PPE/PRE
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:25PM As in any trade or sport rescuers need to have all necessary and most beneficial "tools of the trade" at their disposal. "Pack your river gear...pack your rescue gear"
PPE – Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Floatation Device (with QRHS), Helmet, Accessories (knife, whistle, glow stick, barrier protection, snacks)
PRE (Personal Rescue Equipment)
Rescuers need high quality throw bag appropriate for the type of paddling they do and rescues they may encounter.
4,3,2,1 Rescue Kit
4 Locking carabiners
3 Pulleys
2 Prussic Loops (1 1.5m 1 1.75m)
1 Tubular webbing
Rescuers need high quality throw bag appropriate for the type of paddling they do and rescues they may encounter.
Teaching Tips
Students should have their own (or rent) high quality PPE. It is worth having a few extra rescue vests with QRHS for those without them to try.
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