Rescue Techniques & Evacuation Training
Supervised methods for victim assessment, non-technical carries, stretcher handling, and assisted egress of injured personnel during building emergencies.
Who it is for
Emergency response team members, safety wardens, site medical room staff, and security teams.
What you will learn
- Perform rapid triage to prioritise non-ambulatory casualties during building emergencies
- Execute one-person and two-person manual victim rescue carries safely
- Properly secure casualties onto emergency stretchers and spine boards
- Navigate stairwells safely while transporting casualties without exacerbating injuries
Objectives are proposed syllabus content, shared for your review and adjusted to your facility.
Topics covered
- 1Scene safety and primary victim survey before rescue attempts
- 2Manual handling principles during emergency victim movement
- 3Types of rescue stretchers: canvas, basket, and scoop stretchers
- 4Smoke-filled room search patterns and team tethering concepts
Practical activities
- Two-handed seat carry, fireman carry, and blanket drag demonstrations
- Stretcher strapping, lifting, and stair descent practice with weighted training dummies
- Buddy-system search navigation exercise
Delivery and site needs
Delivery arrangements
Venue and delivery arrangements are confirmed during enquiry.
Site space and clearance
Spacious training room or clear floor area with padded mats for handling drills.
Frequently asked questions
Is this training intended for professional search and rescue personnel?
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