The Nevada Division of Forestry is adding an advanced rescue hoist system, which will aid in emergency response and lifesaving rescue efforts, primarily for injured wildland firefighters. Hoist extraction is the use of a mechanical retractable cable on which a rescuer is lowered from a hovering helicopter to a victim’s side to secure the victim. Both are then raised to the interior of the helicopter to fly the victim to the next level of professional medical care. State Forester Kacey KC, says this equipment is critical in supporting the mission of protecting life and property.