Mountain rescue vehicle
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| Abbreviation: | differently |
| Crew: | differently |
| Commitment: | Mountain rescue , height rescue , mine rescue , patient transport |
| Furnishing: | differently |
| Speed: | different km / h (depending on the model) |
| Perm. Total weight : | different kilograms |
| Drive: | Combustion engine (road / all-wheel drive and off-road) |
Mountain rescue vehicles are vehicles of the mountain rescue service . They are used to transport mountain rescuers and patients. In addition to all-wheel drive cars or trucks, ATVs and snowmobiles are in use.
tasks
The tasks of a mountain rescue vehicle are:
- Transport of mountain rescue personnel and equipment to the emergency site
- Transport of patients and material in rough terrain
- Emergency doctor delivery in rough terrain
Use and engagement
Mountain rescue vehicles are used by the mountain rescue service or other mountain rescue services for their tasks. During mountain rescue operations, the emergency teams drive to the emergency location. After the patient has been rescued and given medical care, they can be transported over rough terrain. Usually rescue helicopters or road rescue vehicles such as ambulances and ambulances take over the patient at a transfer point. The mountain rescue service only transports patients to the hospital in special cases . Mountain rescue vehicles are also used to take care of outdoor sports events or to deliver emergency doctors. As part of the "next available emergency vehicle" strategy, you can also be alerted by the rescue control center for "normal" emergencies, similar to a first responder . This is often the case when mountain rescue vehicles are stationed in natural tourist areas far away from the nearest regular rescue station and thus have a time advantage when traveling to the emergency location.
crew
The qualifications and number of crews are not regulated by law and depend on the respective deployment and location. The mountain rescuers have regularly passed service exams to ensure their qualifications. In many mountain rescue services, paramedics or paramedics are part of the crew.
technology
Vehicle types used
Mountain rescue vehicles are usually equipped with all-wheel drive so that they can move about in poor conditions such as in winter or off-road. Different models are purchased depending on requirements. If teams are regularly transported over longer distances, all-wheel drive minibuses such as VW buses or Sprinters are common, while SUVs such as the Toyota Land Cruiser or Mercedes SUV offer even better off-road mobility, but less load options and comfort. Snowmobiles and snow groomers are used in winter in snow-sure areas, ATVs can be used all year round; in winter, special caterpillar sets are fitted for driving in snow.
standardization
There is no standardization for mountain rescue vehicles. However, they can be approved as a makeshift ambulance and in this case must be equipped with a stretcher and bracket.
Coloring
The color scheme depends on the respective organization. White is widely used as the basic color. This is cheaper than a special paint job. The coloring is often achieved using adhesive foils.
Furnishing
The equipment of the mountain rescue service vehicles varies and depends on local conditions. Basic equipment for technical rescue and medical assistance is usually available. The vehicles have BOS radio and their own radio call names . Portable radios are often used in addition to built-in radios. These can be snapped into brackets, which are used to charge the battery and improve transmission and reception performance via an external antenna .
Vehicle technology
Mountain rescue vehicles are usually equipped with a special signal system (blue rotating beacon and acoustic horn ). For snowmobiles or rescue ATVs that are primarily used on ski slopes, yellow rotating beacons and intermittent horns are sometimes (additionally or alternatively) used as with snow groomers. In addition to the all-wheel drive, there are some electric winches for rough terrain, which - with special safety precautions such as shock absorbers or force limiters - can also be used for patient rescue. Cockpit speakers, tow bar , additional headlights , navigation devices expand the application possibilities. A battery-operated auxiliary heater is helpful in cold outside temperatures. Particularly stable, accessible roof racks for the material and access ladders are often installed. A connection option to the power supply enables the use of engine preheating, battery charge retention and other consumers (e.g. battery charging units for radios and defibrillators ) while the vehicle is idle.
Rescue material
Material for rescue from rough terrain is generally kept in mountain rescue vehicles. In addition to ropes , safety technology ( carabiners, etc.) and pulley blocks , these also include aids to rescue from trees. A patient can be lowered or raised using a fiber rope winch . Mountain stretcher and Akia facilitate the transport. A rescue or rescue bag protects the injured person from the cold and - like the rescue seat - serves not only for terrestrial rescue but also for air rescue . Patients can be protected from the cold with warm blankets that are connected to the cooling water circuit . Aids for rescuing the dead such as body bags are usually also available.
Medical equipment
Since injured persons not only have to be rescued and transported, but also have to be given medical care, mountain rescue vehicles always carry emergency medical equipment with them. As a rule, an emergency backpack is available that can be carried easily even in rough terrain. Its equipment is based on rescue service standards (comparable to the backpacks in ambulances or ambulances ) and is optimized for use in the field. Sometimes a smaller rucksack is used for first aid, a larger one can be carried for extended care. A portable, not too heavy EKG with defibrillator and pulse oximetry is used for patient monitoring and rapid intervention in ventricular fibrillation . A scoop stretcher and vacuum mattress help rescue, immobilize and transport the patient. In some cases, spineboards and rescue corsets suitable for high-altitude rescue are also carried.
