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Confined Space Rescue Operations | Essential Skills and Techniques

Lance Piatt / Blog, Confined Space Rescue

Confined space rescue operations require a high level of skill, precise techniques, and comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols. This blog covers key components of confined space rescue operations, focusing on advanced strategies and critical equipment necessary to ensure successful rescues. The Meaning and Importance of A.T.L.A.S.T. The A.T.L.A.S.T. acronym stands for Atmosphere, Time, Locate, Access, […]

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Why Do Some Fire Department Rescue Team Members Seem Less Enthusiastic About Improving Their Rescue Skills?

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Leadership, Team Competencies

I love getting questions from people who genuinely don’t something they need answered to at least to get them on a narrower path for a solution. This one came as a surprise to me. Well, not technically a surprise as we all understand “we” have a huge problem with responsibility and accountability in the world

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A Six Week Rule – Learning New Skills Requires A Departure From The Old

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I want to quickly drop a few hacks into our learning lives… To be honest though, we have to stop doing at least one thing. Stop doing what we are doing, because it may not be working. Lets face it, life is no longer simply simple. You can read about all the counter-culture, getting back

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Rope rescue training for veterans covers leadership, mechanical advantage, and advanced rigging skills.

Rope Rescue Training for Veterans in Fire Service and SAR

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes

Rope Rescue Training for Veterans in Fire Service and SAR Veteran technicians in fire service and search and rescue (SAR) have already mastered the basics of rope rescue. However, the nature of their work demands that they constantly refine their technical skills, adapt to new equipment and systems, and take on leadership roles. This advanced

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Rope Rescue Training for New Recruits

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Organizing, Safe Practices

Training new recruits in fire service and search and rescue teams is one of the most critical challenges that leaders face each year. Recruits come in with little to no experience, making it essential to provide them with a solid foundation in rope rescue techniques. Missteps at the foundational level can lead to inefficiencies or

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20-80 Rule for Rescue Gear and Mechanical Advantage Systems

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Blog, CMC Clutch by Harken Industrial, CMC Rescue, Designing Your Processes, Equipment, Harken Industrial, Mainline Systems and Operations, Mechanical Advantage, Principles of Learning, Pulley Systems, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage

20-80 Rule for Rescue Gear and Mechanical Advantage Systems Introduction The 20-80 rule shows that 20% of gear and techniques cover 80% of challenges in rescue operations. This is especially relevant for mechanical advantage systems (lifting and lowering setups) and essential rescue gear like multi-use devices, carabiners, and pulleys. By focusing on these core elements,

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20-80 Rule for Knot Tying and Rigging in Rescue Operations

20-80 Rule in Knot Tying and Rigging

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Blog, Designing Your Processes, Knot Craft, Knots, Bends & Hitches, Mainline Systems and Operations, Principles of Learning

20-80 Rule in Knot Tying and Rigging Introduction In rescue operations, the 20-80 rule plays a pivotal role in efficiency—20% of the essential techniques address 80% of rescue scenarios. This is particularly true when it comes to knot tying and rigging, where focusing on core skills can significantly improve operational performance. In this blog, we’ll

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Midwall Pickoff Rescue Techniques

Lance Piatt / Blog, Pickoffs

Welcome to Midwall Pickoff Rescue Techniques: Mastering Solo and Team-Based Rescue Operations When it comes to rope rescues, one of the defining distinctions between an operational rescuer and a technician is their ability to effectively manage a patient while suspended vertically from a rope. Midwall pickoff rescue techniques highlight the complexities of these rescues and

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NFPA 2500: Unified Standards for Technical Rescue Excellence

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes

NFPA 2500: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications NFPA 1006: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents Purpose and Intention: Purpose: NFPA 1006 establishes the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for technical rescue personnel. It is designed to ensure that those involved in various rescue operations, such as confined

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Knot Craft and Knot Passing

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Arizona Vortex, Artificial High Directional AHD, Blog, Designing Your Processes, Knots, Bends & Hitches, Mainline Systems and Operations, Mechanical Advantage, Technical Learning

Mastering Knot Craft and Knot Passing In rope rescue and rigging, the ability to skillfully create and manipulate knots is more than just a basic requirement—it’s an essential part of ensuring safety, efficiency, and success in the field. Knot craft and knot passing are not isolated skills; they are deeply interwoven techniques that, when mastered,

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