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Petzl I’D Descender in action for rope access and rescue operations. Features include anti-panic function, auto-locking, and versatility for confined space, high-angle, and industrial rescues.

Petzl I’D Descender for Rope Access and Rescue Operations

Petzl I’D Descender for Rescue and Work at Height The Petzl I’D Descender is an indispensable tool for professionals working in rope access, rescue operations, and industrial environments. Known for its versatility, safety features, and ability to perform in critical, high-risk situations, the I’D Descender is designed to provide precise control and enhanced safety in […]

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Petzl JAG System, 4:1 mechanical advantage, rescue gear, compact hauling system, tensioning system, pickoff rescue equipment, Petzl pulleys, Am'D TRIACT-LOCK carabiners.

Petzl JAG System for Rescue Operations

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The Petzl JAG System is an essential and versatile tool in rescue and rigging applications, designed for high-efficiency hauling and tensioning tasks. It is ideal for use in pickoffs, creating releasable anchors, and tensioning systems, with the flexibility to handle confined spaces or complex rescues. The system’s compactness allows it to be deployed in tight

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Midwall Pickoff Rescue Techniques

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Welcome to Midwall Pickoff Rescue Techniques: Mastering Solo and Team-Based Rescue Operations When it comes to rope rescues, one of the defining distinctions between an operational rescuer and a technician is their ability to effectively manage a patient while suspended vertically from a rope. Midwall pickoff rescue techniques highlight the complexities of these rescues and

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pickoff techniques in rope rescue operations is a critical component

Comprehensive Guide to Pickoff Rescues in Rope Rescue Operations

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Comprehensive Guide to Pickoff Rescues in Rope Rescue Operations The “Comprehensive Guide to Pickoff Rescues in Rope Rescue Operations” emphasizes that managing a patient suspended vertically from a rope is crucial, distinguishing an operational rescuer from a technician, with effective patient packaging and rope patient management being essential to successful rescue operations. Packaging and Managing

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Uninjured Victim High Angle Pick Off Using Petzl Jag System

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Okay, so the operation that we did here was a high angle pick-off. And what we do is, we start with our double-long tail bowline. So we approach the victim, we take one of the tails and secure that to their second point of attachment on their harness. At that point we need to unweight

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Rescue Pickoffs Pt 4 – Team Based Pickoffs

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Again, we are using the CMC Clutch as the lowering and or raising device for these pick-off examples. Once all the lines have been set up, it’s time to secure the rope rescue system. First, attach a prusik hitch to each of the lines about two feet above their ends. Connect the pick-off strap to

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Rescue Pickoffs Pt 3 – Rappel Pickoff

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In the following illustrated examples, we are using the Harken CMC Clutch and AZTEK (MA “set of fours”) to effect the rescue pickoff. Since a rappel pick off is a rescue, an independent belay should be used. In these illustrations, we have left off showing the belay line for clarity. If the team has a

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Rescue Pickoffs Pt 2 – Accessing the Subject

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For a Team Based pickoff, the MA is rigged at the top by the team, a ganged-on system is usually needed in order to raise the load. Once the victim has been freed, the team based MA lowers the victim onto the pickoff strap. For a Solo Rescue pickoff, this MA must be rigged by the rescuer. There

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Rescue Pickoffs Pt 1 – Suspended or Not Suspended?

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Pickoff Overview An unsupported pickoff is rescuing a climber or hiker from a variety of angles. More injuries and deaths occur on slopes that are less than vertical and often require as many technicians as a more high profile vertical rescue. When performing a pickoff rescue, the rescuer is often “powered” by the system, which

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Petzl I’D Descender for Rope Access and Rescue Operations

Petzl JAG System for Rescue Operations

Midwall Pickoff Rescue Techniques

Comprehensive Guide to Pickoff Rescues in Rope Rescue Operations

Uninjured Victim High Angle Pick Off Using Petzl Jag System

Rescue Pickoffs Pt 4 – Team Based Pickoffs

Rescue Pickoffs Pt 3 – Rappel Pickoff

Rescue Pickoffs Pt 2 – Accessing the Subject

Rescue Pickoffs Pt 1 – Suspended or Not Suspended?

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