Identify Hazards
1 hourIdentify vertical, flood, hypothermia, and lost-person hazards on route.
Field context
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Essential cave rescue awareness training including self-rescue techniques, team communication, and emergency protocols.
Identify vertical, flood, hypothermia, and lost-person hazards on route.
Pack cave-appropriate first aid including splint, hypothermia wrap, and calories.
Practice whistle, radio, and light signals for noise environments.
Run tabletop lost-injured scenario assigning roles and evacuation route.
Standard practices and recommended approaches for cave rescue awareness.
Calling rescue early beats nightfall extraction.
One leader decides — debate in cave wastes time and energy.
Stop immediately if safety conditions change or equipment fails.