessive wear. Rescuer Considerations After patient contact and starting basic patient care, the Medic Line attendant can expect to assist a Rescue Team with patient packaging and extraction if complete patient packaging is needed due to injuries. Take basic EMS equipment to initiate Patient Care:. Rescuer Attachment Seat Harness / Caribiner / Prussik / Rope Bag The weight of the Rescuer is predominately on the ground, and the Medic Line is used as a handhold much like your weight is predominately on the steps of a staircase, and the handrail offers handhold support.īuilding The “Medic Line” Establish Anchor Point Beware of Open Hooksīuilding The “Medic Line” Anchor Options Continued…. A Medic Line is a “Non-Rope Dependant” assistance tool designed to allow patient access where footing is compromised. Slope Appropriate for Medic Line Access. Voice Contact to Confirm Number of Patients. Staging Area Manager Groups “Like Resources”. 
RGS will be responsible for the Rope System if Technician Level ( Rope Dependant ).
RGS must be identified early and assigned.Zone III Technical Rescue Response for Rope.Additional Resources = Rope Dependant Vs.On Scene Size Up / Additional Resources.
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