Firefighting Task 11 - Crew Member Rescue | Fire Rescue Victoria

Firefighting Task 11:
Crew Member Rescue

Crew Member Rescue

Candidates must lift a 72kg casualty (mannequin) to chest height and, walking backwards, drag it around a 45m course, which includes up and down a ramp.

The candidate is required to pick up the casualty, ensuring the back of the casualty is against the chest of the candidate and they are to walk backwards dragging it in a safe manner being directed by an assessor/instructor.

Candidates can stop to readjust their grip on the casualty however they must not lose contact with the casualty.

In the below table, the exercises have been split into three columns. One for exercises that can be done at a gym, one for exercises that can be done with minimal equipment and one for bodyweight exercises.

Gym	Minimal	Home
Deadlift Clean Front Squat Sled Drag Deadball Chest Carry	Double KB Front Rack Reverse Lunges DB/KB Farmers Carry Double KB Front Rack Carry DB Isometric Curls	Reverse Lunges Drag a friend/family member

You can click on the link below to see a video demonstrating some of the exercises from the table. If you are unsure of some exercises, we encourage you to research the movements prior to trying them out to ensure you use proper technique.

Exercise demonstrations

DB Goblet Squat
Double KB Front Rack Reverse Walking Lunges
Double KB Front Rack Carry
DB Isometric Curls
Partner Drag

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Doing the PAT at home