Technical rope rescue is an essential skill for fire departments and search and rescue teams. It requires specialized knowledge, tools, and techniques to safely perform a variety of high-risk operations in difficult environments. With the right training and equipment, technical rope rescuers can save lives when all other options have failed. But what are the …
In certain training or educational situations, a system may be installed to mitigate excessive descent speed or loss of control. Remember: any excessive pull on the MAESTRO’s handle can cause a loss of control. To secure the rope against possible loss of control, attach an ASAP with ASAP’SORBER AXESS or ABSORBICA L57 energy absorber to …
Securing the PETZL MAESTRO with an ASAP for training. Read More »
The following tests were carried out in laboratories, with new devices and new ropes certified to current standards. Test results are given for information purposes only: they may be different with devices and/or ropes that are worn from use, or with other rope types or models. STATIC TESTS Slow-pull test carried out on different ropes; …
Releasable anchors with the I’D Setting up a rope on a releasable anchor allows a worker to be lowered in case of an accident, with no need for the rescuer to access the victim. Another advantage: a single person on foot can monitor multiple workers at height. WARNINGS Read the technical notice before viewing …
A belay system must stop a falling load in case the work system breaks or fails. The belay rope must ” follow ” the load, to avoid creating any slack that would increase the fall distance if the work rope fails. Belaying a hauling operation When hauling, belaying poses no technical problem. It is …
The Petzl MAESTRO handle has a small hole for attaching a cord (e.g. AIRLINE cord). Buy The Petzl Maestro Warning: any excessive pulling on the handle can cause an uncontrolled release.Verify that no external object could accidentally pull on the cord. WARNING: use only a lightweight cord to operate the handle. In certain situations, a …
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CMC MPD… A belay device or a pulley system? The MPD from CMC is designed to be used as a belay device to arrest a falling load should the main line fail. A very common question we field is regarding the “shared tension systems”. Shared tension systems are essentially two lowering systems in place of …
In this weeks Tech Pick of the Week we focus on a tech trick of the trade. The Petzl I’D is a self-braking descender with anti-panic function. This tech tip helps to demonstrate how to bypass the panic mode on the Petzl I’D by turning/rotating the I’D at an angle to allow the rope to …
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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Welcome to this weeks Tech Pick of the Week. Every week where our Tech’s break down an industry best product, tricks or tips. Last week we broke down a simple haul system for light loads. In this Tech Pick we had to rig our camera operator into a tricky place to get a clean shot. …
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