Ropes and special devices can reach and remove individuals and animals from difficult locations including:
Air-sea rescue
Cave rescue
Combat search and rescue
Confined space rescue
Helicopter rescue basket
Mine rescue
Rope rescue
Search and rescue
Ski patrol
Surface water rescue
Swiftwater rescue
Urban search and rescue
Vehicle extrication
Wilderness
Rescue operations require a high degree of training and are performed by rescue squads, either independent or part of larger organizations such as fire, police, military, first aid, or ambulance services. In the U.S., they are usually staffed by medically trained personnel as NFPA regulations require it.