Ferno Traverse Rescue Stretcher

The Ferno Traverse Rescue Stretcher is specifically engineered for superior patient containment and transport in demanding environments. It is ideal for:

• High angle rescue
• Confined space rescue
• Horizontal rescue
• Vertical rescue

Its compact, roll-up design and robust construction ensure ease of deployment and maximum patient security during challenging lifting operations.

Yes, the Ferno Traverse Rescue Stretcher is built with a robust, multi-layer construction using high-quality materials designed for extreme rescue environments (high angle, confined space, horizontal, or vertical).

The key materials ensure both durability and patient safety:

• Outer Layer (Durability): 1350 Denier Cordura nylon with a protective Polyurethane (PU) coating. This provides maximum durability and resistance against abrasion and wear.
• Top Layer (Comfort): 1000 Denier Cordura nylon forms the patient-facing surface, offering a degree of comfort while maintaining ruggedness.
• Structural Core: High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is used for the core construction, ensuring structural integrity while keeping the overall weight manageable at only 18 lb (8 kg).

This robust construction allows for impressive load capacities: up to 772 lb (350 kg) for horizontal loads and 551 lb (250 kg) for vertical loads.

The Ferno Traverse Rescue Stretcher is designed for heavy-duty use, offering strong load capacities for complex rescue scenarios:

• Horizontal Load Capacity: Up to 772 lb (350 kg)
• Vertical Load Capacity: Up to 551 lb (250 kg)

The Ferno Traverse Rescue Stretcher comes equipped with critical components designed to ensure maximum portability and immediate readiness in technical rescue situations. It includes several high-quality accessories:

• Six Color-Coded Lifting Slings: These crucial components are rated to handle heavy loads, specified at 32 kN, and are necessary for safe vertical and high-angle lift operations.
• Cordura Storage Bag: This durable, rugged bag is designed for transport and features integrated backpack shoulder straps, making the 18 lb (8 kg) stretcher easy to carry to hard-to-reach locations.
• Comprehensive Integrated Restraint System: The stretcher features a full-body wrap-around design with a 2-inch restraint system, including padded shoulder and groin straps, and a padded head restraint to fully secure the patient during transport.

Please Note: Necessary rigging hardware, such as a bridle, carabiners, or a rigging plate, is not included with the stretcher package and must be acquired separately.

Yes, the Ferno Traverse Rescue Stretcher utilizes a robust, wrap-around design combined with a comprehensive, color-coded restraint system for maximum patient containment and security during transport and lifting operations.

Key components of the secure restraint system include:

• Full Body Containment: The wrap-around design ensures the patient is fully encased for blanket security during lifts.
• High-Strength Straps: Features 2-inch restraints secured by a durable 2-bar, 3-bar steel buckle system.
• Anti-Slip Padding: Includes specialized padded shoulder and groin straps to effectively prevent patient movement or slipping, which is critical during vertical evacuations.
• Padded Head Restraint: A dedicated padded head restraint is included to maintain stability and comfort.

Additionally, the unit comes standard with six color-coded lifting slings, each rated to 32 kN, necessary for secure rigging.

Yes, the Ferno Traverse Rescue Stretcher is specifically engineered for superior portability and ease of deployment in challenging environments, such as high angle, confined space, or remote areas. Its compact design facilitates transport to hard-to-reach locations.

Key features that maximize portability include:

• Lightweight: The entire unit weighs only 18 lb (8 kg).
• Roll-Up Design: The stretcher utilizes a flexible, roll-up configuration for compact storage when not in use.
• Integrated Backpack System: It includes a durable Cordura storage bag that is equipped with integrated shoulder straps, allowing personnel to carry the stretcher hands-free over difficult terrain.

Yes, the Ferno Traverse Stretcher is engineered for superior patient containment and comfort, especially crucial during high-angle or vertical rescue operations.

Security Features

The design prioritizes security through:

• Secure Containment: A protective wrap-around design fully secures the patient, offering blanket containment during demanding lifts.
• Robust Restraints: Includes a color-coded full body restraint system utilizing durable 2-bar, 3-bar steel buckles on 2-inch webbing.
• Anti-Slip Padding: Features padded straps in the shoulder and groin areas, along with a dedicated padded head restraint, to prevent patient movement or slippage during challenging lifts.

Comfort Features

Patient comfort is addressed by the construction materials, including a soft 1000 Denier Cordura nylon top layer used for the patient surface.

Yes, the Ferno Traverse Rescue Stretcher is engineered for superior patient security during extraction. It features a robust 2-bar, 3-bar steel buckle system that secures the wrap-around design. This is part of a comprehensive, color-coded restraint package which includes six over-body restraints, a padded head restraint, and padded shoulder and groin straps, all designed to actively prevent patient slippage during dynamic vertical or horizontal movements.

The Ferno Traverse Rescue Stretcher has a width of 38 inches (84 cm) and a length of 80 inches (202 cm).

The Ferno Traverse Rescue Stretcher weighs 18 lb (8 kg).