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CATS - Certified Arborist Tree Service of Albuquerque Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue Questions and Answers Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of a pre-planned aerial rescue procedure in arboricultural operations?

    Answer: To ensure a trained rescuer can reach and lower an incapacitated climber to safety within minutes

    Suspension trauma and other injuries can be fatal within minutes, so a rapid, rehearsed rescue plan is life-critical, not just a paperwork exercise.

  2. Per ANSI Z133, how many ground crew members must be trained in aerial rescue for every climber working aloft?

    Answer: At least one ground worker trained and capable of performing aerial rescue

    Having at least one trained rescuer on the ground ensures immediate response if the climber is incapacitated without waiting for emergency services.

  3. What is a 'pick-off rescue' in tree climbing?

    Answer: A second climber ascends to the stricken climber and assists or lowers them to the ground

    The pick-off method is the most common aerial rescue technique and requires a second, trained climber and a lowering device.

  4. Why is suspension trauma a serious concern when a climber is left hanging unconscious in a harness?

    Answer: Blood pools in the legs and can cause cardiac arrest when circulation is restored upon lowering

    Orthostatic intolerance from prolonged suspension causes venous pooling; sudden restoration of circulation can trigger fatal cardiac arrest—known as 'rescue death.'

  5. What rescue equipment must be on site during every aerial tree operation?

    Answer: A second climbing system, a descent device, and first aid supplies including a trauma kit

    ANSI Z133 requires equipment capable of reaching and lowering an incapacitated climber, which means a functional second climbing system and lowering device must be present.

  6. When calling 911 during a tree climbing emergency in Albuquerque, what information is most critical to communicate first?

    Answer: Exact location, nature of the emergency, and number of injured persons

    Dispatchers need location and incident type immediately to send the correct resources; without an exact address, emergency responders cannot arrive quickly.