Whether you’re an emergency responder or a company owner, it can be helpful to understand the supplies and tools that search and rescue professionals may use. You’ll feel more comfortable with these items and can even explain it to your employees, so they feel comfortable and safe when these people arrive on the scene to help.
CIRT
Controlled Impact Rescue Tools are portable and can help rescuers break through reinforced concrete. It works by concentrating a shock load into concrete, which will help it break apart quickly by using localised damage. It won’t harm the entire structure, but can make it easier to get people out.
Folding Backboards
A backboard is sometimes a necessity, especially if the injured person could have a spinal or head injury. However, they can be clunky and hard to manoeuvre, especially in small spaces. Therefore, the search and rescue team may bring folding backboards, which can fold up into a small rectangle, making it easier to carry and can open up to a full backboard when the destination is reached.
Harness
There are a multitude of harness options out there, but one that you may need to be familiar with is the evacuation harness. It uses a special seat designed to be efficient and lightweight. However, it can still hold a lot of weight and is comfortable for patients.
Marking Kits
When a search and rescue team come on the scene, they need a way to mark various things. For example, they may have chalk, crayons, and permanent markers, as well as others. These kits can sometimes be worn around the body, making everything accessible.
Parabellum International uses state-of-the-art supplies and tools to ensure that you and your employees are safe once they arrive on the scene for the search and rescue mission.
