Micro-Anchor Plate
When weight and size are an issue, such as in mountain rescue and special operations packs, river rescue gear bags, or rope access work, the ultra-compact, light, anodized aluminum Micro-Anchor Plate is the right choice. The large hole acts as a collection point for multi-point anchors. The small holes keep carabiners separated, making them easier to work with when the system is loaded, and the oblong shape makes inserting carabiners easier and quicker. Hole diameters: small – 5/8 in (16 mm), large – 1 in (25 mm).
Anchor Strap
Anchor straps have a tough job, and see a lot of wear and tear. Over the years, we’ve learned that cuts and abrasion are the greatest threats to their safety and service life. To dramatically increase both, our Anchor Straps now feature two layers of the same durable mil-spec, resin-coated nylon web. Sewn by our highly skilled workers who make our rescue harnesses, our Anchor Straps feature forged steel D-rings individually proof loaded and sized for easy choker (girth-hitch) configuration when desired. Sewn-on web keeper allows for improved organization when stowed. Use our sized Anchor Strap Sleeves for added edge and abrasion protection.
Note: We recommend using a Delta Quick Link connector (part #382121) to prevent possible tri-axile loading of a carabiner when used in a basket configuration.
Cobra-D Uniform Rappel Belt
Designed for Emergency Rappel
In a class by itself, CMC Rescue offers the only NFPA Certified Uniform Rappel Belt available. Designed for everyday wear but with the performance needed for an emergency rappel or belay. Standard uniform wear for fire fighters, search and rescue, and SWAT personnel, the belt is constructed to the same exacting standards as our harness line and is the only certified uniform belt available. The belt uses 1-3/4” web that fastens securely without requiring any hook-and-loop material. The AustriAlpin D-ring COBRA® buckle is manufactured from 7075 aluminum alloy and features a built-in stainless steel D-ring (Buckle:18 kN / 4,000 lbf MBS, D-ring: 22 kN / 5,000 lbf MBS, straight pull). The buckle requires a two finger release and will not open when loaded. Included web keeper secures excess web at tail end of belt. Adjustable, one size fits most.
Note: This belt is not intended as a substitute for a harness.
CMC Confined Space Entry & Field Guide
Confined space rescue is a very technical discipline with a wide variety of hazards that must be identified and mitigated. The Confined Space Entry and Rescue Field Guide puts a wealth of information in a pocket size book that you can take with you anywhere. Sections include classification and effects of hazards, charts for ventilation, communication systems, rope work, response management and general information that will help keep rescuers safe. Printed on water and tear-proof stock.
88 pages. Printed in USA.
About Our Selection of Books
We have compiled an outstanding selection of books on rescue. However, there is no substitute for proper training and time in the field for gaining the skills needed to provide safe and effective emergency assistance.
Please Note: CMC Rescue recognizes that there are many different techniques in rescue. While our book selection reflects the leading authorities and most popular texts, as with all publications, recent developments in equipment and practices may not be included.
Escape Belts
A multipurpose belt for carrying tools that doubles as an NFPA escape belt, our Fire Escape Belt is manufactured of fire-resistant, two-inch Kevlar brand fiber web. The Escape model is constructed of the same mil-spec nylon web used in our harnesses. The snap and V-ring closure is easy to use even with gloved hands. Use the easy-to-find D-ring attachment point for clipping in your descender.
Patient Tie-in System
For many years the accepted method for securing a patient in a litter was improvised internal and external lashings using one-inch tubular web. Critical patient-packaging time could be lost and often the finished lashing was either too tight or too loose. Looking for a quicker and more secure way, we developed our Patient Tie-In System after testing a variety of prototypes in CMC Rescue School classes. The refined product weighs less, is quick and secure, and can be easily adjusted to meet the patient’s requirements for comfort. The available pelvic harness supports the patient’s weight when the litter is placed in a head-up position. Available for a one-piece or two-piece litter and can be used with the pelvic harness system or for a patient on a backboard. Color-coded web helps keep the system organized.
Fastlink Anchor Strap
The Fastest Connecting Anchor Strap Solution Available!
Standard anchor straps with D-rings on each end can create tri-axial loading on the connecting carabiner. A delta screw link connecting the two ends of the strap eliminates this hazard, but screw links are slow to fasten and add weight. We’ve eliminated the D-rings and solved both problems with this new design. Simply wrap the strap around the anchor point and clip the integrated ProTech™ Auto-Lock Carabiner into the included 12 mm Delta Quick Link, and you’re ready to connect your system.
Fastlink Pick-Off Strap
This is the only Pick-Off Strap with two carabiners incorporated directly into the strap, which reduces the overall weight. We use the same high-strength, mil-spec web and adjuster hardware as our original Pick-Off Strap. The web begins to slip through the buckle at 17-18 kN (3,800-4,000 lbf). The two ProTech™ Auto-Lock Carabiners with keeper pins are UL Classified to NFPA 1983 – Technical Use.
Variable Anchor Strap
Our Variable Anchor Strap differs significantly in design and performance from other adjustable anchor straps. By using an additional length of web, it can handle a higher load before slipping. It adjusts from 3 ft (91 cm) to 7 ft (213 cm). The D-ring on one end is larger so the other end can pass through, allowing the strap to be rigged in a choker (girth hitch) configuration and still be adjusted. The high strength, quick adjustability and variable length make this strap a jack of all trades. Sewn-on web keeper allows for improved organization when stowed.
Note: We recommend using a Delta Quick Link connector (part #382121) to prevent possible tri-axile loading of a carabiner when used in a basket configuration.
Strength Specifications with Blue Web:
Basket (U) Configuration: 70 kN (15,736 lbf)
End-to-End Configuration: 27 kN (6,070 lbf)
Choker Configuration: 30 kN (6,744 lbf)
Strength Specifications with Black Web:
Basket (U) Configuration: 60 kN (13,488 lbf)
End-to-End Configuration: 29 kN (6,519 lbf)
Choker Configuration: 35 kN (7,868 lbf)
Pick-Off Strap
CMC created the Pick-Off Strap so that a rescuer could quickly connect to the victim and then adjust the strap to the desired length. Our Pick-Off Strap works well for positioning the victim for a lowering or rappel-based pick-off, or for an assisted rappel. We added a loop to the end for a more positive grip when pulling to adjust. Our strong 1-3/4 inch web improves long-term durability, especially where the strap threads through the buckle. Depending on how the buckle is loaded, it will begin to slip between 15-20 kN (3,500-4,500 lbf). Tying off the buckle will increase the strength. The integrated Web Keeper™ allows the strap to be carried on a gear sling or harness without tangling or getting caught.
SKED Basic Rescue System
Compact storage, ease of use, and flexibility in transport have made Skedco’s Sked stretcher popular with fire departments, rescue squads, the military, and ski patrols. Made from a heavy sheet of plastic, the stretcher becomes rigid when folded around your patient. A variety of handles and straps allows the stretcher to be transported by carrying, lifting (vertically or horizontally) by rope systems or helicopter, or towed with the stretcher sliding on the smooth bottom surface. The system comes complete with the stretcher, Cordura® nylon backpack/towing harness, two straps, horizontal lift slings, vertical lift sling, one large steel carabiner, and four removable web handles. The Sked storage bag is 36 inches (91 cm) long by 9 inches (23 cm) in diameter.
SKED Basic Rescue System With Cobra Buckles
Skedco now offers the patented AustriAlpin Cobra quick-release buckles on the Sked stretcher. These lightweight aluminum side-release buckles are dependable and strong enough to meet the needs of securing a patient into a Sked stretcher without the danger of breakage. The buckles are rated at 3,000 lbs. and are difficult to release while under tension. By using the Cobra buckle system, you will no longer have to weave the webbing through the buckles when packaging a patient, therefore patient packaging is often done in about half of the time as when using the original steel buckles.
HMH SKED Rescue System
Compact, decontaminable, durable and adaptable, the HMH Sked Stretcher is ideal in mass-casualty and hazardous materials incidents. It can be dragged over virtually any terrain including stairways and can be rapidly deployed by one person. Made of medium-density polyethylene plastic, the HMH Sked withstands high temperatures and is unbreakable as low as 120 degrees Fahrenheit below zero.
Litter Shield
Trusted and proven from years in the field, our Litter Shield attaches to a mount on the litter rail that allows the shield to quickly pivot and nest inside the litter for transporting and storing. A quick-release pin allows the shield to be completely removed when necessary. This lower-profile version makes storage easier, but does not provide as much clearance for the patient’s face as the Litter Shield Plus, see below. Each Litter Shield requires a railing clamp.
Litter Shield Clamp
Trusted and proven from years in the field, our Litter Shield attaches to a mount on the litter rail that allows the shield to quickly pivot and nest inside the litter for transporting and storing. A quick-release pin allows the shield to be completely removed when necessary. This lower-profile version makes storage easier, but does not provide as much clearance for the patient’s face as the Litter Shield Plus, see below. Each Litter Shield requires a railing clamp.
Replacement parts for Litter Shields are available through the website or by contacting Customer Support.
Load Release Strap
Our Load Release Strap makes sizing and tying a load-releasing hitch fast and easy. Constructed from the same high-strength web and hardware as our Anchor Straps, the larger D-ring on the load end has enough space for multiple carabiners. The wide web and multiple wraps provide a high degree of control during release. The strap comes assembled with our red ProTech Oval Carabiner.
Minimum Breaking Strength Specifications
End-to-End Configuration: 32 kN (7,194 lbf)
Half-SKED Patient Drag
Skedco developed the Half-Sked for extricating patients from spaces too tight or restricted for other stretchers. Ideal for tactical teams that need to secure and rapidly extricate an injured person, the Half-Sked allows rescuers to bend the patient at the hips, allowing greater flexibility to turn corners in caves or confined spaces. It uses two-inch-wide chest and leg straps with side-release buckles to package the patient quickly and securely, particularly valuable if the patient must be immediately evacuated from a high risk area.
CMC Rope Rescue Field Guide, 5th Edition
New! Revised 4th Edition
CMC Rescue, Inc.
The companion Field Guide to the Revised 4th Edition of the CMC Rope Rescue Manual features water-and tear-proof cover and pages to increase durability. Only 4 inches (10 cm) wide, the waterproof guide fits BDU and uniform pockets, so you can take it with you… anywhere!
CMC Rope Rescue Manual, 6th Edition
New! Revised 6th Edition
Edited by James A. Frank
The CMC Rope Rescue Technician Manual has become the standard reference for many departments and rope rescue training programs. The manual reflects what we have learned through more than 40 years of responding to rescues and teaching thousands of students.
Helitack Airbag
The Helitack AirBag is designed for rapid extraction of a subject by means of a single-point suspension from a helicopter by short-haul or hoist evacuation. Constructed from heavy-duty 1,000-denier Cordura nylon for long life and durability in harsh environments.
Helitack Hotseat
The Helitack HotSeat rescue extrication device is designed for rapid transport of a subject by means of helicopter short-hauling or hoisting. The quick-donning device expedites the rescue by securing the subject in a stable semi-seated orientation for evacuation without the need to place them into a harness. The HotSeat adjusts quickly from small juvenile patients to larger persons up to 500 lbs (227 kg). Heavy-duty fabric and construction used for long life and durability in harsh environments.
SPECPAK Patient Extrication System
This unique patient packaging and extrication system combines a short spine board with the support of a full-body harness.
SPECPAK PATIENT EXTRICATION includes Spec Pack Lifting Bridle System and storage bag.
SPECPAK LIFTING BRIDLE. Purchase this item to upgrade previous Spec Pak System purchased without a bridle. All carabiners and connectors are included. Note: MUST be newer Spec Pak System model with D-Ring attachment.
Stainless Steel Carabiner
The Most Corrosion-Resistant Carabiner Available
Patented
100% Stainless Steel
ANSI-Certified Version Available
If you work in some of the toughest conditions imaginable and need a carabiner that is ready to perform no matter how harsh the environment, this is the model you’ve been waiting for. Made of 100% stainless steel, including internal parts such as pins and springs, this carabiner is compact enough to operate easily with one hand and has a side-swing gate. The non-ANSI version will fit over a standard litter rail. The key-lock design eliminates snagging, and the three-stage auto-locking gate has a visual locking indicator. Ours is the only stainless carabiner with the highest NFPA strength rating—General Use.
Every carabiner is proof loaded.