Skedco, Inc. products

The Ranger Sked, designed by the Army Rangers, is used as a patient or equipment drag. It is tough, durable, lightweight and extremely versatile. It measures 22.5 inch x 8 ft x .100 inch thickness and rolls up into a compact 7 inch diameter and 22.5 inch length. It is not designed for hoisting by helicopter. It is either carried by the six sewn-on webbing handles or dragged using the tow webbing. It has five cross straps that fasten with cobra buckles, six carrying handles (sewn on), and a 12 foot long rope with a plastic tube handle for dragging. The rope can be adjusted to shorter lengths by pulling it farther through the grommets and tying the overhand knots farther from the ends of the rope. The Ranger Sked is rolled up for storage with a retainer strap to keep it rolled.

This litter is designed for use in mass casualty incidents where terrorists using Weapons of Mass destruction, mass casualty evacuation from hospital or other building  or any other Haz-Mat incident requiring level A protection occur. The HMH Sked is extremely versatile. It can be dragged over virtually any terrain including stairways. It requires less effort from rescuers wearing level A protection. Patients can be rolled or dragged onto the HMH Sked rather than lifting. This creates less rescuer fatigue and allows many more victims to be saved. A downed rescuer can be roll loaded by using his air tank for leverage and evacuated before the standby rescuers can zip up and be duct taped. This allows his rescue without committing the standby team.

Included are 4 HMD Skeds rolled and stored in rapid deployment bags. Also included are 8 Shuttle Sked rope kits in a single rapid deployment bag to keep everything organized. It would be wise to have up to 4 more HMD Skeds to move patients from the contaminated Shuttle Skeds to decon. HMD Shuttle Sked ropes are constructed of 1/2 inch solid braid polypropylene. They are 200ft. long with a figure 8 knot saftied with a barrel knot and taped to prevent unraveling while in use. A Large aluminum D carabiner is attached. The rope kit includes a Haz-Mat rope bag for quick tangle free deployment. These ropes are attached to both ends of a HMD Sked for dragging into and out of the Hot-zone.

The original and still the best solution for confined space, high angle or technical rescue, and traditional land based applications, the Sked stretcher is a revolutionary design which provides outstanding patient protection and security. The Sked comes equipped for horizontal hoisting by helicopter or vertical hoisting in caves or industrial confined spaces. When the patient is packaged the stretcher becomes rigid. The durable plastic provides protection for the patient while allowing extrication through the most demanding confined spaces. The stretcher is rolled for storage in a tough cordura backpack which is included with the system. The system ships at 17 lbs and comes complete for most applications. Also available as the Sked® Basic Rescue System – O.D. Green for military, S.W.A.T. and other tactical situations.

The 4:1 Micro Hauler Rescue Kit is a miniature version of our 4:1 Rescue Kit. This Skedco 4:1 Micro Hauler Rescue Kit utilizes the Micro Hauler, a matching double pulley, 2 standard Aluminum ‘D’ carabiners, 1 screw link, the required amount of 7.5mm PMI escape rope (MBS 3,800 lbs), and a rope bag for storing the pre-rigged system. It can be attached to an anchor and ready to use in seconds. When ordering your Skedco 4:1 Micro Hauler Rescue Kit, remember that the rope length is determined by using 4 times the distance from the tripod anchors to the bottom of the hole.

Designed for elite rope technicians, the all-new Space Station adds even more capability to the TerrAdaptor, the world’s most versatile industrial tripod.

The Sked® Complete Rescue System – International Orange combines the Sked® Basic Rescue System – International Orange (SK-200-OR), the Oregon Spine Splint II (SK-300) and the Sked® Foam Flotation System (SK-600) in a single money saving package. The entire system combines to make a single back-packable unit. With this system you’ll be ready for any emergency rescue situation – on land, in the water, or in the air. Also available as the Sked® Complete Rescue System – OD Green (with an additional inflatable floatation option).

This flotation system maintains the Sked® in a nearly vertical position in the water. It is self-righting and keeps the patient’s head completely out of water, even in rough seas. The side floats and chest pad provide buoyancy sufficient to support two rescuers in the water in addition to the patient, while the lead shot filled ballast keeps the foot end down and the head elevated out of the water. It will provide approximately 75 pounds of flotation.