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Abstract

Apparatus for assisting a firefighter in descending from an elevated position comprises a bag having a permanently closed end and an open end selectively secured by a pair of snaps. A length of rope has one end secured to a first loop permanently attached to the inside of the bag at the permanently closed end and the other end secured to a carabineer. A second loop has opposite ends affixed in spaced relation to the exterior of the bag at the permanently closed end. The bag, with the rope and carabineer disposed therein, may be carried on a harness worn by the firefighter by passing the second loop around an exposed portion of the harness and passing the bag through the loop. Alternatively, the bag may be carried in a bunker pants pocket of the firefighter's protective clothing with the second loop extending through the open, upper end of the pocket and draped outside thereof. When it is necessary for the firefighter to descend, the carabineer is hooked to any available anchor at the elevated position and the rope is used to assist in the descent. The apparatus may also be used as a tag/search line.

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