If you have ever worked on a search and rescue team, then you know that there can be some pretty tricky challenges to navigate. From the unpredictable nature of ropes used in technical rigging, to unanticipated obstacles while searching through difficult terrain, working on a search and rescue team is never easy! Today we’re exploring […]
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We live in a very different world than we did a few years ago and though it appears to be completely off the rails, but incredible events are on the horizon. I want to suggest we are going to be entering into an age where people and business will flourish; men and women who stake
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Search and Rescue (SAR) professionals wear many hats during their careers. Logistics and protocol gobble up much of your training time while ground pounding and search grids often consume the lion’s share of SAR professional. However, the “technical rope rescue” side of things is always the elephant in the room; less than 10% of any
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When public safety is at stake, the government must provide adequate funding for emergency services such as fire departments. Unfortunately, when money is scarce and other projects are given priority over necessary emergency services, the consequences can be dire. In this blog post, we will explore how the public would respond to a situation where
Fire departments and search and rescue teams rely heavily on the training and skills of their personnel to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. Unfortunately, during economic downturns, these organizations may need to reduce staffing to stay within their budget. This can lead to longer response times and an increased risk of injury or death.
During a recession, budget cuts are often necessary for local governments. Fire departments are particularly affected, which can lead to fewer resources for training and equipment. This means that response times may become slower, and fire personnel might not be as effective in emergency situations than they could otherwise be. One way to help mitigate
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When economic downturns hit the United States, it can have far-reaching consequences on how public safety services, such as fire departments and search and rescue, are able to continue operating. While many state and local budgets attempt to protect these essential services from budget cuts during times of recession, there can often be reduced funding
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As fire departments, technical rope rescue and search & rescue teams are increasingly turning to online training for their continuing education needs, it is important to understand the potential savings that can be achieved. Training online can save an organization significant amounts of money in terms of travel costs, instructor fees and administrative costs associated
It is not uncommon for me to get a questions pertaining to a list of topics to be covered for training rescue teams. This can vary greatly for obvious reasons.. Each of these topics vary in depth depending on the team, qualifications and goals. Rope rescue is a critical skill for fire departments and search
Rope Rescue Training for Veterans in Fire Service and SAR Veteran technicians in fire service and search and rescue (SAR) have already mastered the basics of rope rescue. However, the nature of their work demands that they constantly refine their technical skills, adapt to new equipment and systems, and take on leadership roles. This advanced
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