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== Patrol Equipment Assignments ==

Patrol Equipment Modules should be assigned by predetermined roles for each patroller.

* Patrol Leader (leader, communications)
** Bendix/King or ICOM Radio
** Spare B/K radio battery (rechargeable)
** Blanket
** Repair/Fire/Signal Module
** Forms Module

* Second Patroller (OEC leader)
** Bendix/King or ICOM Radio
** Trauma Module
** Patient Access Module
** Airway Administration Module

* Third Patroller (navigation, general assistance)
** Radio (BK or ICOM)
** Blanket
** Portable Brooks Range sled
** Megamid Tent (in cold or inclement weather)

* Fourth Patroller (general assistance)
** Radio (BK or ICOM)
** KTD Kit

* Fifth Patroller (general assistance)
** Radio (BK or ICOM)
** Share load from other patrollers


== Patrol Equipment Modules ==
The following equipment modules are provided by the patrol.
Patrollers are required to divide up and carry the following modular units:

==== FORMS MODULE ====
* 1 Patrol Leader checklist for area
* 2 Patrol Reports
* 4 incident reports
* 2 SAR initiation forms
* 1 ballpoint pen
* 1 EMT pad
* 1 plastic envelope for contents

==== RADIO HARNESS CONTENTS ==== 
* Radio Shortcut Card (Icom or Bendix-King)
* List of cellphone numbers
* Businsess Cards
* NSP Avalanche Rescue Quick Guide
* Plastic ziplock for above if carried in patrol vest

==== TRAUMA MODULE ====
For treating more serious injuries.

* 1 paramedic shears
* 1 tweezers
* 4 kotex pads
* vaseline gauze
* 10 4" x 4" dressings
* 2 2" Kling bandages
* 6 4" Kling bandages
* 2 6" Kling bandages
* 1 3" Ace bandage
* 1 6" Ace bandage
* 2 rolls 2" adhesive tape
* 1 roll 2" Coban
* 4 plastic bags
* 6 1" fabric bandages
* 12 assorted butterfly bandages
* 12 assorted steri-strips
* 4 eye pads
* 2 bottles saline solution
* 6 bags sugar
* alcohol preps
* Betadine preps
* green soap preps
* 4 large safety pins
* 4 tongue depressors
* 2 SAM splints
* 1 50" nylon cord for traction
* 1 zippered case for contents

==== AIRWAY MANAGEMENT MODULE ====
* 1 set oral airways
* Nasel airways
* Suction syringe
* 1 disposable adult bag-valve mask

==== TENT MODULE (for patient care) ====
* 1 Megamid
* 1 stuff sack for contents

==== REPAIR / FIRE / SIGNAL MODULE ====
For repairing equipment in the field.

* 1 2 oz. plastic bottle containing:
** assorted binding screws
** 4 hose clamps (for pole repairs)
** 1 glue gun stick
** 2 wooden golf tees
** 2 sets portable sled screws, lock washers and wing nuts
** 2 1" Fastex buckles
** 2 3/4" Fastex buckles
** 2 Leki pole tips
** 2 Leki twist locks
* multi-purose tool (Leatherman Juice) with hex bits
* 1 pad #0 steel wool for filler material
* 1 roll strapping tape
* 2 lengths of 6" aluminum flashing (rolled) for pole repairs
* 1 lighter (to melt glue gun stick)
* 1 hacksaw blade
* 1 spare binding set
* 50 feet of parachute cord
* 1 smoke flare
* 1 whistle
* 1 small roll surveyor's tape
* 1 Fire Starter Kit
** matches in waterproof container
** lighter
** 2 pads #000 steel wool
** fire starter
** 1 stuff sack for contents
* 1 zippered bag for contents

==== PORTABLE SLED MODULE (for patient transportation) ====
* 1 Brooks Range Emergency Sled with stuff sack

=== PATIENT ACCESS ROPE ===
Rope for belaying a rescuer to provide first aid to patient in steep terrain.
* 100 ft x 8mm static rope
* Bag