EMERGENCY

CARRY
TECHNIQUES
GOAL OF RESCUE 

► TO EXTRICATE.

► TO TREAT

► TO TRANSPORT THE
VICTIM TO THE SAFEST PLACE.
INDICATIONS FOR EMERGENCY RESCUE

1. Danger of fire/explosion
2. Danger of toxic gases
3. Serious traffic hazards
4. Risk of drowning
5. Danger of electrocution
6. Danger of collapsing walls
7. Storm surge
ONE MAN CARRY
 HUMAN CRUTCH/ ASSIST TO WALK

THIS METHOD IS ONLY USED FOR CASUALTIES WHO

CAN HELP THEMSELVES. IT IS AN EASY WAY TO MOVE
THE LESS SERIOUSLY INJURED.

IF YOUR VICTIM IS ABLE TO WALK WITH ONLY MINOR HELP

FROM YOU, LET THEM. THE HUMAN CRUTCH/ ASSIST TO
WALK OFFERS THE LEAST CHANCE FOR INJURY TO BOTH
RESCUER AND VICTIM.
 HUMAN CRUTCH/ ASSIST TO WALK
STEPS:
2. PLACE YOUR ARM
1. PLACE VICTIM'S ARM NEAREST TO THEM
AROUND YOUR NECK AROUND THEIR WAIST
AND HOLD THEIR WRIST: AND WALK WITH THEM
TO SAFETY:
ALTHOUGH THE ONE-PERSON WALK ASSIST IS ONE
OF THE EASIEST METHODS OF HELPING TO CARRY
AN INJURED PERSON, NEVER ATTEMPT TO MOVE
ANYONE YOU THINK MAY HAVE NECK OR SPINAL
INJURIES WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING.
 FIREFIGHTER CARRY
This type of carry should only be conducted by a
very strong rescuer and a smaller victim. It'll
require good lifting techniques as well as good
core and lower body strength. Traversing uneven
ground can be difficult because, with the victim in
place, the rescuer becomes very top heavy. The
firefighter carry can be used on either a conscious
or unconscious victim.
Firefighter Carry
STEPS:

1. WITH VICTIM LYING DOWN, 2. RAISE THEM TO A

HOOK YOUR ELBOWS UNDER STANDING POSITION
THEIR ARMPITS
Firefighter Carry

3. PLACE YOUR RIGHT LEG 4. GRAB THE VICTIM'S RIGHT

BETWEEN THE VICTIM'S LEGS HAND WITH YOUR LEFT
Firefighter Carry
5. SQUAT AND WRAP YOUR 6. STAND AND RAISE THE
RIGHT ARM AROUND THE VICTIM'S RIGHT THIGH OVER
VICTIM'S RIGHT KNEE YOUR RIGHT SHOULDER
 PACK STRAP CARRY
THE PACK STRAP CARRY HAS BEEN UTILIZED BY THE
MILITARY FOR DECADES. IT'S A QUICK, DOWN-AND-
DIRTY WAY TO MOVE A VICTIM QUICKLY. IF NOT DONE
CORRECTLY, THIS CARRY CAN BE EXTREMELY
UNCOMFORTABLE FOR THE VICTIM. THIS IS TYPICALLY
USED ON A CONSCIOUS VICTIM. FOR AN
UNCONSCIOUS VICTIM, IT CAN BE DONE, BUT YOU
MAY REQUIRE ASSISTANCE GETTING THEM INTO THE
POSITION FOR YOU TO SAFELY
 Pack Strap Carry
STEPS:
1. FACING AWAY FROM THE 2. CROSS THE VICTIM'S ARMS
VICTIM, PLACE THEIR ARMS GRASPING THE OPPOSITE
OVER YOUR SHOULDERS WRIST AND PULL CLOSE TO
YOUR CHEST
 Pack Strap Carry

3. SQUAT, LEAN SLIGHTLY

FORWARD, AND DRIVE YOUR HIPS
INTO THE VICTIM AS YOU STAND
PIGGYLIFE
SIMPLY BACK
THE
CASUALTY FROM A
STANDING OR SITTING
POSITION ONTO YOUR
BACK. DON’T TRY IT IF THE
CASUALTY IS
UNCONSCIOUS OR HAS
ARM INJURIES.
 LOVERS CARRY
USED TO QUICKLY MOVE
AN UNCONSCIOUS OR
CONSCIOUS CASUALTY.
CAN BE USED TO MOVE
THE CASUALTY A
MODERATE OR LONG
DISTANCE.
TWO MAN CARRY
Two-Person Extremity Carry
This is a common carry that's used by first
responders and the military. It's easily
performed, but best suited for moving a
victim over even terrain, such as along a
paved path or within a building. Both
conscious and unconscious victims can be
carried in this manner
 Two-Person Extremity Carry
STEPS:

2. FIRST RESCUER KNEELS

1. HELP THE VICTIM TO A BEHIND THE VICTIM,
SEATED POSITION REACHES UNDER THEIR
ARMS, AND GRABS THEIR
WRISTS
 Two-Person Extremity Carry
3. SECOND RESCUER BACKS 4. STAND AT THE COMMAND
BETWEEN THE VICTIM'S LEGS, OF THE RESCUER AT THE
SQUATS DOWN, AND GRABS HEAD, FOCUSING ON USING
BEHIND THE KNEES YOUR LEGS RATHER THAN
YOUR BACK
 Chair Carry
The chair carry can be used for a conscious or
unconscious casualty but not for suspected
head/spinal injuries. For protection, secure the
casualty’s hands across his or her chest and, if
the casualty is unconscious. secure the person
to the chair.
 Chair Carry
STEPS:
2. FIRST RESCUER STANDS
BEHIND, GRABS THE BACK OF
1. PLACE VICTIM IN A STURDY
THE CHAIR, AND LEANS IT
CHAIR
BACK ON ITS HIND LEGS
 Chair Carry
3. SECOND RESCUER BACKS TO 4. STAND AT THE COMMAND
THE CHAIR, SQUATS DOWN, OF THE RESCUER AT THE
AND GRABS THE FRONT LEGS HEAD
OF THE CHAIR
 Two-Handed Seat Carry

The two-handed seat carry should only be

conducted on conscious victims. Rescuers
will utilize their arms to create a seat and the
victim will need to be able to hold on for
balance and stability.
 Two-Handed Seat Carry
STEPS:

2. LINK ARMS BEHIND THE

1. EACH RESCUER SHOULD VICTIM'S BACK
KNEEL ON EITHER SIDE OF THE
SEATED VICTIM
 Two-Handed Seat Carry

3. PLACE YOUR FREE ARMS 4. PLACE VICTIM'S ARMS

UNDER THE VICTIM'S KNEES AROUND THE SHOULDERS OF
AND LINK ARMS: RESCUERS AND STAND
TOGETHER
 Four-Handed Seat Carry

This is also a good carry

for a conscious casualty
who can use hands and
arms for support.
 Shoulder Drag

The shoulder drag is another emergent

maneuver for when a person needs to be
moved quickly. This drag is difficult to
perform over long distances as it's physically
taxing on the rescuer
 Shoulder Drag
STEPS:
1. PLACE VICTIM IN A SEATED 2. SQUAT BEHIND THE VICTIM
POSITION AND REACH UNDER THEIR
ARMS GRASPING YOUR OWN
WRIST
 Shoulder Drag

3. STAND, LEAN BACK, AND

WALK BACKWARD DRAGGING
THE VICTIM TO SAFETY
THREE-PERSON CARRY
OR
STRETCHER
LIFT
THREE-PERSON CARRY / STRETCHER LIFT

This technique is for lifting a patient into a bed

or stretcher, or for transporting them short
distances. Each person kneels on the knee
nearest the victim's feet. On the command of
the person at the head, the rescuers lift the
victim up and rest the victim on their knees
HAMMOCK CARRY
HAMMOCK CARRY