Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher

The Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher is engineered for extreme durability and performance across challenging terrains, utilizing highly resistant materials:

• High-Density Polyethylene Shell: This exterior shell provides full patient protection and is highly resistant to chemicals, UV damage, rust, and corrosion.
• Heavy-Duty Aluminum Frame: A permanently attached aluminum frame provides the essential structural support and exceptional integrity.
• Closed-Cell Foam Mattress: A replaceable mattress is included for patient comfort during transport.

This robust construction enables the stretcher to safely accommodate a substantial 600 lb (272 kg) load limit.

Yes, the Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher is specifically designed to provide full-body protection for patients when transporting them across rugged or hazardous terrain.

This comprehensive protection is ensured by:

• Durable Shell: Constructed with a high-density polyethylene shell supported by a heavy-duty aluminum frame. This material is resistant to UV, rust, corrosion, and chemicals, ensuring longevity and safety in extreme environments.
• Secure Restraints: Includes four 2-piece, 5-foot long quick-release patient restraints to securely immobilize the patient during transport.
• Patient Comfort: A replaceable, closed-cell foam mattress is included to minimize discomfort during movement.

Yes, the Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher is specifically engineered for safe vertical lifting and extrication in challenging rescue environments. Its design ensures maximum security and reliability during complex maneuvers:

• Secure Attachment Points: The stretcher is equipped with strategically located brass grommets built into the heavy-duty aluminum frame.
• Lifting Bridle Compatibility: These grommets are positioned for direct attachment of the optional Model 418-1 Adjustable Lifting Bridle, which is recommended for all vertical hoisting operations.
• High Load Capacity: The robust construction supports a maximum load limit of 600 lb (272 kg).

The Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher is engineered for high-demand rescue operations and provides a substantial weight capacity:

• Maximum Load Limit: 600 lb (272 kg)
• Stretcher Weight: 23.0 lb (10 kg)

This high capacity is supported by the durable construction, featuring a heavy-duty aluminum frame and a high-density polyethylene shell. This robust design ensures patient safety and full-body protection, even when transporting across uneven or hazardous terrain.

Yes, the Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher includes four 2-piece, 5-foot long quick-release patient restraints.

These restraints are critical for ensuring maximum patient security during transport, particularly over hazardous or uneven terrain. The quick-release mechanism also ensures efficient access and strap adjustment during rescue operations.

Yes, the Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher comes equipped with a high-quality, integrated mattress.

• Material: It features a replaceable, closed-cell foam mattress that is attached inside the heavy-duty polyethylene shell.
• Benefit: This provides crucial patient comfort and necessary insulation during transport across challenging or uneven terrain.
• Maintenance: Since the mattress is replaceable, it supports long-term hygiene and operational readiness of the unit.

Yes, the Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher is engineered for extreme durability and reliability in challenging rescue environments. Its robust structure ensures long-term service life. The construction features:

• A high-density polyethylene shell
• A heavy-duty, permanently attached aluminum frame

These materials provide superior resistance against environmental factors, including:

• Chemical exposure
• UV degradation
• Rust and corrosion

Yes, the Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher is available in a Split Version (Model 71-S) which is specifically designed for enhanced portability and convenient storage.

Benefits of the Split Version

• Easy Transport: The unit separates into two nesting halves, making it ideal for compact storage or backpacking to remote rescue sites.

Construction and Durability

Regardless of the configuration (Standard or Split), the stretcher maintains its robust construction:

• It features a durable high-density polyethylene shell mounted on a heavy-duty, permanently attached aluminum frame.
• This construction ensures superior resistance to chemicals, UV exposure, rust, and corrosion, ensuring a long operational life.

The Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher is engineered to balance high durability with manageable weight for effective transport during rescue operations.

• Maximum Load Limit: The stretcher safely supports a weight capacity of 600 lb (272 kg).
• Unit Weight: The unit itself is relatively lightweight, weighing only 23 lb (10 kg), which simplifies handling across hazardous or uneven terrain.

Yes, the Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher is designed for superior operational efficiency and easy handling across diverse terrains. It is equipped with both features:

• Molded-in runners along the base facilitate smooth movement and gliding over rough or uneven surfaces.
• Molded-in handholds are strategically placed around the perimeter, ensuring rescuers have a secure, stable, and comfortable grip during transport.