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Test Your Rope Rescue Knowledge: Key Questions and Answers for Mastery

Lance Piatt / Blog, Confined Space Rescue, Elevated Anchor Systems, FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions, General Rigging, Knot Craft, Litter Operations, Mainline Systems and Operations, Mechanical Advantage, Patient Packaging, Principles of Learning, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage, Twin Tension Rope System, Two Rope Offsets

Rope rescue operations require mastery in key areas to ensure safety and efficiency. Here, we explore five essential topics that comprise the core of advanced rope rescue knowledge: Mechanical Advantage Systems, Knots and Knot Passing Techniques, Anchor Systems and Bombproof Anchors, Twin Tension Rope Systems, and Patient Packaging and Evacuation. Dive into these subjects with […]

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Streamlining Rope Rescue: Adopting Business Principles for Enhanced Operations

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Online Training Education, Principles of Learning, Professional Standards, Team Competencies, Technical Learning

In both business and rope rescue operations, understanding the underlying forces and dynamics can profoundly affect outcomes. Typically, rescue systems are viewed through a purely technical lens—focusing on equipment and procedures. However, by adopting a business-like framework that integrates concepts similar to supply, demand, and capital, we can gain a fresh perspective that enhances our

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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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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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Essential Edge Protection: The Keystone of Rope Rescue Safety and Efficiency

Lance Piatt / Blog, General Rigging, Principles of Learning, RRG Gear Review, Safe Practices

Within rope rescue, edge protection equipment stands out as a fundamental toolkit, essential for safeguarding the rope against wear and tear while ensuring the safety of both the rescue team and the individual being assisted. This equipment is designed to serve multiple pivotal functions: Protection: It shields the rope from sharp edges and rough surfaces that

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Blending Tradition with Innovation: A Fire Station’s Journey to Enhance Rope Rescue Training with Online Learning

Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Online Training Education, Principles of Learning

In the confines of Fire Station 7, a vibrant discussion ensues between Jack, an innovative rope rescue technician, and Chief Dawson, with a preference for traditional training methods. Jack introduces the concept of augmenting their hands-on training with an online program, highlighting its comprehensive content and modern approach. Despite Chief Dawson’s initial reluctance, the dialogue

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Fitness vs. Strength: A Dual Approach to Achieving Comprehensive Physical Well-being

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

Everyone wants to be strong, and this is not surprising given the immense benefits that muscle strength offers. From improving physical performance to enhancing overall health, being strong could be the key to unlocking your potential. However, being strong is not just about having bulging muscles or lifting heavy weights; it goes beyond that. In

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