LV First Aid Squad Reaches New Heights With Climbing Rescue Drill

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Members of the Long Valley First Aid Squad recently took to Schooley's Mountain Park for a rescue drill.

The squad conducted a “High-Angle Rope Rescue Drill” at one of the park’s cliff sides.

A high-angle rope rescue is a technique used to recover people in distress along buildings, mountains, water towers, and other vertical terrains.

“Rescuers practiced rigging anchor systems, twin-tension rope systems utilizing CMC Clutches, as well as setting up our Arizona Vortex artificial high-directional,” a LVFAS social media post read. “Rescuers got some reps in with litter handling, patient packaging, haul systems and group communications. An excellent day of training!”

See photos and videos of the drill on the Long Valley First Aid Squad’s Facebook page here.

Those interested in becoming an EMT for the Long Valley First Aid Squad can visit LVFAS.org or call (908) 876-4567 for more information.