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Deciphering Descenders: A Guide to Choosing the Right Device for Your Descent

By Lance Piatt / Blog, FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions, RRG Gear Review

Q:What types of descenders are available and how do you know which one to choose? Descenders come in many different forms, from the simplest wrap-around devices to more complex mechanical descenders. The type of descender you choose will depend on your particular needs and preferences. Wrap-around descenders are the most basic type of descender, and …

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Essential Edge Protection: The Keystone of Rope Rescue Safety and Efficiency

By Lance Piatt / Blog, General Rigging, Principles of Learning, RRG Gear Review, Safe Practices

Within rope rescue, edge protection equipment stands out as a fundamental toolkit, essential for safeguarding the rope against wear and tear while ensuring the safety of both the rescue team and the individual being assisted. This equipment is designed to serve multiple pivotal functions: Protection: It shields the rope from sharp edges and rough surfaces that …

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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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Choosing Rope Rescue Equipment… Let’s Get This Thing Started!

By Lance Piatt / Blog, Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, RRG Gear Review

There are many factors to consider when selecting equipment for rope rescue operations, including operational pre planning, hazard analysis, staffing and training. The type of rescue operation will dictate the specific equipment needs, but there are some general guidelines that can be followed. The first step is to assess the hazards involved in the rescue …

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Equipment Selection Is Critical… Let’s Get This Thing Started

By Lance Piatt / Blog, RRG Gear Review

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Petzl Maestro – An Amazing Tool For Technical Rescue Operations

By Lance Piatt / Blog, General Rigging, Mainline Systems and Operations, Petzl, RRG Gear Review / 23 Comments

PETZL MAESTRO (Small and Large) is a descender designed for technical rescue operations. It facilitates the manipulation of heavy loads, for lowering or hauling, and may be used in both the primary system or in a back-up belay. This versatility allows rescuers to adapt to any situation they may encounter on the rescue scene. The …

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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE WITH THE PETZL MAESTRO

By Lance Piatt / Blog, Confined Space Rescue, Petzl, RRG Gear Review / 135 Comments

The PETZL MAESTRO is a descent control device with an integral progress capture pulley for technical rescues. Additional MAESTRO benefits include: Shifting from a haul to lower is immediate and efficient without having to transfer the load Can efficiently haul and lower heavy loads Serve as the primary or back-up system A small hole on …

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Drop loop haul on the MAESTRO for urgent rescue

By Lance Piatt / Blog, How-To Concepts, Mainline Systems and Operations, Petzl, RRG Gear Review / 42 Comments

From Gear In Use: Technical Rescue ~ 5.1 Drop loop haul on the MAESTRO for urgent rescue In certain cases of extreme urgency requiring a very rapid response, the rescuer can access the victim by descending on one rope. Once the emergency has been addressed, upward evacuation can be done at a “normal” level of …

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The Cost of Doing Business with a Dynamic Directional Between Gin-pole and A-Frame

By Lance Piatt / Artificial High Directional AHD, Blog, Confined Space Rescue, Dynamic Directional, RRG Gear Review / 50 Comments

The cost of rope rescue rigging and training, much less a rescue, has some inherent expenditures. There is the direct cost of the gear, which to some might seem like a lot, but in reality it pales in comparison to the costs of personnel and training. These can easily be broken down into professionals who …

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CMC Arizona Vortex Series 2 of 4: Arizona Vortex Tripod Configuration

By Lance Piatt / Blog, CMC Rescue, Portable Anchors, RRG Gear Review / 9 Comments

Arizona Vortex Tripod Configuration Here we are at CMC rescue in Goleta, California. We’re going to set up the Arizona Vortex. It is a traditional tripod for entry to this manhole right here. The Arizona Vortex is an artificial high directional. It has numerous configurations. We’re going to share the most basic configuration. That is …

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