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Guide to Choosing the Right Rope for Rescue Operations

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

Guide to Choosing the Right Rope for Rescue Operations Selecting the right rope for rescue operations is a critical decision that directly impacts safety, efficiency, and overall success. With various types, materials, and specialized ratings available, understanding the key characteristics of ropes is essential for both novice and experienced rescue practitioners. This guide provides an […]

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Key Differences Between Fall Arrest and Rescue Harnesses

Lance Piatt / Blog, Equipment, Harnesses

Key Differences Between Fall Arrest and Rescue Harnesses Understanding the key differences between fall arrest and rescue harnesses is essential for ensuring safety and effectiveness in high-risk environments. Each type of harness serves distinct purposes, and selecting the right one depends on the specific demands of the task and environment. This article explores their design

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Master Edge Protection Skills

Lance Piatt / Blog, Coaching, Designing Your Processes, Equipment, General Rigging, Organizing, RRG Gear Review

Master Edge Protection Skills Rope rescue operations are dependent on the integrity of ropes and rigging systems. Ensuring the safety of both rescuers and victims involves a comprehensive approach that includes protecting the rope, safeguarding the rescue environment, reducing friction, and maintaining the cleanliness of the ropes. In this chapter, we delve into these essential

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Revolutionizing Rope Systems with SQUID

Lance Piatt / Blog, CMC Clutch by Harken Industrial, Designing Your Processes, Equipment, General Rigging, Mainline Systems and Operations

Introducing the SQUID System Introducing the Squid System for rope technicians, rescuers, and riggers, efficiency, safety, and precision; not-negotiable. So the SQUID system, a groundbreaking innovation that redefines the possibilities of twin tension rope systems (TTRS). Designed for professionals who demand the best, the SQUID system offers unparalleled functionality and performance. In this post, we

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Highline Systems for Climbing Rescue

Lance Piatt / Blog, Equipment, Mainline Systems and Operations, Offset Track Line, Search and Rescue Training, Vertical Rescue Solutions

Highline Systems for Rescue Operations: A Comprehensive Guide As climbing continues to grow in popularity, emergency response teams must be prepared to operate in challenging environments. Highline systems, essential for technical rescue operations, require meticulous planning, robust equipment, and well-trained teams to ensure safety and efficiency. This guide provides an expanded and refined approach to

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Highlines in Rope Rescue and Life

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Equipment, Fall Safety, General Rigging, Safe Practices, Team Competencies, Technical Learning

Highlines in Rope Rescue and Life: Finding Balance and Mastery Highline systems in rope rescue offer a unique and powerful metaphor for the challenges we face in life. These systems, carefully designed to bridge daunting gaps and navigate treacherous terrain, parallel the trials we encounter daily, requiring precision, courage, and balance. Highlines as a

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Updates and Revisions in Rope Rescue

Lance Piatt / Blog, Equipment, Leadership, Personal Competencies, Principles of Learning, Professional Standards

Updates vs. Revisions in Rope Rescue Teams: Understanding the Difference and Their Impact Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of discussing an important question with a SAR (Search and Rescue) team member tasked with recommending changes to their team’s gear and tactics. The question seemed straightforward but held profound implications: “What is the major

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Rope Rescue Categories and Gear

Lance Piatt / Blog, Equipment

Earlier this week, I was asked to provide a quick list of talking points for a group of technicians who regularly gather for their own MasterMind group. Obviously, I was happy to oblige. I suggested breaking the question into two parts: Rope Rescue Gear/Equipment Topics Rope Rescue Field Problem Topics Rope Rescue Gear/Equipment Topics Advanced

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A-Frame and Quad Bundle Highline Systems

Lance Piatt / Blog, Elevated Anchor Systems, Equipment, General Rigging, Highline Rigging, Horizontal Rigging, Mainline Systems and Operations, Pat Rhodes, Prusik Strength and Use

Advanced Horizontal Rigging: A-Frame and Quad Bundle Highline Systems A-Frame and Quad Bundle Highline systems are essential horizontal rigging techniques in technical rescue operations. These systems are particularly valuable in challenging terrains where traditional anchor points or methods may not suffice. Here’s an in-depth look at their configurations, advantages, and applications. A-Frame in Horizontal

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A-Frame and Twin Bundle Highline Systems

Lance Piatt / Blog, Elevated Anchor Systems, Equipment, General Rigging, Highline Rigging, Horizontal Rigging, Mainline Systems and Operations, Pat Rhodes, Portable Anchors, Prusik Strength and Use

Guide to A-Frame and Twin Bundle Highline Configurations in Technical Rescue A-Frame and twin bundle highline systems are integral to horizontal rigging in technical rescue operations. These configurations provide effective solutions for managing loads across spans and in complex environments. Below is an in-depth look at their setup, applications, and best practices. A-Frame in

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