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Show 1.5 A Back- Country Rescue Avalanche rescue operations occurring in the vicinity of lift- served areas can be organized quickly. In the previous example, the rescue was well underway in 15 minutes. When the accident occurs in terrain which is less accessible, the organization of the rescue becomes more difficult. Refer again to Figure 3- An accident, designated Accident 2, occurs durings a ski tour by two persons ( time 1500). One person is buried. The survivor skis out to the highway and hikes to the gas station. Because this is an area of widespread avalanche hazard, this gas station has been provided a copy of the written rescue plan. The gas station attendant manages to contact a designated rescue leader. The rescue proceeds: 1. The rescue leader calls lift terminals at A and the area alarm is sounded ( time 1530). 2. As in the previous rescue, lift operators hold manpower at terminals A, B, and C. 3. The rescue leader contacts the sheriff's office and requests transportation of the survivor from the gas station to A. 4. The rescue leader directs transfer of standby manpower and First Stage rescue equipment to B. 5. The survivor has not been able to give a clear description of the accident site over the telephone. It is necessary for him to guide the rescue columns to the scene. While the survivor is on the way, First Stage columns are organized at B and a Second Stage medical and evacuation group is assembled, including a physician. 6. The survivor under sheriff escort arrives at A. He is quickly refreshed and transported to B. 7. First Stage columns depart from B at 1600. The survivor and the accident site commander are in the lead column. Rescuers are equipped with probes, climbing skins and avalanche cords. One shovel is carried per column. The resuscitation pack is in the lead column. The site commander maintains radio contact with the rescue leader. 8. The first- aid and evacuation group ( Stage II) is dispatched from B at 1610. 9. The rescue leader alerts the hospital and ambulance service. 10. Organization of Stage III commences. The rescue leader solicits supporting manpower, food, hot beverages, illumination equipment, warm clothing, etc. 13 |