Least Resistance Training Concepts
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Volunteers Training for Emergencies

  IRON DUCK BACKBOARD

Updated March 7, 2019

The Iron Duck Backboard (sometimes referred to as a "spine board") is typically used to facilitate removal of a human victim from a confined space. It can also be used as a back-up ground pad on hazardous surfaces.

Using the backboard to cover grate openings during a cattle guard rescue.

The Iron Duck Backboard is stored strapped inside the Stokes Basket in Rescue-3.

The Stokes Basket is hung on the right side wall in Rescue 3.

For complete information utilizing the Iron Duck Backboard and associated equipment, visit the Technical Sheet, Extricating a Person From an Incident Inside a Horse Trailer.


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