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Saddleback Carry

1. Lift the casualty off the ground as shown in the first three steps of the fireman's carry (figs. 10-18 through 10-20).

2. Supporting the casualty with one of your arms around him, turn so the casualty can encircle your neck with his arms; then stoop, clasp your hands beneath his thighs, and raise him upon your back (fig. 10-25).

Figure 10-26.-Pack-strap carry.

Pack-Strap Carry

1. Lift the casualty off the ground as shown in the first three steps of the fireman's carry (figs. 10-18 through 10-20).

2. Supporting the casualty with your arm around him, grasp his wrist closest to you and place his arm over your head and across your shoulders; then move in front of him while supporting his weight against your back grasp his other wrist, and place this arm over your shoulder (fig. 10-26, view A).

3. Bend forward and hoist him as high on your back as possible so all his weight is resting on your back (fig. 10-26, view B).







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