![]() ![]() 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. ![]() Low Angle Rescue: A Quick, Simple and Effective Approach
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