The workshop shows how effective rescues can be efficiently performed without wheelbarrows of heavy and cumbersome equipment. Participants will have the opportunity to perform rescue scenarios from a variety of confined spaces using the latest techniques and patient packaging equipment. The workshop will differ from other rescue programs in that it will concentrate on both bottom up and top down rescue scenarios.

Generally rescue courses concentrate on one or the other. The IRW addresses important distinctions with both structure-based and ground-based rescue techniques. The IRW also features recently completed DVD support form the Highline Production training materials "TOWER RESCUE for EMERGENCY RESPONDERS".

IRW key points:

Awareness on different types of Industrial applications
• Emergencies associated with industrial rescue
• Industrial size-up
• Confined space types and awareness
• Electrical power hazards
• Rescue options (team or solo)
• Top-down or Bottom-up assessment
• Minimum rescue essentials
• Medical considerations & patient assessment
• Patient packaging while hanging
• Patient extrication using litter scoop
• Lightweight rescue options
• Ground-based versus structure-based rescues
• Electrical grounding hazards

Note: This is not a beginner’s course; it is aimed at rescue professionals who wish to increase their level of knowledge.