Victim harness

[drc]

We are looking for a victim harness to be used for general purpose municipal FD type of rescue. So far I'm leaning toward that Petzl pitagor. Does anyone have any experience with these? Does anyone have any othe recommendations?

Thanks

[MtnRsq]

You could try the CMC Proseries Lifesaver harness.

Color-coded straps, simple snap-buckles, and it's own carrying "bag", etc.

You could also go the low-tech route and use tubular webbing (+ carabiner) and have folks tie Swiss-seat type harnesses. 15 feet of webbing works well and a competent person can tie a harness in less than 2 minutes. It does require practice and good knots. You also wouldn't want to hang in one for extended periods of time.

[RESQYODA]

WE USE THE YATES FULL BODY HARNESS FOR BOTH RESCUERS (PADDED) AND VICTIMS (UNPADDED). THEY HAVE A DORSAL RING, SHOULDER AND WAIST HOOK UP POINTS. THAT MAKES THEM MULTI-VERSAL FOR CSR, HIGH ANGLE OR JUST FOR DRAGS. MAY BE PLACED ON CONSCIOUS OR UNCONSCIOUS PERSONS. THEY ARE ADJUSTABLE FOR DIFFERENT SIZED INDIVIDUALS.

[benford1]

One method I like to teach people for a quick harness is the "diaper" seat.

Use a 20' section of 2" tubular webbing tied in a loop. Pull the loop around the patient/victim with a section hanging down between the legs. Pull all 3 pieces together to form a seat. You can tie these together or use a caribiner to secure these. With another 20' section (in a loop), tie a chest harness by placing one arm thru a loop, twist the loop to form an X across the back, and place the other arm thru the other loop. Tie the front of the harness with an overhand close to the chest. The two harnesses can then be tied together to safely lift the patient.

This harness, like everything, takes some practice to get down to a science. Practice with it and you will find it takes just about a minute to put this on a victim or another rescuer, and it's not too uncomfortable. I have been placed in one to be lowered from a fire tower during a training drill and I was impressed!

Be safe and train hard!

[lutan1]

Check out the Fallright Rescue Strop. It's really easy to fit and use and extremely comfortable.

Fallright Rescue Strop (http://www.fallright.com/store/product.asp?ID=510)

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[MEDIC O372]

We use the CMC Proseries Lifesaver harness and like it very much.
Take Care and be Safe,
Medic 0372