A rescuer does not pick the environment that a rescue will be performed in or the mental or physical condition of the victim and thus, must bring this tool box concept to every rescue scenario. It is the job of the rescue team to adapt to the situation, overcome all obstacles and perform up to the standard of excellence the public expects of all professionals. This segment of the training program will address the the many ways of alerting the rescue team. In any rescue operation, a rescuer either may have problems or may need assistance and must communicate with the rescue team, even if verbal communication is impossible. During any confined space or vertical rescue operation, there are hidden physical and psychological dangers that must be addressed and can be overcome when a rescuer knows communication is always possible.
Effective communications is an essential component of safety in confined space entry operations.
Today, there is a vast assortment of communications equipment available to the rescue services. During this phase of training we will be exploring different concepts and equipment to meet the needs of the confined space rescue team as well as modern day financial considerations. During this phase of training theoretical mechanical advantage will be reviewed, explained and demonstrated. Vertical and horizontal mechanical advantage systems will be explained, demonstrated and then built by each student using a variety of techniques and equipment. Pre-rigged mechanical advantage will also be reviewed for effectiveness and strength.