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20-80 Rule for Rescue Gear and Mechanical Advantage Systems

20-80 Rule for Rescue Gear and Mechanical Advantage Systems

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20-80 Rule for Rescue Gear and Mechanical Advantage Systems Introduction The 20-80 rule shows that 20% of gear and techniques cover 80% of challenges in rescue operations. This is especially relevant for mechanical advantage systems (lifting and lowering setups) and essential rescue gear like multi-use devices, carabiners, and pulleys. By focusing on these core elements, […]

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20-80 Rule for Knot Tying and Rigging in Rescue Operations

20-80 Rule in Knot Tying and Rigging

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20-80 Rule in Knot Tying and Rigging Introduction In rescue operations, the 20-80 rule plays a pivotal role in efficiency—20% of the essential techniques address 80% of rescue scenarios. This is particularly true when it comes to knot tying and rigging, where focusing on core skills can significantly improve operational performance. In this blog, we’ll

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Knot Craft and Knot Passing and in between

Knot Craft and Knot Passing

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Mastering Knot Craft and Knot Passing In rope rescue and rigging, the ability to skillfully create and manipulate knots is more than just a basic requirement—it’s an essential part of ensuring safety, efficiency, and success in the field. Knot craft and knot passing are not isolated skills; they are deeply interwoven techniques that, when mastered,

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Mastering Anchors in Rope Rescue Operations

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Anchors are the foundation of any rope rescue operation, providing the stability and support needed to safely conduct rescues. Mastering anchors in rope rescue operations involves an in-depth understanding of various aspects, ensuring thorough coverage of all key points. Mastering Bombproof Anchors Establishing bombproof anchors is fundamental to ensuring safety and success in technical rope

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Understanding Knot Language: A Guide for Firefighters and Technical Rope Rescuers

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Within the scope of rescue rigging and rope work, understanding the language and terms used can often be as critical as learning the techniques themselves. This segment isn’t just about imparting knowledge on how to tie knots but aims to clarify the commonly misunderstood terminologies in the field. By breaking down these terms, we hope

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Mastering Bombproof Anchors: Critical Considerations for Rope Rescue Technicians

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Rescuers who work in technical rope rescue need to establish reliable and secure bombproof anchors to ensure the utmost safety in challenging situations. This means assessing the load capacity and placement of anchors, incorporating redundancy and anchor equalization, regularly checking for anchor integrity, and anticipating dynamic forces. In this blog post, we will discuss these

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IMPORTANT: 8 Anchoring Considerations That Will Save Your Life

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Hi All! I had to laugh the other day when, with a friend, he called me out on my “euphemisms”. To understand this… the definition of euphemism is – “a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing”. I had too

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