| 1. |
What equipments should be carried by a rescuer ? |
|
Answer» Weather appropriate top and bottom base layer Weather appropriate top and bottom outer layer Waterproof breathable coat with hood ( brightly colored ) Weather appropriate gloves Lug sole boots, gaiters Climbing Helmet 3 pairs of weather appropriate socks Extra sweater Compass with mirror and declination adjustment GPS Device(s) VHF and UHF radio Waterproof notepad and pen Area maps Fixed blade knife Heavy duty survival blanket Survey tape Whistle Fire starters 2 pieces of 20 foot 1" tubular webbing 50 feet of 500 pound nylon cord Storm proof wooden matches Waterproof match holder Minimum 24 hour supply of food and snacks Eye protection Nylon tarp Headlamps, extra batteries Spare flashlight Minimum 3 liters of water Wood saw 2 plastic bags Duct tape Metal cup or small pot Trekking poles First aid kit with ace wrap/israeli bandage, heat and ice packs, trauma pads and tape Weather appropriate snow gear A backpack that fits you and can hold all of this gear. |
|