As we all know… a single person can’t win the world. Well, one person did, but other than he, we need a ton of help to shift things. In rescue, culture plays a huge roll as to how systems and techniques play out. Not sure about that statement? Compare climbing, with mountain rescue. Fire service …
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The following information is meant only as an informational introduction to the loveable jigger system. An Introduction to Jiggers Generally, these beauties are considered pre-rigged pulley systems used mainly for hauling, but can be very important in lowering heavy loads as well. The advantage of these systems is in their rapid deployment, and straightforward operation …
The Truck-Based Gin Pole Many fire apparatus in North America are equipped with anchor points around the truck specifically for rope rescue usage. This is most commonly found on heavy rescue units and those with special tasking for technical rescue activities. Practicality of these anchor points can come in many forms, and with the …
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Hey all, I want to preface that before we dive into this stuff on resultants, friction and direction of vector forces… this is tough stuff. The reason I am bringing this out in the open, is because it is critically important to understand. Not just slightly important, but critically important! Why? The very ground you …
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As we found during our T Method conversations, there are numerous Ts… T1, T2 ect… The same applies to understanding resultants. Each line that intersects with a pulley or change of direction, is considered a component (C1, C2 ect…). When one component meets another, an angle is formed. This new angle has it’s own magnitude …
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Thinking smart is power. Power is the ability to get things done with an element of Authority. Authority carries with it a mantle of Responsibility. Responsibility carries with it the need for planning and expected outcomes. The following is quick mini look at developing a mindset of “multiplicity”. Manpower is expensive. Equipment is relatively cheap …
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While shooting this week at Peak Rescue Institute’s 2017 Fall Course held in Joshua Tree NP, I observed a very interesting moment in time. The skill set being learned, in the larger sense, was a 5th class raising system and the system itself was a two-tension rope system in raise mode. The instructor, Glenn Pinson, …
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