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Building Your Own Anti-Gravity Machine: AHD Using the TerrAdaptor Part 2
Sideways Easel A-Frame Resultant Insight (Taken from our A Guide to Artificial High Directionals & Two Tension Rope Systems online course… ) We’ve added this
Building Your Own Anti-Gravity Machine: AHD Using the TerrAdaptor Part 1
Anti-gravity (also known as non-gravitational field) is a hypothetical phenomenon of creating a place or object that is free from the force of gravity. I love
How Recessions Impact Fire Departments and Search & Rescue in the US – Part 4: Alternative Source of Revenue
When public safety is at stake, the government must provide adequate funding for emergency services such as fire departments. Unfortunately, when money is scarce and
How Recessions Impact Fire Departments and Search & Rescue in the US – Part 3: Staffing Reductions
Fire departments and search and rescue teams rely heavily on the training and skills of their personnel to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. Unfortunately,
How Recessions Impact Fire Departments and Search & Rescue in the US – Part 2: Budgets
During a recession, budget cuts are often necessary for local governments. Fire departments are particularly affected, which can lead to fewer resources for training and
How Recessions Impact Fire Departments and Search & Rescue in the US – Part 1
When economic downturns hit the United States, it can have far-reaching consequences on how public safety services, such as fire departments and search and rescue,
Vision Is Never Optional – Starting Over Happens… Always Have Your Plans Backed Up!
Vision is vital to growth. Growth as a person. Growth as a leader. Growth as a business. Growth as steward. Vision also must deal with
The Jigger… What is it? – A Rope Rescue Technician’s Best Friend
A jigger system is a mechanical advantage system that uses pulleys to increase the force applied to an object. It is typically used in rescue and rigging
Rope Rescue Gear and Everything Between! Part 1 – Let’s Get This Thing Started!
There are many factors to consider when selecting equipment for rope rescue operations, including operational pre planning, hazard analysis, staffing and training. The type of
Rope Rescue Gear and Everything Between! Part 5 – Equipment Strength, Safety Factors & Load Ratios
Aside from being compatible with other components of the system, all equipment should be of sufficient strength to offer appropriate performance under whatever load might