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Understanding Resultants and Force Vectors in Rope Rescue and Business Dynamics

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, How-To Concepts, Leadership

“The following theory is one I’ve been developing for several years. Now, with Raven Business Coaching fully operational, it seems like the perfect time to delve deeper into this concept. The idea connects the physical principles of resultants and force vectors, which are vital in rope rescue operations, to the business dynamics of supply, demand, […]

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Expanding Horizons: Redefining Vision in Technical Rope Rescue and Rigging

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Safe Practices, Scene Management, Technical Learning

In the realm of technical rope rescue and rigging, vision is an essential, multi-dimensional asset that intertwines technical proficiency with human empathy. It elevates the field from a mere technical endeavor to a comprehensive, compassionate, and coordinated rescue effort. By embracing this expanded definition of vision, rescue teams are not only equipped to face physical

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Force Multipliers and The Fundamentals of Mechanics

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Pulley Systems, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage

Force Multipliers To understand rigging is to understand at least some aspects of trigonometry and vector physics. The knowledge of angles, components, and resultants is synonymous with quality rope rigging. To study vectors is to study the physical qualities of force that has both direction and magnitude. There are two important distinctions we make in

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Introduction to High Directional Setups and Systems – Part 2

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Elevated Anchor Systems, FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions, Portable Anchors, Principles of Learning

This is part of 2 of 2 – Introduction to High Directional Setups and Systems In the domain of complex rigging, particularly when employing high directional systems, understanding and managing the resultant—where it falls and how it influences stability—is critical. The goal is to visualize the resultant to ensure it lands within the system’s footprint,

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Introduction to High Directional Setups and Systems – Part 1

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Elevated Anchor Systems, FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions, Portable Anchors, Principles of Learning

This is a 2 Part piece… I had a few Rescue Response Gear customer ask for a couple of AHD basic setup ideas – I thought these two would do nicely… So here they are. Before delving into the intricacies of high directional setups and systems, it’s imperative to grasp some foundational concepts, with “resultant”

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Peaks and Valleys: A Guide to Navigating High and Low-Angle Rope Rescues

Lance Piatt / Artificial High Directional AHD, Blog, Designing Your Processes, Equipment, General Rigging, Mainline Systems and Operations, Principles of Learning, Safe Practices, Team Competencies

High-angle rescue stands as a beacon of hope and technical prowess in the face of nature’s most daunting terrains. These operations, essential for saving lives where the ground falls away into steep declines, demand a blend of courage, skill, and knowledge. Today, we delve into the world of high-angle versus low-angle rescues, unraveling the complexities

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Clockwork Precision: The Art and Mechanics of Rope Rescue Mastery

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

After nearly 30 years of living the rope rescue and rigging life, I’ve climbed through changes, held fast to timeless truths, and sometimes dangled in the balance. Looking back, it’s clear the more things change, the more the thrill of the climb stays the same. People get roped into this world for all sorts of

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Ascending Beyond Doubt: A Journey of Transformation in the Wilderness

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Personal Competencies, Principles of Learning

Amidst the grandeur of towering mountains, where canyons stretch wide like the mouths of ancient giants and hot desert hills roll endlessly toward the horizon, a saga of courage, perseverance, and redemption unfolded. It was here, in this untamed wilderness, that a first-year rope rescue student found himself, his heart a tempest of fear and

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Navigating the Vertical Realm: The Role of Mobile Apps in Rope Rescue

Lance Piatt / Blog, Coaching, Designing Your Processes, Industry, Leadership, Principles of Learning

Rope rescue operations require more than just physical endurance; they demand a deep well of technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to both personal safety and the safety of others. With these high stakes at hand, the methods through which we train our rope rescue technicians have to evolve in step with the

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Choosing the Right Helmet for Rescue Operations: Understanding Requirements and Options

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there a single helmet the fits all rescue needs? A: No, there is not a single helmet that fits all rescue needs. With rescue helmets there are many options driven by two major factors; 1) Your agency and 2) The environment of rescue. Generally speaking the majority of urban fire/rescues follow FEMA/USAR requirements.

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