I have much to be thankful for. Often this means going through all the stuff that has accumulated in my memory banks, databases, family archives and images. When it comes to having a family business for over 25 years… you realize that you must take a stand on things. Govern your borders and those that …
There are thousands upon thousands of riggers within the fire service and other emergency services such as Sheriff’s Search and Rescue and all of them at one point or some point will need or have already turned to online training. Regardless of what has transpired over the last 6 months, online training has been increasing …
RLA’s 3 Tips For Better Online Learning ~ Experience and Behavior Read More »
“IF THERE’S A LOT OF GOOD PLANNING AHEAD OF TIME, YOU’RE REALLY ABLE TO EMBRACE THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE, AS OPPOSED TO HAVING A LOT OF QUESTIONS AND NOT KNOWING WHAT YOU’RE DOING.” Jimmy Chin I would like to impart several lessons about managing a practice rigging exercise (session) that are applicable to all riggers. By …
A roadmap tells a story. More specifically a roadmap is a storyboard that if designed correctly, builds the components of a great account of something (the story). They often use illustrations, images or video, and when sequenced together, builds the framework of what needs to be told. Rigging Lab Academy wants to be a part …
So in the last blog, I talked a bit about the challenging aspect of how best to train. We all know that plans are great, but if not followed, they’re pretty much worthless. However, a plan or roadmap that is spelled out, tracked and implemented… is a pathway to success. I want to reveal a …
So we want to give y’all a look into the future of rigging. Well, isn’t so much about “rigging” as much as it is about the process of learning rigging. Saving, securing, building, fixing, repairing and of course rescuing… are all part of what you guys do. It doesn’t take many seconds to find movies …
Each block of the graph represents those things that are instrumental in performing a successful technical rescue. These blocks include personnel, equipment, training, and leadership. Each level is supported by the larger and more substantial level immediately below. The Rescue Level is supported by training level blocks that are more extensive and demanding higher skills. …
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So earlier this week I shared a bit about my extended family and their commitment to the lives of others. So I want to follow this up with two more amazing individuals… also in this video. His name is Brett Miller (Rescue Response Team Medic) and his life has been quite a journey. A US …
Caving Rescue and Confined Spaces, PART 2 CASE FILE N.013 RESCUE RESPONSE TEAM Read More »
Heros are born and then are refined. The refining process is serving others in need. The degree by which we serve sets the bar of our own promotion. Teams are made and perfected through the individuals. What makes this so fascinating is that never is there a moment when individuals take priority over the team. In …
Two boys exploring a cave and one falls in. Our heros respond and deploy rope rescue gear and rescue techniques to successfully lower a medic to attend to the injured boy. They then raise the boy up out of the cave and transport him to an ambulance. Now whether this is or isn’t what a …
Rescue Response Team CASE FILE N.013-A Plan takes Action Read More »
