Part 1 of this High Definition video of two boys exploring a cave is sure to grab your attention. One boy falls into a cave. The Rescue Response Team responds and employs rope rescue gear and rescue techniques to successfully lower a medic to attend to the injured boy. They then raise the boy up …
An innovative escape device by Sterling Rope. This device gives firefighters an advanced, yet simple tool for hands-free, emergency egress. The F4 is an auto-locking descent control device. It is engineered to allow easy horizontal movement. The rope is easily pre-rigged by threading the rope through the holes for fast deployment. A great escape device!
Knots and bends are the critical points at which people and systems are joined to the rope. The ability to recognize and tie correct knots is indispensable to the rescuer. Carelessness that results in an improperly tied knot has the potential of lower strength. Thank you Peak Rescue Institute for letting us work with you …
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In rescue, rappelling is a common method for quick patient access from above when climbing down to the patient is impractical or unsafe. The pick-off is a rescue method whereby the rescuer either rappels or is lowered from above to the victim. The rescuer secures and transfers the victim to the rescuer’s system.
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High angle mid face pick off, using a Petzl I’d and a 2:1 pick off strap. Victim is hanging and supported. Gear in use: Petzl ID @ https://rescueresponse.com/shop/petzl-id-descender-belay-device/ Sterling Rope 8mm @ https://rescueresponse.com/shop/sterling-prusik-cord/
An innovative escape device system by Sterling Rope. This device and system gives firefighters an advanced, yet simple tool for hands-free, emergency egress. The F4 is an auto-locking descent control device. It is engineered to allow easy horizontal movement. The system offers multiple configurations all of which include the F4, an anchor, rope, carabiner and …
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Yates Spec Pak is a patient packaging and extrication system that combines the backboard immobilization of a short board with the suspension and support of a full body harness. The Spec Pak system utilizes an integrated polyethylene board along the back to reduce wear and create a smooth sliding surface for confined space operations. Grab …
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Team Based Lower Pick-Off With adequate personnel for rigging and good communication, the team based lower pick-off is the method of choice for extricating and uninjured victim. The team based pick-off method is for patients… •Stranded without a rope on ledges or platforms •Suspended from climbing rope or safety tethers. •Patients needing extrication •Overly aggressive …
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Team Based Lower Pick-Off With adequate personnel for rigging and good communication, the team based lower pick-off is the method of choice for extricating and uninjured victim. The team based pick-off method is for patients… •Stranded without a rope on ledges or platforms •Suspended from climbing rope or safety tethers. •Patients needing extrication •Overly aggressive …
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