Reach and Rescue

The RRP Pole has been designed by Reach and Rescue Limited in conjunction with a leading UK Fire and flood rescue division, to improve the operator’s safety and capability at water, ice, mud and flood related incidents.

The key function of the RRP Pole is to accurately deploy a flotation/rescue device to an incident casualty in the shortest time possible thus saving valuable, lifesaving minutes on your rescues.

This directional method of administering aid is faster and more accurate than the existing Reach, Throw, Wade and Row procedure used in the UK presently. It also enables the operator to stand safely behind the 3 meter hazard zone.

How it operates

The Pole is stored in a quick release bag on the fire engine. If in water, ice or mud the flotation buoy is attached to the first section then the rescuers decide which accessory is applicable for the type of incident and attaches it to the pole using the snap-on easy release head section.

The operator points the pole toward the victim and releases the 1st clamp on the 1st section, extends the section and closes the clamps repeating until desired distance is achieved.

The pole is retracted by repeating the operation above in reverse order. Other methods of victim retrieval are achievable and can be seen on video.

The complete extension and retractiontakes only seconds.

Features and Benefits
Extends from 5m to 17m Easily retracts & extends in seconds 100% accuracy of deployment of flotation & retrieval devices to victim Four sizes available - 5m, 9m, 13m and 17m Use in/on ice, water, mud 100% user safe – no need to enter the water	High visibility end section enables victim to easily see life saving device Large selection of flotation & retrieval attachments available Poles can be tailored to your individual needs Use from land or boats Worldwide stockist network Comes with detailed training video	Tested and endorsed by leading UK fire fighting division Additional potential uses - camera, video or microphones, high reach use, under water and down holes Fast opening storage bag Extremely low maintenance required Use in all weather conditions

Specifications
Four sizes available - 5m, 9m, 13m and 17m Precision engineered snap-on head assembly Made from carbonfibre Strong quick release adjustable clamp		High visibility end section Stored in quick release bag Extremely low maintenance required Buoyancy aid attachment		Fail safe rope ensures pole remains intact One or two person operation Smooth action enables fastextension and retraction.

Questions and Answers

What other rescue uses does the RRP have?

Can be used to rescue animals from ice, water & mud horizontally or can be used vertically as a high reach method of delivering rescue aids or mounting a video, camera or light onto.

Why is this better than the throw bags?

Because it can deliver the rescue/ flotation device 1st time every time as it is not hampered by current, wind or inaccurate throwing. Time is not wasted retrieving the bag between missed throws etc and the victim does not have to be conscious or capable of grabbing the line.

How fast can it be assembled?

It can extend from 5m to 17m in seconds which is much faster than existing throw and retrieve techniques. It is also much faster than inflating a fire hose allowing the team extra valuable minutes to bring the victim to safety.

Who makes the poles?

The poles are supplied by Europe’s leading telescopic pole manufacturer who have been established since 1998. Reach and Rescue Ltd are the sole supplier’s worldwide and have helped develop this ground breaking product.

How do we know it works?

The pole has been trialled and accredited by one of the UK’s leading fire fighting divisions - see the testimonial.

Can I see it in action?

Yes there is a video on our website

Testimonials

Here in Warwickshire we have been fortunate to have run the initial trial of rescuing a casualty from water without committing crews into the risk area. In a training environment, this has proved to be a very effective and safe method of carrying out a rescue whilst at the same time eliminating the need for Firefighters to enter the water.

The reach of the pole, along with it’s lightweight construction, manoeuvrability, ease of handling and speed of deployment mean that the RRP extendable pole has proven to be an ideal rescue tool for many situations involving casualties in water.

It is fair to say that for the Rescue Services to have the best chance of saving life in these type of incidents then speed is essential and the rescue pole can be deployed to full extension within one minute, as opposed to our current method of using inflated fire hose taking in excess of five minutes.

This is an exiting new development in water rescue techniques I could well see it being used in a multitude of situations.