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Mastering the Art of Edge Protection: Elevating Your Rope Rescue Goals

By Lance Piatt / Blog, Coaching, Designing Your Processes, Equipment, General Rigging, Organizing, RRG Gear Review

Rope rescue operations are dependent on the integrity of ropes and rigging systems. Ensuring the safety of both rescuers and victims involves a comprehensive approach that includes protecting the rope, safeguarding the rescue environment, reducing friction, and maintaining the cleanliness of the ropes. In this chapter, we delve into these essential aspects of rope safety …

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The Prequel: Unveiling the Essence of Rope Rescue Training

By Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Leadership, Online Training Education, Organizing, Safe Practices, Scene Management

This is the Beginning of a longer series focusing on: The 13 Critical Components in Rope Rescue Training and found within Rigging Lab This course serves a dual purpose: first, it acts as a comprehensive roadmap designed for both experienced rope technicians and aspiring leaders within the realm of rope rescue. Its primary goal is …

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Unraveling the Lifeline: Navigating the Training and Coaching Divide in Rope Rescue

By Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Organizing

“I have been thinking about introducing a coaching program to our team for rope rescue? It could really elevate our skills and preparedness.” Coaches play a crucial role in both the corporate world and emergency services with rope rescue, sharing common ground in enhancing proficiency, fostering continuous improvement, adapting to dynamic environments, and optimizing resource …

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From Fundamentals to Expertise: Mastering Rope Rescues with Essential Gear

By Lance Piatt / Blog, Designing Your Processes, Equipment, Leadership, Organizing, Principles of Learning

In the realm of rope rescue operations, proficiency is not just a goal; it’s a necessity that can make the difference between success and uncertainty. Imagine having the knowledge and skill set to navigate complex scenarios, armed with a toolkit of essential gear and systems that empower your actions. This journey to rope rescue mastery …

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Pareto Purchasing

By Lance Piatt / Blog, Organizing

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 …

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RLA’s 3 Tips For Better Online Learning ~ Experience and Behavior

By Lance Piatt / Blog, Organizing, Principles of Learning, Professional Standards, Team Competencies / 134 Comments

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 …

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Planning Your Future With Excellence In Rigging

By Lance Piatt / Arizona Vortex, Artificial High Directional AHD, Blog, Dynamic Directional, Elevated Anchor Systems, General Rigging, Leadership, Organizing, Principles of Learning, RRG Gear Review / 172 Comments

“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 …

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What is a Roadmap and Why is it Important?

By Lance Piatt / Blog, Organizing, Technical Learning

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 …

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Transformation, Opportunity and Learning Styles

By Lance Piatt / Blog, Organizing, Personal Competencies

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 …

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Rigging Lab Academy Just Got Even Better!

By Lance Piatt / Organizing, Principles of Learning, Professional Standards / 1 Comment

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 …

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