It is very common for SAR to send EMTs in on foot to start initial stabilization and lifesaving procedures before a helicopter or ambulance is able to arrive. C

It is very common for SAR to send EMTs in on foot to start initial stabilization and lifesaving procedures before a helicopter or ambulance is able to arrive. Check out these old SAR reports- they're mostly on-foot, not by ambulance. https://www.nps.gov/zion/blogs/sarblog.htm https://www.nps.gov/zion/blogs/sarblog.htm You wouldn't use this for evac- you wouldn't be able to stabilize a neck or spine with this.