Ferno Paraguard Excel Rescue Stretcher

Suitable for both horizontal and vertical lifting, the Ferno Paraguard Excel Rescue Stretcher facilitates emergency rescue underground, in confined spaces, from high buildings, and in situations where helicopter lifting is required. The stretcher features a colour-coded strapping system for secure use, and is approved for use by many authorities including NATO.

What's Included?

• 1 x Ferno Rescue Stretcher
• 1 x Storage Back Pack

To enhance the efficacy of your Ferno stretcher, a range of optional accessories are also available for purchase. Please see further down the page for more information.

Which Type of Rescues Can the Ferno Stretcher Be Used For?

Owing to its suitability for both horizontal and vertical lifting, the versatile Ferno Rescue Stretcher can facilitate emergency rescues in a wide range of situations. Suitable scenarios include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collapsed buildings
• Confined spaces
• Helicopter rescues
• High building evacuations
• Industrial accidents
• Underground rescues
• Use as a vertical stretcher

How Easy to Use Is the Paraguard Excel Stretcher?

The Ferno Paraguard Excel Stretcher is designed to be as easy to use as possibly during a rescue. Carrying handles fix onto the head and foot ends to enable two rescuers to manoeuvre the stretcher with ease. Additionally, the strapping system is colour coded to ensure that the casualty can be secured into the stretcher as quickly and as easily as possible.

How Many Rescuers Are Needed to Carry the Stretcher?

The stretcher can be operated by as few as two rescuers. This improves safety for both the rescuers and the casualty.

How Safe Is the Excel Stretcher for the Casualty?

As the injured individual may be suffering from unknown complications, it's vital that they're strapped into the stretcher securely. The strapping system allows for their chest, arms, thighs, and lower legs to be positioned safely. The three-point non-slip forehead strap also holds the casualty's head in place, while a figure-of-eight strap secures the feet.

How Hygienic Is the Ferno Paraguard Stretcher?

The Ferno Paraguard Excel Rescue Stretcher is incredibly hygienic and easy to maintain. It is impervious to oil, water, and grease, and is also resistant to rot. Additionally, the fully heat-sealed flaps are easy to clean for enhanced infection control.

How Easy Is It to Store the Stretcher?

A stretcher is an essential bit of kit for an emergency search and rescue team, and it's important to ensure it remains protected when not in use. As such, a valise backpack is provided with the stretcher to keep it safe and secure during both transportation to locations and when not in use.

Ferno Paraguard Excel Stretcher Accessories

Ensuring you can get the most out of the Ferno Paraguard Excel Rescue Stretcher, a selection of accessories are compatible. Please see below for more information.

• Foul Weather Sheet: Protects the casualty during adverse weather conditions.
• Shoulder Harness for Weight Distribution: Vest-style harness to attach to the Paraguard lifting handles to help distribute weight.
• Sling for Easier Horizontal Lifting: Attachable four-point lifting sling with lightweight karabiners (maximum load: 277kg).
• Slot-In Carry Handles: Enables rescuers at the head and foot end of the stretcher to carry it away from their body.

Technical Specifications

• Overall Dimensions When Deployed (LxWxD): 920 x 270 x 150mm
• Overall Dimensions In Valise Backpack (LxW): 1820 x 250mm
• Total Weight (without accessories): 11.5kg (25lb)
• Maximum Load: 136kg (21 stone)