Welcome to Confined Space Rescue Demonstration: Operations. This demo will provide you with the theory to operate at the NFPA confined space rescue operations level. As rescue is a skill-based event this theory needs to be matched with skill-based follow-up training prior to you trying this on your own. The Setting and Backstory of the Operational […]
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Sure, there are a ton of courses out there for confined space principles — how to do hole watch, how to monitor, etc. — but just how relevant is this material to a confined space rescuer? When should we build a tripod reeve? What kind of precautions should we take around a patient when getting
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When we developed ideas into courses, we considered many things. Yes, we went through the SWOT analysis as well. Know this will get you What, Where, When, and How! Strengths Opportunities Weaknesses Threats I will let you reference this, however we went through all 4 elements before we engineered, designed, went to production and released
Content excerpts from Rigging Lab Academy’s Confined Space Rescue Demonstrations Sked Stretcher Spinal Packaging for Vertical & Horizontal Use In this unit, we’ll be going over the NFPA Confined Space Rescue job performance requirements for spinal packaging both vertically and horizontally. We’ll begin by going over vertical rigging. As you can see in the next
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The PETZL MAESTRO is a descent control device with an integral progress capture pulley for technical rescues. Additional MAESTRO benefits include: Shifting from a haul to lower is immediate and efficient without having to transfer the load Can efficiently haul and lower heavy loads Serve as the primary or back-up system A small hole on
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The cost of rope rescue rigging and training, much less a rescue, has some inherent expenditures. There is the direct cost of the gear, which to some might seem like a lot, but in reality it pales in comparison to the costs of personnel and training. These can easily be broken down into professionals who
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Excerpts from Rigging Lab Academy’s ~ Confined Space Rescue: Technician Tripod (English) Reeve Overview We can get into situations where either because the products that are coming out of the space are some sort of Ethyl Methyl death (where you don’t want a lot of people around the outside of the hole) or the hole
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The patented locking mechanism in our updated CSR2 Pulley is easy to release under load, creating much greater efficiency with the lowering and raising necessary to a confined space rescue. The machined aluminum swivels at both ends of the system eliminate any potential twisting of the lines. This system is also an excellent choice for
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(This article was originally run in Firehouse October 1, 2019) Russell McCullar clarifies whether 15:1 is still relevant and says that fire departments should select gear and load limits that meet their needs. All Photos by Russell McCullar Not long ago, I was explaining to one of my students that our training agency was undergoing
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With the new launch of Confined Space Rescue: Awareness, Operations and Technician, we felt it important to get some introduction going. Below is a little bio of Team Ronin. However, check out the recent series of four interviews with Mark Pfeifer, CEO and Co-Founder of Ronin Rescue. Ronin’s philosophy is “our client’s concerns are our
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