| On the morning of Sunday November 21st, members of the Bedford Fire Department assembled to perform a rope rescue drill utilizing structures at the Bedford Village Elementary School campus. Using a medical dummy as our patient and mock worker, we simulated an injury on the roof requiring full immobilization and removal utilizing ropes and ladders.
Led by Lieutenant Jerome Newman, ladders and ropes from Rescue 44 and Engine 110 were used to gain access the patient, and create a haul system to remove the victim. After strapping down and harnessing the patient with webbing to a back board, the unit was affixed to a ropes with a series of knots and carabineers, and was anchored to a large tree behind the building.
Coordinating between members on the ground and on the roof, the patient was slowly lowered down an extension ladder to safety using a break bar rack and two rescue ropes to guide him down.
Thanks to the Bedford Central School District and BVES for allowing us to use their facilities for this drill. |
