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To save time on set up and deployment, keep the water knot in place with a locking carabiner and single pulley connected to the webbing. ( Each Firefighter/Rescuer should be equipped with a Gemtor harness or ladder belt) Additionally, rope system will be used to help haul the victim to safety.Ģ00’ of 1/2" kernmantle rope (in rope bag)ģ’ length of 1” Tubular Webbing tied into a water knot The following rope setup can be utilized to maintain balance, prevent falling, and assist in lowering equipment to the victim. When performing a low angle rescue, most of the firefighter’s weight will be supported by the ground however, descending even a slight grade to access the victim can require additional assistance, especially in wooded or unstable ground situations. Examples include motor vehicle accidents involving vehicles down embankments and injured runners or hikers that leave a trail and fall down an embankment. Low angle rescues are generally considered to fall between 15 and 35 degrees. In this article, I will review a simple method of accessing an injured patient with a low angle rescue element involved. setting up a z pulley system, belay a main line, back-up a rappel, etc.Low Angle Rescue: A Quick, Simple and Effective Approach