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Rescue Mat Users Guide
Prepared by: Rick CoxNational Sales Manager
Rescue Mat by First [email protected]
Cell: 224.260.7559
Designed for the First Responder
Overview of the Rescue MatConcept:
•The Rescue Mat is a tool for water, ice, or swamp rescue
•The Rescue Mat is easy to use: no special training needed
•The Rescue Mat can be deployed by a single person toquickly save multiple victims at a time•The Rescue Mat reduces the response time to reach a person in the water •The Rescue Mat reduces risks to the first responder
When every minute counts, the Rescue Mat will save lives
One Person Deployment
1. Remove From Vehicle or Container
2. Open / remove storage wrap
3. Open / remove closing strap
One Person Deployment and UseDeployment:
• Remove Rescue Mat from vehicle or storage box• Remove overwrap by separating the Velcro strip• Remove the holding strap by separating the Velcro strip• Unroll the Rescue Mat• Place the curled ends down for use in water, or up for use
in ice or swamp conditions• Push the Rescue Mat toward the victim(s) while
maintaining a grip on the nearest set of strapsRescue Methodology:
• Victim can grasp the far end straps while the rescuer pulls them and the Rescue Mat to shore
• Victim can climb (or be pulled) onto the Rescue Mat and then be towed to shore by land-based first responder
One Person DeploymentUnroll the Rescue Mat and push it into the water or onto the ice
Once unrolled, flip Rescue Mat based upon situation
• Curled end down in water to keep the Rescue Mat from rolling up
• Curled end up on ice to make it easier to slide across it
Maneuver the mat towards the victim while holding the near end of the mat on the shore
Two Person DeploymentRemove From Vehicle or Container1. Open / remove storage wrap and
remove strap2. Lay mat onto the water or ice3. Push the mat toward the victim
Primary Rescuer crawls onto Rescue MatSecondary Rescuer holds ropes or straps from shore
Two Person Deployment and UseDeployment:
• Remove Rescue Mat from vehicle or storage box• Remove overwrap by separating the Velcro strip• Remove the holding strap by separating the Velcro strip• Unroll the Rescue Mat, flipping it for rescue situation• Place the curled ends down for use in water • Place the curled end up for use in ice or swamp conditions• Push the Rescue Mat toward the victim(s). • Primary rescuer crawls onto mat while secondary rescuer secures safety ropes
Maneuver Methodology:• Primary rescuer maneuvers mat by paddling toward the victim• Secondary rescuer holds safety ropes/straps, ensuring they don’t get tangled or
pulled awayRescue Methodology:
• Primary rescuer maneuvers mat to victim and then holds onto victim or pulls them onto the mat
• Secondary rescuer holds safety ropes/straps while mat is maneuvered to victim, then pulls mat and people to shore
Two Person Rescue Methodology
Primary rescuer maneuvers Rescue Mat toward the victim
Victim can hold onto the straps, or rescuer can hold the victim or pull victim onto the Rescue Mat
Secondary rescuer pulls Rescue Mat, primary rescuer, and victim to safety
Use of the Rescue Mat in a CurrentPrimary rescuer maneuvers mat toward the victim
Second rescuer holds the “guide rope” upstream to counter the effects of the current
Third rescuer holds end of the Rescue Mat, or the “safety rope”, securing the mat to shore during the rescue
Rescue proceeds as depicted in previous examples
Using the Rescue Mat in a CurrentRescue Considerations:
• Moving water can force the Rescue Mat away from your victim• This current can typically be overcome using a rope attached to
the far end of the Rescue Mat, with a rescuer holding it up-stream and negating the current
• The up-stream rescuer can use this “guide rope” to help maneuver the Rescue Mat to the victim, which also provides additional safety to any rescuer on the mat
Safety Considerations:• Moving water will require at least 2 rescuers, 3 if one will go out
on the Rescue Mat• A 4th rescuer will be required if an additional safety line is used
for the rescuer out on the mat
Use of the Rescue Mat as a ferryRopes are attached on each end of the Rescue Mat
Rescuer secures near rope while far rope is thrown or carried across to the victims
Ropes are pulled or released to move the Rescue Mat back and forth while recovering the victims, continuing until all the victims have been recovered
Plan for 6 adult males, or the equivalent, per trip with the Rescue Mat. Obviously, the number of persons who could be carried per trip will depend on their total weight
Using the Rescue Mat as a ferryRescue Considerations:
• You may encounter a situation with a large number of people threatened by drowning
• The Rescue Mat is tested to support 1200+ pounds, the equivalent of 6 adult males, however more people will require a different approach
• With a rope on each end, the Rescue Mat can be used as a ferry, moving back and forth with loads of people
Utilization Considerations:• One of the ropes must be brought to the victims, by
throwing it, or a rescuer paddling it across• The ropes must be secured on each side and released or
pulled in to move the Rescue Mat back and forth until all the victims have been recovered
After use care of the Rescue MatCleaning Considerations:
• As soon as possible after use the Rescue Mat should be cleaned with dish-washing soap or a similar mild detergent
• Some brushing may be required to loosen mud or algae on the Rescue Mat; care should be exercised to prevent scratching the cover while brushing it and only soft brushes should be used
• All soap and other residue should be rinsed off the mat• To simplify cleaning, and for drying afterwards, the Rescue Mat
should stand on its side rather than laying flat. • Allow at least 30 minutes of drying time, depending on
temperature and humidityRepacking Considerations:
• One person can repack the Rescue Mat, but it is much easier to do so with two or more
• Ropes, or other items that add to the functionality or safety of your Rescue Mat, can be stored inside the rolled up mat
For more information about the Rescue Mat
Contact Rick CoxNational Sales Manager
Rescue Mat by First [email protected]
Cell: 224.260.7559