Harness Induced Pathology is a silent killer in High Angle Rope Rescue, it can also be known as Harness hanging syndrome, Suspension Trauma, Suspension Induced Shock, and Etc. Whatever the title may be, it still poses a problem for rescuers and patients.

These positions are the workhouses of the fireground and one does not perform or work efficiently without the other.

With newer equipment and technology, training on how to rig timbers for rescue has greatly diminished.