Appendix F: Rescue Sled Handling - Revision history

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TBSP uses three types of rescue sleds:

# Commercial rescue sleds, which can carry both equipment and patients. With these sleds we can carry a full
range of first-aid equipment, including a backboard;
# Patrol manufactured portable sleds carried by patrollers which weigh 2 - 4 lbs. exclusive of ropes; and
# Improvised sleds are constructed with materials available at the injury site. This type is used only in cases of
multiple injury or failure of the portable sled, but patrollers must be able to construct such a sled in case such an
emergency arises.

The portable sled can be completely constructed using materials in the Portable Sled Module and the patient's skis. The
improvised sled can be completely constructed using materials in the Repair Module, the patient's skis and poles and two
detachable shovel handles.

The next page of this appendix contains diagrams regarding sled handling. The leader should give all commands for
starting, stopping, slowing, and changing of others' position. The followers should communicate any problems to the
leader, including difficulty with the terrain, the need to slow down, or the need to halt the sled if someone falls.
Pages 2 – 11 of this appendix discuss TBSP rope rescue systems used to raise and lower loaded sleds on steep slopes.
Patrollers and candidates must understand the material depicted in this appendix. Sled construction and handling will be
thoroughly covered during field training.

== Sled Hauling ==

Moving Toboggan Belay – Wide Trail
Flat/Rolling Uphill Downhill
Moving Tobbogan Belay – Narrow Trail
Flat/Rolling Uphill Downhill

== LOW-ANGLE ROPE-RESCUE SYSTEMS FOR USE ON SNOW ==

This document discusses the construction of low-angle (15° to 40°) rope-rescue systems used on snow. It is not intended
to describe either equipment or procedures for low-angle rescue off snow or high-angle rescue. The systems discussed in
this document have been designed for backcountry use, where equipment weight is a significant consideration.
Rescue Team
The TBSP rescue team should include three or four patrollers, allocated as follows:
Two main-line tenders (haulers)
One belay-line tender (optional)
One rescue-sled / patient tender
This discussion assumes that each member of the rescue team carries the following personal equipment:
One 20’ length of red 1” webbing
One 20’ length of 6mm static cord
One 5mm prusik loop
One descender
Two locking carabiners

Terminology
Horizontal 3:1 Raising System (Fig. 1, p. 8) – a two-anchor point, three-pulley system that permits hauling
perpendicular to the fall line; the “Z” is rigged perpendicular to the fall line
Vertical 3:1 Raising System (Figs. 2-3, pp. 9-10) – a single-anchor point, three-pulley system that permits hauling
perpendicular or parallel to the fall line; the “Z” is rigged parallel to the fall line
1:1 Lowering System (Figs. 4-5, pp. 11-12) – a system that permits lowering of the rescue sled down the fall line
Anchor Point – the tree or other immovable object to which the system is anchored
Anchor Webbing – 1” webbing in 12’ (yellow) and 15’ (blue) lengths
Anchor – the combination of anchor point and anchor webbing to which a system is attached
Anchor Pulley – a pulley attached to an anchor
Prusik-Minding Pulley (PMP) – an optional type of anchor pulley attached to the first anchor point that prevents the
safety prusiks from being swallowed by the pulley
Haul Pulley – a pulley attached to a haul prusik loop
Safety Prusik – a prusik hitch that acts as a rope stopper in the event of system failure
Haul Prusik – a prusik hitch that pulls on the haul rope during raising
Descender – a belay device such as a brake bar rack, Sticht plate, rescue-8 or ATC that is used to control the rope during
lowering
Load-Releasing System (Fig. 6, p. 13) – a system consisting of three carabiners and a 1” x 48” sewn webbing sling
attached to the tandem safety prusiks to facilitate changing the direction of a system
Mariner’s Knot – the knot used in the load-releasing system (see Fig. 6, p. 13)
Lock-Off Carabiner – a carabiner used to lock the free end of the mariner’s knot to the anchor carabiner
TBSP Rope-Rescue Module
The TBSP Rope-Rescue Module contains all equipment required to construct a horizontal or vertical 3:1 raising system
or a 1:1 lowering system (except belay lines and associated equipment), and also supports reversing the systems:
* One 50 m x 8mm static rope
* Three 5mm static cord prusik loops
* Two 12’ lengths of yellow 1” webbing
* One 15’ length of blue 1” webbing
* One 1” x 48” sewn runner sling or equivalent for Mariner’s Knot
* Nine locking carabiners
* Two Standard Pulleys
* One prusik-minding pulley and One 5/8 inch stainless steel washer
* One brake-bar rack descender

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 * Belay commands are given (1) if a separate belay line is used in raising mode, (2) during lowering, (3) when locking off to switch direction of system or (4) when resetting in raising mode

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 == Rescue Sleds ==
 TBSP uses three types of rescue sleds:
-.   Commercial rescue sleds, which can carry both equipment and patients. With these sleds we can carry a full range of first-aid equipment, including a backboard;
+# Commercial rescue sleds, which can carry both equipment and patients. With these sleds we can carry a full range of first-aid equipment, including a backboard;
-.   Patrol manufactured portable sleds carried by patrollers which weigh 2 - 4 lbs. exclusive of ropes; and
+#  Patrol manufactured portable sleds carried by patrollers which weigh 2 - 4 lbs. exclusive of ropes;
-.   Improvised sleds are constructed with materials available at the injury site. This type is used only in cases of multiple injury or failure of the portable sled, but patrollers must be able to construct such a sled in case such an emergency arises.
+# Brooks Range Rescue Sleds (1.5 pounds);  and
 The portable sled can be completely constructed using materials in the Portable Sled Module and the patient's skis. The

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 thoroughly covered during field training.
-[[Image:Sledfig2.png]]
+; Moving Toboggan Belay, Wide Trail :
-                                          Moving Tobbogan Belay, Narrow Trail
+               Flat/Rolling                   /                  Uphill                  /                  Downhill
-               Flat/Rolling                                     Uphill                                    Downhill
+[[Image:Sledfig1.png|450px]]
-[[Image:Sledfig3.png]]
-                                                 Anchored Belay (downhill)
-                              Hand Belay                                                        Carabiner Brake
+; Moving Tobbogan Belay, Narrow Trail :
 == LOW-ANGLE ROPE-RESCUE SYSTEMS FOR USE ON SNOW ==