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Rescue Pyramid

Rescue yourself first Never count on someone else to rescue you Never endanger yourself If you won’t swim it, don’t paddle it Team Helping those in your group Not responsible for others on the river Equipment “It doesn’t bleed” Take time to understand the big picture. Rescue Pyramid.

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Rescue Pyramid

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  1. Rescue yourself first Never count on someone else to rescue you Never endanger yourself If you won’t swim it, don’t paddle it Team Helping those in your group Not responsible for others on the river Equipment “It doesn’t bleed” Take time to understand the big picture. Rescue Pyramid

  2. LAST Principle Locate the people Assess the situation Stabilize Transport RETHROGO:Reach, throw, row, and go Examine easy solutions first Make choices based on experience and skill Be conservative Basic Principles

  3. Gear and Equipment Throw bag: Used in rescues • PFD (Personal Flotation Device) • Purposes: • Insulation • Protection • Flotation Helmet: Protects head

  4. Gear and Equipment River Booties: Protects and insulates feet Wetsuit: Reduces heat loss Carabineers: Quick alternatives to knots

  5. Gear and Equipment • Whistles: • No cork ball • Used for emergency communication • Knives: • Sheathed or Pocket • Cut ropes • Cut out of emergency situation Prussiks: Needed for hauling systems and mechanical advantage

  6. Gear and Equipment Webbing: Useful in anchors for mechanical advantage Most important: Bring is your brain! You are your most important safety equipment.

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