SAR Fundamentals/Evacuation/Question bank

1

Typically how many people are lifting the stretcher during a carry operation?

6 or 8.

2

During evacuation procedures what is a scout used for?

To watch for obstacles, plan a route out of the rescue location

3

Should the person on a stretcher normally be carried head first of feet first?

Feet first.

4

Who calls the lift or lower during a stretcher carry?

One of people at the head of stretcher.