Day One: If performing cave rescues is hard, training for them is surely just about as difficult. Join me and fellow VRS-Vertical Rescue Solutions instructor and Alpine Rescue Team member Martin Barnett as we make our way through 8 challenging days of some of the best training on the planet. Martin, relatively new to caving […]
Day 1 2016 National Cave Rescue Commission training in Mentone, Alabama Read More »
Thomas Evans re-presented an incredibly interesting topic: The Diminishing Loop Counterbalance. As with most ITRS presentations, this 2013 presentation had its skeptics as well as supporters. And too, as with most ITRS presentations, controversy was felt. This how our industry grows, expands, and becomes a living document. While this type of rescue isn’t for everyone,
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By: LeRoy Harbach We spend a great deal of time (or should) attending training, then cleaning, organizing, packing and preparing equipment to ensure it is in top notch operational condition for the next call out. We follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures for inspection, maintenance, cleaning, storage and usage. We want to be the very best
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Moving Beyond 10:1 Static System Saftey Factor Moving Beyond 10:1 SSSF Introducing Force Limiting Systems and Managing the Right Risk at the Right Time ITRS 2014 By: Kirk Mauthner, British Columbia, Canada, kirk.mauthner@gmail.com Abstract: Most rope rescuers are aware or familiar with the concept of applying a safety factor – such as 10:1 – to
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I get this question asked in a lot of ways. All though in many ways, this is really a no-brainer. In other ways, it becomes complicated. The no-brainer is answering the question from a logical standpoint. Ease of use. Does it have more than one use? Cost per use over time (amortization). The complicated
Break-bar Rack, Figure 8 or Petzl I’d? Which do I buy? Read More »
The Arizona Vortex Workshop was hosted by Rescue Response Gear and The Rigging Lab. CMC Rescue taught the 3 day workshop and was well attended. Most of the evolutions included a Mirrored Systems using the CMC MPD and the progress capture on the main line, as well as the belay line. This type of set
Arizona Vortex Workshop: Day 1/Video 1, Easel A-Frame Read More »
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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This segment demonstrates the vertical rescue litter pre rig (what is attached to the litter or stretcher prior to a raise or lower). This system is applied to (generally) Class 5 terrain evacuations. WARNING! – This video should not be used as a substitute for hands-on instruction; rather, it is intended to be used as
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Pulley Systems Introduction Victims in the field of rescue often times find themselves stranded somewhere well above head level on cliffs, mountains, bridges, buildings and other structures. The obvious challenge of importance to the rescue attempt is the need to get the victim down. Any ultimate benefit from the rescue maneuver hinges upon
Pulleys & Systems for Rescue & Industrial Rope Access Read More »
The Arizona Vortex Workshop was hosted by Rescue Response Gear and The Rigging Lab. CMC Rescue taught the 3 day workshop and was well attended. The Side A or SA Frame is probably the safest manner in which to set up an artificial high directional using the Arizona Vortex. Very accommodating to properly setting the
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