So the operation we did here was again a simple two tension lower, and two tension raise, through two Petzl I’Ds, with the highlight of it being the high directional that we chose to use this time. And that’s the SMC Vector. So it’s a single gin pole, and it allows a lot of different […]
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This past weekend, Rigging Lab Academy was privileged to spend some time in the beautiful Washington State country with the Volcano Rescue Team; an MRA team responsible for rescues on Mt. Saint Helens. A few months ago the team reached out to RLA inquiring about our ability to deliver a three day course that was
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I just got back from RLA’s first ever Live On-site training in Mt. St. Helens National Monument with the Volcano Rescue Team. It was awesome, I loved connecting with these amazing people. They ranged from full time EMS professionals, self employed designers, engineers, freelancers, mechanics, guides and a host of other passions and occupations. Jason
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We have been saying for years… “it doesn’t take 6 people to do a rescue”. Really! Two strong, smart and logical riggers (certainly no more than three) can do a raise and lower from just about any place. I think over the years, a near sided perspective and a lack of vision has kept thousands
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There is no secret that the Artificial High Directional has become, and is currently all the craze in the rescue world. These systems can be somewhat costly, and undoubtedly entail a good amount of specialized training; so the question is why have so many teams across the world turned to these tools as a must-have
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The Truck-Based Gin Pole Many fire apparatus in North America are equipped with anchor points around the truck specifically for rope rescue usage. This is most commonly found on heavy rescue units and those with special tasking for technical rescue activities. Practicality of these anchor points can come in many forms, and with the
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Hey all We just completed another 4 high level training courses within the Technician Level Cornerstone course curriculum. Force Multipliers Elevated Anchor Systems Horizontal Systems Midwall Pickoffs Midwall Pickoffs Midwall rescues can run the full gamut of rescue complexities. It can include almost everything from one or two people coming to the rescue of a
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As we found during our T Method conversations, there are numerous Ts… T1, T2 ect… The same applies to understanding resultants. Each line that intersects with a pulley or change of direction, is considered a component (C1, C2 ect…). When one component meets another, an angle is formed. This new angle has it’s own magnitude
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Our 6th and final look at the amazing Rescue Response Team in action. So who are these folks… Only one of the many were or are employees. Matt Adams, Team Coordinator and Director was the lone RRG employee. Everyone else are unpaid professionals in the field of “saving lives”. These are the heros of our
High Angle Raise with Vortex Side A-Frame, PART 2 FILE N.015 RESCUE RESPONSE TEAM Read More »
I am going to guess, that while most rescue professionals (paid and unpaid) know “what” a gin pole or monopod is, few understand “why” and “how”. The use of elevated anchors, i.e. high directional anchor systems, is a mandatory requirement of NFPA 1670 for rope technicians. Having said this, it is impossible to discuss one
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