SURF RESCUE

SURF RESCUE

IDEAL FOR THE FOLLOWING TRAINING SCENARIOS:

This manikin was designed in consultation with Surf Life Saving Australia as a water rescue dummy for IRB Racing, IRB driver training and tube rescue practice. It is also suitable for jet ski rescue training and other general water rescue scenarios.

SPECIAL MATERIALS:

Carcass constructed from nylon mesh. High density polypropylene webbing (25mm rated to 207 Kg, 50mm rated to 440Kg) SOLAS reflective tape compliant with US Department of Transportation specification USCG 46 CFR, section 164.018, and International Maritime Organisation (IMO) resolution A.658(16). Nonabsorbent closed cell foam – water absorption: 1 Day <0.1 (DIN 53428 1986) 28 Days < 0.5% VOL. Overall constructed from the same material used in Police ballistic/stab vests (conforms to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, BS EN ISO 12947-2 & 14116: 2008)

PREVIOUSLY CALLED THE CONSCIOUS CASUALTY MANIKIN 

This dummy was developed with the co-operation of Surf Life Saving Australia as a water rescue dummy for IRB Racing, IRB driver training & Tube Rescue practice. After two years of development, several prototypes and extensive testing they were delighted with the result. During the testing, the dummy was also found to be suitable for Jet Ski rescue training and other general rescues scenarios.

For IRB driver training you can now train year-round, in the roughest surf, close to the reef and in the coldest weather to practice those fast pickups as many times as you like. This dummy never complains about the cold water, the aching arms and the sore shoulder or jaw from when the rescuer slightly misjudged the pickup! These manikins will provide uniformity in the size and weight of casualties being rescued, an important factor in competitions.

The problem for many SLS clubs is to find enough willing volunteers to act as a patient for the IRB rescue teams for practice, especially during the colder months - consequently, skill development suffers. Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) competitions/training aims to:

• Allow crews to demonstrate their techniques and abilities to perform rescues.
• Bring crews together to discuss and improve IRB techniques and operations.
• Promote safety awareness techniques for the crew and patients in simulated rescue scenarios.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Shortened to 1.5m to be more manageable for a range of rescuers.
• Dry weight reduced to 20kg, which increases to about 40+kg when pulled from the water.
• Weighting lowered from the torso to the hips to improve stability in a moving sea.  
• Boots removed and replaced with durable PVC sleeves on the lower leg to reduce drag during extraction.
• Arms are built aloft to simulate a volunteer 'patient' - no dislocated shoulders or wrists!
• A polypropylene loop to the back allows the manikin to be lowered into position or hung up to dry.
• Bright orange overalls and SOLAS reflective tape on the head make the manikins very conspicuous in open water.
• Polyethylene strips running from the shoulders to the knees allow flexibility in and out of the water but prevent the manikin from being too 'floppy'.
• Protective overalls are user replaceable and greatly extend the life of the manikin

NOT SUITED FOR:

• Use in temperatures above 100°C or flashover scenarios – See our Fire House manikin.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

• Replacement overalls can be bought separately as required.

EXTENSIVELY USED BY:

• Surf Life Saving Australia and IRM Racing Teams.
• Equivalent organisations across North & South America, Europe, Australia and Asia.