This past weekend, Rigging Lab Academy was privileged to spend some time in the beautiful Washington State country with the Volcano Rescue Team; an MRA team responsible for rescues on Mt. Saint Helens. A few months ago the team reached out to RLA inquiring about our ability to deliver a three day course that was …
Weekend at the Volcano: A Custom Course Focusing on High Angle Rigging Techniques Read More »
Friction… It’s gravity’s most powerful accomplice. But do you know how to leverage it to your advantage? There is nothing more important than people’s lives hooked onto the rescue line, Technicians included! Rope rescue requires rigging skills to either move or hold things in place. As simple as this sounds, a complete working knowledge of …
Friction… it’s gravity’s most powerful accomplice! leverage it to your Mechanical advantage Switch from raising and lowering a mainline system with confidence, knowing that you’re operating… Safely Effectively Efficiently And in control of the rescue package Pages Chapters Actionable tips World-renown author Get It On Any Device Want to apply the concepts you learn on …
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 …
By: Jason Ilowite There is no doubt that the way a technical rescue team trains directly impacts their performance when they are called upon to conduct an actual rescue. It is on the training ground that we develop operational relationships with our teammates, try new tactics, and hone our skills to perfection. In order to …
Stepping Outside of Reality: Tips to Take Your Teams Abilities to the Next Level Read More »
Email richard@ropelab.com.au Website https://www.ropelab.com.au/ Richard Delaney Rigging Lab Academy Instructor | Founder of RopeLab Richard, the founder of RopeLab, aims to promote a better understanding of the fundamental principles underpinning the craft of the rope technician. He originally created RopeLab to build a greater understanding of the physics of roped systems. Seeing value in ideas …
“I have been thinking about introducing a coaching program to our team for rope rescue? It could really elevate our skills and preparedness.” Coaches play a crucial role in both the corporate world and emergency services with rope rescue, sharing common ground in enhancing proficiency, fostering continuous improvement, adapting to dynamic environments, and optimizing resource …
Unraveling the Lifeline: Navigating the Training and Coaching Divide in Rope Rescue Read More »
Why is it so hard for many technicians to understand higher levels of rigging? While it may not be traditional, the addition of coaching services within the rope rescue and rigging industry can be a forward-thinking and proactive approach to address the evolving needs of professionals in the field. It can lead to improved safety, …
Elevating Safety and Competence: The Case for Coaching in Rope Rescue and Rigging Read More »
I had a really nice chat with a SAR member who was tasked with making some changes with the team’s gear and “tactics”. The team had been and was continuing to go through a lot of “ups and downs” with rosters and leadership. He understood the task wasn’t so much as “making changes” as much …
For Either Fire Departments or Search and Rescue Teams… What is an Update vs a Revision? Read More »
Leadership Through Support is about having a good understanding of the situation and becoming an influential force in the background. It’s about leveraging relationships, resources and ideas to make things happen. Leaders who put this concept into practice are skilled at managing their presence while still staying connected so that they can shape outcomes with …
The Uncovering of Leadership Part 5: Leadership Through Support Read More »
