Firstly, this text does not represent the ideas of the CSRQ (Quebec River Safety Consortium). It is a personal written exercise. This resource is not a substitute for whitewater rescue training provided by a recognized training provider. Synonym for quick-release belt: chest harness, lifebelt, quick-release harness, quick-release harness, rescue PFD. Objectives of the quick-release belt: This is a tool that helps in both rescuing and being rescued. It is either an integral pa