What to learning something well?… “Do it yourself “. Well, this isn’t always the case, but for me (right now) it is. While not obsessed, I am really curious as to what a true minimally viable raise and lower system looks and feels like. Remember the 3 types of learning?….. Vision, Auditory and Kinesthetic. Well, […]
Well we’re talking about anchors. Let’s talk a little bit about the term bombproof. What is a bombproof anchor? Those of you in the profession of rescue work, and sometimes in the industry we refer to what’s a bombproof anchor? Well, it’s something that’s really strong that can pretty much hold everything. And looking at
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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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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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About the Course Anchors are the most critical component of any rope rescue system. The entire rescue is in jeopardy if the anchors are not reliable. Are your anchor skills up to par? Anchors are the most critical component of any rope rescue system. The entire rescue is in jeopardy if the anchors are not reliable.
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue or known are here as DCSAR is an elite group of unpaid professionals who are comprised of the full-time paid staff assigned to the Special Services Unit, seasonal personnel in the Marine and OHV units, and 120+ dedicated volunteers who answer the call any time of day or
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This is the week of what I consider family and purpose. While yes… I will fully admit, this entire mock rescue was staged! News right? Well, as with all the other Rescue Response Team video series, they are all based on actual rescues. Systems were altered a bit to reflect more up to date techniques.
Keeping it together, while under pressure is not a gift (per say). It comes with a constant dose of being Purposeful and knowing the right thing to do… Placement. While hanging out with some amazing trainers, as well as technicians… many of whom are US Marines, I caught a glimpse of what professionalism is. Learning
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As noted in other literature, the most overlooked challenge of setting up any AHD is controlling the vector forces or resultants. Now, we have a bunch of training videos through Rigging Lab Academy that talk about this in depth, but for this short snippet, I am simply making this a point of reference. And
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Mitigating “edge trauma”, as many call it… is likely the most arduous job of any rigger or rope rescue team. Edge trauma is all about the transition vertical to horizontal terrain (or visa versa). It is difficult and can be dangerous. So it is here the vision and strategy of anchoring and positioning the working
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