Fire/EMS Emergency Evacuation Plan Guide: Persons with Mobility Impairment (cont.)   Two Person Swing/ Chair Carry The carriers stand on opposite sides of the person to be lifted. The arms of the person to be lifted are wrapped around the shoulders of the carriers. The carriers grasp forearms behind the person being lifted at the small of the back.      The carriers reach under the person’s knees with their other arms and grasp wrists.      Carry partners lean in close to the person and lift on the count of three.      Gently press into the person being carried for additional support. Carry that person to point of evacuation. Gently press in and carry

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