Appendix B: Patrol Equipment Modules

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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

  • 2 Patrol Reports (formerly Daily Operaations Log)
  • 1 Sno-Mo Closure map for area
  • 4 incident reports
  • 2 SAR initiation forms
  • 1 ballpoint pen
  • 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
  • 6 bags sugar
  • alcohol preps
  • Betadine preps
  • green soap preps
  • 4 large safety pins
  • 4 tongue depressors
  • 2 SAM splints
  • 1 zippered case for contents

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT MODULE

  • 1 set oral airways
  • Nasal or oral airways
  • Suction syringe
  • 1 disposable adult bag-valve mask (BVM)

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, which contains:
    • custom fitting tarp
    • two stretcher bars
    • set of 5 ski straps

PATIENT ACCESS MODULE

Rope for belaying a rescuer to provide first aid to patient in steep terrain. Planned for the 2010-2011 season.

  • 100 ft x 8mm static rope
  • Bag
  • Ascender and hardware under discussion

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