Re: Vertical ladder stretcher hauling device?

[Guest guest]

I would recommend either a monopole rig or an A-frame.  They can be back

tensioned and leaned / tied like a derrick.  The SMC Terradaptor has a monopole

version

(http://rocknrescue.com/acatalog/SMC-TerrAdaptor-and-TerrAdaptor-Accessories.htm\

l) that can be easily rigged over any vertical ladder. Combined with the

articulating foot assembly, it is very easy to set up and position. 

Like any monopod, you need to be able to securely lash the head and feet to keep

it from shifting.  I like to use two fully adjustable positioning rigs, each of

which is made up of two sets of the following (so four sets total needed, on set

for the head and one for the foot): a length (whatever is most appropriate for

rigging to your nearest anchors) of 11 mm rope with two triple wrap prussics in

the middle (each attached on opposite sides of the head to provide counter

tension against each other with a slight rope sag to provide shock absorption

for a shock load) and a butterfly knot in the middle clipped to the monopole

head and a set of triple wrapped tandem prussics on either end with the ends of

the 11 mm rope terminated in figure 8's on a bight; both the 8 and triple

wrapped tandem prussics are attached to the anchors and the prussics tensioned

to position the head of the monopole exactly where you want it.  You then set

up the second one so

you've provided anterior/posterior and lateral stability.  You'll need a

similar system to secure the foot as well unless you can directly attach the

foot to the deck..

Jonnathan

From: <nealehoward@...>

Subject: Vertical ladder stretcher hauling device?

Date: Saturday, April 9, 2011, 10:48 AM

 

Hi all, im trying to find a device that will allow stretcher retrieval up

a vertical ladder system, head up, feet down scenario (ie the patient is being

lifted in the vertical, not horizontal position). Whilst we have a rescue tripod

for tank retrieval, on our Semisub the pontoons have vertical access ladders,

and the entrance to them is such that a tripod cannot be sited. Therefore i need

an overhanging, almost crane like system which hang over the access shaft whilst

standing securely on the deck. Hope that makes sense. Does anyone have a

solution that they use or know of one?

[Guest guest]

http://www.sar-products.com/Sar_Evac.html

http://www.firesafetysolutions.com.au/online-shop/medical-first-aid/stretchers-w\

heelchairs-evacuation-chairs/stretchers-m-fa/dhs-310-rescue-litter

 

 

 

 

 

From: <nealehoward@...>

Subject: Vertical ladder stretcher hauling device?

Date: Saturday, April 9, 2011, 10:48 AM

 

Hi all, im trying to find a device that will allow stretcher retrieval up a

vertical ladder system, head up, feet down scenario (ie the patient is being

lifted in the vertical, not horizontal position). Whilst we have a rescue tripod

for tank retrieval, on our Semisub the pontoons have vertical access ladders,

and the entrance to them is such that a tripod cannot be sited. Therefore i need

an overhanging, almost crane like system which hang over the access shaft whilst

standing securely on the deck. Hope that makes sense. Does anyone have a

solution that they use or know of one?