MERS practicing raising an overturned trailer using the 9:1

Updated at July 26, 2008 20:36

 

MERS members train each and every month. This training is the safe and proper manner to raise an overturned horse trailer using a 9:1 raising system on one side, and a braking system on the opposite side. MERS always works off the Incident Command System , utilizing an Operations Officer, as well as an assigned Safety Officer. There is no substitute or short cut for the safety of the horse, or  the rescuers.

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