In Track Lines and Guiding Lines: Forces Based on Point Loads in a Catenary, Stephen Attaway says, “The scope of this paper is limited to providing a better understanding of how to predict sag, tension, forces, and possible hazards.” This research was originally presented at the International Technical Rescue Symposium (ITRS) in November of 2013, […]
The leading authority of professionals discussing technical topics of research dedicated to the rescue industry. Here is a brief summary of early history of the International Technical Rescue Symposium: The germ of the idea for the Symposium actually came from John Dill. One day during a phone conversation, John suggested that what was needed was a
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The CMC Rescue MPD, a Pulley + Rescue Belay + Descender, a true multi purpose device, was developed during four years of research & testing. The CMC Rescue MPD™ is the next major advance in technical hardware for professional rope rescuers…a multi-purpose device that performs all functions for main lines, belay/safety lines, tag lines and
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Inflatable Rescue Boards. The official rescue sled of the USLA. Pump it up and attach this PWC sled to the back our your personal water craft for tow surfing, swift water rescue, or just for fun. Designed by Brian Keaulana, Archie Kalepa and Todd Bradley, this sled has multiple, easy to grab handles around the
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A litter is a stretcher or basket designed to be used where there are obstacles to movement or other hazards: for example, in confined spaces, on slopes, in wooded terrain. Typically it is shaped to accommodate an adult in a face up position and it is used in search and rescue operations. The person is
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A litter is a stretcher or basket designed to be used where there are obstacles to movement or other hazards: for example, in confined spaces, on slopes, in wooded terrain. Typically it is shaped to accommodate an adult in a face up position and it is used in search and rescue operations. The person is
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A litter is a stretcher or basket designed to be used where there are obstacles to movement or other hazards: for example, in confined spaces, on slopes, in wooded terrain. Typically it is shaped to accommodate an adult in a face up position and it is used in search and rescue operations. The person is
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The NFPA 1006 2008 edition is the US Standard for Technical Rescuer Qualifications. Skills and procedures are categorized according to NFPA 1006 stands with the goal of assisting rescuers to meet or exceed the general job job performance requirements of (JPR) of Technical Rescuer and the specific requirements for Level 1 and Level 2
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The NFPA 1006 2008 edition is the US Standard for Technical Rescuer Qualifications. Skills and procedures are categorized according to NFPA 1006 stands with the goal of assisting rescuers to meet or exceed the general job job performance requirements of (JPR) of Technical Rescuer and the specific requirements for Level 1 and Level 2 in
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Trackline Skate Block Using Gin Pole/Monopod AHD In a trackline skate block system, the working line is the trackline in that the raise and/or lowering systems are all applied to the same system. Our AHD (we’re using a monopod/gin pole) was placed at the top of the cliff in order to gain the necessary height
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