When removing an unconscious adult down a ladder, you should:

When removing an unconscious adult down a ladder, you should:

• A. place the victim over their shoulder as they descend the ladder.
• B. tie a rescue knot around the victim and lower them down the ladder.
• C. cradle the victim in their arms.
• D. let the victim's weight rest on the firefighter's knee.

Answer: (D)

When lowering an unconscious adult from a ladder, the key is to maintain a stable, controlled support that keeps the victim safe and allowed to breathe, while the rescuer maintains solid control of the descent. Letting the victim’s weight rest on the firefighter’s knee creates a stable base and distributes the load, so the body isn’t perched on the shoulder or cradled in the arms where movement is harder to control. This position helps keep the victim aligned with gravity and the ladder, reduces strain on the back and arms, and leaves the other hand free to grip and adjust as you descend. It minimizes the risk of losing balance or dropping the patient, which is crucial when handling an unconscious person.

When lowering an unconscious adult from a ladder, the key is to maintain a stable, controlled support that keeps the victim safe and allowed to breathe, while the rescuer maintains solid control of the descent. Letting the victim’s weight rest on the firefighter’s knee creates a stable base and distributes the load, so the body isn’t perched on the shoulder or cradled in the arms where movement is harder to control. This position helps keep the victim aligned with gravity and the ladder, reduces strain on the back and arms, and leaves the other hand free to grip and adjust as you descend. It minimizes the risk of losing balance or dropping the patient, which is crucial when handling an unconscious person.