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Why Nothing in Technical Rope Rescue Stands Alone

Why Nothing in Technical Rope Rescue Stands Alone Ask any experienced rope rescue practitioner what separates a competent technician from a truly dangerous one, and you will hear some version of the same answer: the dangerous one knows the pieces but not how they fit together. They can build a mechanical advantage system — but […]

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Cross Haul Techniques for Rescue and Equipment Movement

Cross hauling is a controlled horizontal movement technique used to transport loads—such as a patient litter, heavy gear, or suspended equipment—between two points using independent hauling and lowering systems. The method relies on coordination between two rescuers or teams operating from opposite anchors, each managing their side’s tension to maintain balance and stability. When executed

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