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An apparatus, system and kit for transporting a non-ambulatory person comprising: a sheet assembly for enclosing the non-ambulatory person. The sheet assembly having a generally rectangular shape with sides and ends, a base layer, an upper layer, one or more straps; and a plurality of rigid plates d

An apparatus, system and kit for transporting a non-ambulatory person comprising: a sheet assembly for enclosing the non-ambulatory person. The sheet assembly having a generally rectangular shape with sides and ends, a base layer, an upper layer, one or more straps; and a plurality of rigid plates disposed between said base and upper layers functioning to protect the non-ambulatory person being transported by a rescuer(s) from impacts, as these may occur in carrying, dragging, or otherwise moving from one location to another. A kit be configured with a satchel with quantities of sheet assemblies, which also can be varied in different sizes, and placed in the satchel, a drag harness, securing straps, and additional trauma supplies as may be required in a rescue operation.

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1. An apparatus for moving a non-ambulatory person, comprising: a sheet assembly for enclosing the non-ambulatory person, said sheet assembly having a generally rectangular shape with sides and ends, said sheet assembly comprising:a base layer,an upper layer,one or more integral straps, said one or

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An apparatus for moving a non-ambulatory person, comprising: a sheet assembly for enclosing the non-ambulatory person, said sheet assembly having a generally rectangular shape with sides and ends, said sheet assembly comprising:a base layer,an upper layer,one or more integral straps, said one or more integral straps disposed between said base and upper layers on an interior surface, said one or more integral straps aligned parallel with the sides of said sheet assembly and spaced apart from an adjacent side of said sides of said sheet assembly, whereby a handle is formed adjacent each end of said sheet assembly, said handle formed from each end of said one or more integral straps,a plurality of rigid plates, said plurality of rigid plates disposed between said base and upper layers, each of said plates spaced apart from an adjacent side and end of said sides and ends of said sheet assembly, each of said plates has an edge that aligns with a longitudinal axis of said one or more integral straps, whereby a plurality of first stitching points and seams join said plates and one or more integral straps within said base and upper layers, andtwo or more securing straps, said two or more securing straps being located on an exterior surface of each said base and upper layers, said two or more securing straps being aligned with each other and spaced apart from an adjacent side of said sides of said sheet assembly on said exterior surfaces of said base and upper layers, whereby a plurality of second stitching points join said two or more securing straps to said base and upper layers forming a plurality of loops. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base layer and said upper layer are each configured from sheets of fabric of a generally rectangular shape. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base layer is formed from sheets of fabric with a coated surface forming a liquid barrier. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base layer is formed from sheets of fabric comprising ballistic nylon fabric material. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base layer is formed from sheets of fabric comprising 1050 Denier Coated Ballistic Nylon. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said upper layer is formed from sheets of fabric with a coated surface forming a liquid barrier. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said upper layer is formed from sheets of fabric comprising ballistic nylon fabric material. 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said upper layer is formed from sheets of fabric comprising 1050 Denier Coated Ballistic Nylon. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said one or more integral straps is formed from nylon tape. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said two or more securing straps are formed from nylon tape. 11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said plurality of rigid plates comprise rigid materials of a predetermined dimension. 12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said plurality of rigid plates comprise metallic or plastic materials. 13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said plurality of rigid plates comprise polypropylene copolymer material. 14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said plurality of rigid plates comprises plates formed in a predetermined dimension of approximately 0.125″ thickness, width of twelve inches (12″), and length of sixteen inches (16″). 15. An evacuation system for transporting a non-ambulatory person from one location to another comprising: a RPM assembly having a generally rectangular shape with sides, a head end, and a foot end, folded in a Z-fold pattern for improved deployment, said Z-Folded RPM assembly configured to be located at a predetermined position relative the non-ambulatory person said RPM assembly comprising,a base layer,an upper layer, two or more integral straps, a plurality of rigid plates, and two or more securing straps, whereinsaid base layer and said upper layer are each configured from sheets of fabric of a generally rectangular shape, said two or more integral straps disposed between said base and upper layers on an interior surface, said two or more integral straps each aligned with an adjacent side of said sides of said RPM assembly and spaced apart between said base and upper layers, whereby handles are formed adjacent each end of said RPM assembly, said handles formed from each end of two or more integral straps,said plurality of rigid plates disposed between said base and upper layers, each of said plurality of rigid plates spaced apart a predetermined dimension along a length of said base and upper layers, each of said plurality of rigid plates has two or more edges that each align with a longitudinal axis of one of said two or more integral straps, whereby a plurality of first stitching points and seams join said plurality of rigid plates and said two or more integral straps within said base and upper layers;said two or more securing straps being located on an exterior surface of each said base and upper layers, said two or more securing straps being aligned with each other and spaced apart along a width of each of said base and upper layers on a respective said exterior surface thereof, whereby a plurality of second stitching points join said two or more securing straps to said base and upper layers forming a plurality of loops, wherein said RPM assembly unfolds using said handles to position the RPM assembly unfolded under the non-ambulatory person. 16. The evacuation system of claim 15, wherein said RPM assembly is intended to be used by placing the RPM assembly adjacent a head of said non-ambulatory person and to, tuck said RPM assembly under said head so as to orient said plurality of plates at approximately said non-ambulatory person's shoulders, whereby said RPM assembly is unfolded under said non-ambulatory person by pulling said handles of said two or more integral straps aligned with and towards feet of said non-ambulatory person until said RPM assembly is unfolded and positioned under said non-ambulatory person. 17. The evacuation system of claim 15, wherein said RPM assembly is intended to be used by placing the RPM assembly adjacent a leg(s) of said non-ambulatory person and to, tuck said RPM assembly under said leg(s) so as to orient said plurality of plates at approximately said non-ambulatory person's buttocks, whereby said RPM assembly is unfolded under said non-ambulatory person by pulling said handles of said two or more integral straps aligned with and towards a head of said non-ambulatory person until said RPM assembly is unfolded and positioned under said non-ambulatory person. 18. The evacuation system of claim 15, wherein said RPM assembly is intended to be used by placing the RPM assembly adjacent a back of said non-ambulatory person and to, tuck said RPM assembly under said back so as to orient said plurality of plates at approximately said non-ambulatory person's waist, whereby said RPM assembly is unfolded in a manner by pulling said handles of said two or more integral straps aligned with and towards a head of said non-ambulatory person until said RPM assembly is one-half unfolded, and by pulling said handles aligned with and towards feet of said non-ambulatory person until said RPM assembly is completely unfolded and positioned under said non-ambulatory person. 19. The evacuation system of claim 15, wherein said RPM assembly is intended to be used by unfolding the RPM assembly adjacent said non-ambulatory person, whereby said non-ambulatory person is then rolled away from said RPM assembly, using said plurality of rigid plates said RPM assembly is repositioned and tucked under said non-ambulatory person, said non-ambulatory person being roiled back onto said RPM assembly with said RPM assembly positioned under said non-ambulatory person.