Using a Personal Escape System for Victim Rescue

This video demonstrates how a Personal Escape/Safety System can be used to rescue a victim - Whether the victim is a Civilian or a fellow Firefighter. It's important to note that Escape Systems are designed for a single use/single load application. The techniques shown in this video are meant to be used as a last resort to save lives when no other options are available.

For additional information reference the following YouTube videos: "Personal Escape Systems - Anchoring and Bailout Techniques" and "How to Tie a Full Body Hasty Harness for Training or Rescue"

Train, Be Prepared, Stay Safe - SURVIVE!

Dale G. Pekel

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Comment by Foley&son on January 28, 2010 at 9:48pm: thank you .educational!

Comment by DALE G. PEKEL on January 25, 2010 at 1:41pm: One question that I have received many times is - "How much of a load can the RESCUE FF support when extracting a VICTIM?"

To truly answer the question you have to see for your self, but I weigh 175lbs. and have lowered out Firefighters that were over 270lbs. It comes down to the type of DCD you’re using and proper body positioning.