In the high-stakes arena of rescue operations, the role of a technician or director parallels that of an astute business leader, where efficiency and team synergy are paramount. Just as a well-designed pulley system in rope rescue allows for maximum efficiency with minimal force, applying these principles of mechanical advantage can revolutionize the way rescue …
Climbing is a great recreational activity for outdoor enthusiasts. However, accidents and emergencies can happen, especially in popular climbing areas where crowds are high. As emergency responders, fire services, and search and rescue teams should not only have the skills and equipment to rescue climbers when accidents occur. Still, they also need to have a …
When it comes to physical fitness for outdoor athletes, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Different sports and activities require different levels of physical ability and training. For example, a firefighter needs to be able to carry heavy gear and move quickly in dangerous situations, while a search and rescue team member may need to hike long …
In recent weeks, I’ve immersed myself in the realm of NFL coaching. While the names of Vince Lombardi, John Madden, Hank Stram, Tom Landry, Chuck Noll, and Don Shula are widely recognized, it’s become increasingly apparent that coaching in the NFL from the 1960s through the early 1980s represented a unique era, starkly contrasting with …
Why Studying Iconic Coaches is Essential for Advancing Rope Rescue Excellence Read More »
When economic downturns hit the United States, it can have far-reaching consequences on how public safety services, such as fire departments and search and rescue, are able to continue operating. While many state and local budgets attempt to protect these essential services from budget cuts during times of recession, there can often be reduced funding …
How Recessions Impact Fire Departments and Search & Rescue in the US – Part 1 Read More »
If you have ever worked on a search and rescue team, then you know that there can be some pretty tricky challenges to navigate. From the unpredictable nature of ropes used in technical rigging, to unanticipated obstacles while searching through difficult terrain, working on a search and rescue team is never easy! Today we’re exploring …
5 Common Challenges Facing any Search and Rescue Team Read More »
The following is inferred from the book The GAP and the GAIN by Dan Sullivan The context is human development, not algorithmic outcomes. The question as to where measure success has been around for thousands of years. The topic could be about personal development or team development. How about some topics for success? How to …
Search and Rescue (SAR) members are a crossbred group of heroes that often spend an ungodly amount of time trying fix what others have broken; they are either lost, hurt and damaged, trapped or stuck in places and on things that sometimes defy logic. They do it mostly out of honoring others before themselves or …
Welcome to the 8 Point Search For Rescue Rigging Anchors Read More »
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. …
Building Blocks of Technical Rescue- 4 Step Process Read More »
Search and Rescue (SAR) professionals wear many hats during their careers. Logistics and protocol gobble up much of your training time while ground pounding and search grids often consume the lion’s share of SAR professional. However, the “technical rope rescue” side of things is always the elephant in the room; less than 10% of any …
