 The
Technical Rescue Competition has gone through a ‘coming
of age’ period since the year of 2000. We have always
had a world class competition each year at our annual
conferences, and feel we have improved our level of competition
in several ways. The most noticeable change is a change
in our scoring criteria. In the past, I.R.E.C.A. scoring
criteria was somewhat specific to our resolve to using
a minimal amount of equipment to achieve a successful
rescue. We still limit the equipment list somewhat, but
we have opened our scoring criteria up to accept all types
of techniques used in and about the country. SAFETY is
our #1 priority at all times since we use live patients
in our competition scenarios. Teams
entering the competition should be capable in the use
of kernmantle rescue rope and associated equipment to
complete a high angle raise or lower rescue using a
stokes basket, Miller board, KED/LSP halfback, or a
full body harness. They should be knowledgeable in the
use of SCBA/supplied air, tripods, portable davit, building
Mechanical Advantage haul systems (2:1, 3:1, 4:1) from
scratch, (no pre-made M/A’s permitted). Also, permit
required confined space, and elevated pickoffs. A majority
of these scenario’s will take place in an industrial
or municipal setting. Although, we do mix rural type
scenario’s when the possibility exists.
The medic’s part
in treating the patient is on a 1st responder level
using the required 1st Aid kit that is in the rescuers
equipment list, plus anything supplied by the competition
board (i.e. splints, C-collars). This is an all day
competition, having 3-5 scenarios that last 45-60 minutes
each.
Each team will rotate
through the schedule at designated times. Each team
captain and assistant captain is required to attend
a meeting prior to the day of competition.
For more information
on our On-Site Technical Rescue, please refer to the
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