Rescue Techniques

Meets v80 standard for the written portion of Rescue Techniques.

Full Name

Which direction should the subject's head be the majority of the time?

Downhill

Uphill

Who is responsible for safety concerns on the litter?

Only the team leader

Only the safety officer

Everyone

Which of the following describes a positive handoff?

While the litter is at a stop, the litter attendant lets go. The replacement then takes their place.

While the litter is at a stop, a replacement volunteer comes up behind a litter attendant, grabs the litter, and taps them on the shoulder saying "I got it."

What command should you use if you have a concern while on the litter?

"Hey!"

"Halt!"

"Stop!"

How many people should be holding up a litter when the litter is being carried rather than wheeled?

What is the role of the "Foot" person on the litter?

To balance the litter side-to-side

To steer the litter

To keep the litter level

Why are taglines helpful?

Breaking going downhill

Pulling going uphill

What is the role of the "Head" person on the litter?

To balance the litter side-to-side

To steer the litter

To keep the litter level

What is the role of a "Side" person on the litter?

To balance the litter side-to-side

To steer the litter

To keep the litter level

What are ways that a litter can be moved other than by carrying or wheeling?

Horse

ATV

4x4