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Fireman's Carry

Description:

Fireman's carry refers to a technique used in rescue operations or combat sports where one person lifts another person onto their shoulders. It involves gripping the person's arms or legs and hoisting them onto the carrier's back. The fireman's carry is commonly associated with firefighters and is employed to transport an injured or unconscious individual safely away from danger.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. During the drill, the firefighter performed a flawless fireman's carry to rescue the unconscious victim from the burning building.
2. In combat sports like wrestling, the fireman's carry is a popular move used to quickly gain control over an opponent.

As a verb:

1. The rescuer carefully fireman-carried the injured hiker to a safe location where they could administer first aid.
2. Laura trained extensively to be able to fireman's carry her fellow team member in case of an emergency situation.

Related Products:

To learn more about fireman's carry techniques and related equipment, you can explore the following products on Amazon:

• Fireman's Carry Rescue Equipment
• Wrestling Moves Training DVD