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Emergency Service Leadership

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Leadership

Expanding Roles and Responsibilities Emergency Service Leadership; Emergency service leaders are facing an increasingly complex landscape: Crisis management for interconnected emergencies (e.g., natural disasters compounded by public health crises) Integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and drones Reforming care delivery models to adapt to changing healthcare landscapes Addressing cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure Developing […]

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knot efficiency, safety factors, and high directionals improve rope rescue safety in dynamic operations.

Rope Rescue Essentials Knot Efficiency and Safety Factors

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Knot Passing, Knots, Bends & Hitches, Leadership, Online Training Education, Personal Competencies

Mastering Rope Rescue: Integrating Knot Efficiency, Safety Factors, and Artificial High Directionals for Optimal Performance In the field of technical rope rescue, ensuring that every system component performs effectively is essential for safety. This guide combines insights into three core areas—knot efficiency, safety factors, and artificial high directionals (AHDs)—to help rescue teams assess and optimize

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Resultants and Force Vectors in Business and Rope Rescue

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

Resultants and Force Vectors: Bridging Rope Rescue Principles and Business Strategy For years, I’ve been developing a theory that intertwines the physical principles of resultants and force vectors, foundational in rope rescue operations, with the business dynamics of supply, demand, and capital, also known as Dibello’s Triad. Now, with Raven Business Coaching fully operational, this

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The Art of Rope Rescue

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

The Art and Mechanics of Rope Rescue Mastery After nearly three decades in the rope rescue and rigging world, I’ve come to see this craft as both art and science—a dynamic balance between timeless truths and the inevitability of change. People enter this field for many reasons: the rush, the paycheck, or simply the satisfaction

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Choosing the Right Carabiner for Climbing and Rescue

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

Choosing the Right Carabiner for Climbing and Rescue Choosing the right carabiner for climbing and rescue serves as a critical compent in rope systems. Their design, material composition, and load characteristics make them versatile tools capable of withstanding significant forces. This article delves into the key considerations when selecting and using carabiners for various applications,

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Choosing the Right Rope Grab for Rescue Operations

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Equipment, Leadership

Choosing the Right Rope Grab for Rescue Operations Choosing the right rope grab for rescue operations is critical technical rope systems, providing secure and adjustable connection points during climbing, rigging, and rescue operations. Selecting the right rope grab depends on understanding the specific demands of the task, the rope being used, and the operational environment.

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Implementing Dual Artificial High Directional Systems for Trackline Offsets

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Elevated Anchor Systems, Leadership, Offset Track Line, Portable Anchors, Skate Blocks

Implementing Dual Artificial High Directional Systems for Trackline Offsets Implementing dual Artificial High Directional (AHD) systems for trackline offsets represents a significant leap forward in technical rescue operations. This innovative approach, integrating Two-Tension Rope Systems (TTRS) and strategic trackline setups, enhances safety, efficiency, and adaptability in complex rescue scenarios. By combining advanced rigging techniques with

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Unlocking Rope Edge Safety

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Fall Safety, General Rigging, Leadership, Safe Practices

In the dynamic environments of the fire service and search and rescue operations, ensuring the safety of our responders is paramount. Among the critical considerations in these high-risk scenarios is the protection of the rope edge – the lifeline that connects our technicians to safety and facilitates successful rescues. Rope rescue edge protections encompass a

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Comparing Rope Rescue in Fire Service and High-Angle SAR

Lance Piatt / Blog, Coaching, Designing Your Processes, Leadership

Comparing Rope Rescue in Fire Service and High-Angle SAR Rope rescue techniques employed by Fire Service teams and High-Angle Search and Rescue (SAR) teams reflect their distinct operational environments and objectives. While both disciplines rely on rope systems to save lives, their approaches, skills, and tools are tailored to meet the unique demands of their

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Prototype Mountain Rescue Technician

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Leadership

Prototype Mountain Rescue Technician In the breathtaking landscapes of the Alps, where rugged peaks meet the endless sky, there exists a breed of individuals who embody the very essence of selflessness and heroism. These are the mountain rescue technicians, the unsung heroes of the high-altitude wilderness. They represent the perfect combination of skill, bravery, and

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