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The RescueBag
2pers.
OPERATION
30s
DEPLOY TIME
300°C
CONT. HEAT

The product · S-2-S

The evacuation device
for responders.

The RescueBag is a evacuation device (S-2-S: slide-to-save) developed in Switzerland. It lets two responders evacuate unconscious or non-ambulatory persons from hazardous situations quickly and safely.

Emergency Services Defence Facility management ERT / BHV
The product · S-2-S

Unrolled.
Ready in 30 sec.

The RescueBag is stored rolled (Ø 26 cm) and unrolled next to the person. Hook-and-loop closure. No assembly, no additional equipment.

Two firefighters under breathing apparatus getting the RescueBag S-2-S PRO ready in a stairwell
Key advantages · 02

Four properties that
make the difference.

No lifting
No extra personnel
No complex assembly
/01 · OPERATION
1

Operation

The RescueBag is built for 2-person operation. Two responders evacuate a non-ambulatory person quickly and under control, without lifting, even in confined spaces.

Deployment 2 persons
/02 · DEPLOY TIME
T

30 seconds

The person is placed in the evacuation bag, the hook-and-loop fasteners are closed and evacuation begins. No complex setup or assembly.

Setup 30 sec
/03 · HEAT
H

300°C continuous

The temperature-resistant composite fabric withstands continuous exposure up to 300°C and brief peak temperatures up to 500°C. Suitable for fire-hazardous environments.

Peak 500°C
/04 · SLIDE SYSTEM
G

Slide-to-Save

The S-2-S slide system makes evacuation possible without lifting: over stairs, through narrow corridors, via ladders. Multiple handles give you flexibility in difficult passages.

Origin Switzerland
How it works · 03

Four steps,
thirty seconds.

No lifting
No extra equipment
No complex assembly
/01 · UNROLL
1

Open the bag

The responder picks up the RescueBag and unrolls it alongside the person to be evacuated. The bag opens by folding back the top section.

Time < 10 sec
/02 · POSITION
2

Position person

The person is rolled or slid onto the RescueBag from the side, without lifting. The sliding underside helps a person lying down slide directly onto the bag.

Personnel 2 persons
/03 · SECURE
3

Close the hook-and-loop fasteners

The top section folds over the person. The hook-and-loop fasteners keep them from shifting, even during vertical evacuation via stairs.

Time ~ 10 sec
/04 · EVACUATE
4

Activate drag handle

The S-2-S slide system cuts friction sharply: two responders move a person without excessive effort.

Stairs Controlled
RescueBag S-2-S: In the field
In the field

Two responders.
Down the stairs.

The slide-to-save system cuts friction sharply. Two responders move a person down a stairwell in a controlled way, without lifting.

TWO VARIANTS · 03

S-2-S PRO

RescueBag S-2-S PRO

Built for professional emergency services and defence. Reinforced construction, maximum heat resistance and extra durability for use in extreme conditions. Suitable for fire brigades, ambulance services and military units.

Who it’s for →

S-2-S MEDICAL

RescueBag S-2-S MEDICAL

Designed for buildings and businesses. The same evacuation functionality in a configuration set up for use by ERT teams and facilities management.

Who it’s for →
Slide-to-save system

Drag handle.
No lifting.

The underside of the evacuation bag has a specialised slide surface that keeps the coefficient of friction low on any floor, including stairs and thresholds. One motion, controlled descent.

Firefighters under breathing apparatus with the RescueBag S-2-S PRO at the top of a staircase

PROVEN · 05

In use since 2015
in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

The RescueBag has been deployed since 2015 by fire brigades and emergency services in Switzerland, Germany and Austria, in training exercises and in real-world deployments.

Rescuebag offers support for product demonstrations, training and after-sales service.

Applications · 04

Mission-critical
equipment by sector.

4 sectors
Specific variant
Per deployment profile

Request a RescueBag?

Would you like to deploy the RescueBag within your organisation? We provide no-obligation product demonstrations on-site and advise on the right number and placement of evacuation aids.