This is a 2 Part piece… I had a few Rescue Response Gear customer ask for a couple of AHD basic setup ideas – I thought these two would do nicely… So here they are. Before delving into the intricacies of high directional setups and systems, it’s imperative to grasp some foundational concepts, with “resultant” …
Introduction to High Directional Setups and Systems – Part 1 Read More »
“Never before in our history have we experienced such a profound state of imbalance. Over the next five years, we will invest significant effort in unlearning a substantial portion of what we once regarded as ‘education.’ Deceptions have been pervasive on all fronts, and only recently have these deceptions become more widely recognized, though not …
Shining a Light on Physics: Frequency’s Role in Understanding Forces Read More »
Leadership can be seen as a form of mechanical advantage, in which the application of forces and vectors results in powerful outcomes. Rigging and mechanical leverage systems are an effective way to illustrate this concept. Just as a force applied at one end of a lever can exert much greater strength when transmitted to the …
Pre-plan the Working Line All too often, teams rig their haul system with the progress capture device (the ratchet) at a directional anchor located in front of the mechanical advantage system. This ratchet position is most often due to the lack of pre-planning the layout of the working/haul line system. Usually, the rigger will build …
Mainline Rescue Systems: Pre-plan the Working Line Read More »
Force multipliers and the four fundamentals of mechanics are important to understand in order to be a successful creator. The force multiplier is the means by which you can increase the force that you output, while the four fundamentals of mechanics are what keep your creation stable and functioning. If you want to be a …
The learning process is fascinating to me. We are created unique in every area of our lives. Is it any wonder why every few years there are new break-throughs in slowing the aging process, fitness, health, mental capacity, technology and learning. Ever heard of “metacognition”? I hadn’t until more recently. What you are about to …
Want to Increase Your Learning Capacity? Match Your Metacognition with Your Cognition… Read More »
The following is an excerpt from the RRG and RLA Anchors course. Thanks to Peak Rescue Institute for the graphics! Selecting an Anchor Anchor Selection Anchor selection is a vast topic and could go on for hours, days, and even weeks. Excellent judgment, experience, practice, and insight all play a part in quality built anchors. …
Search and Rescue (SAR) members are a crossbred group of heroes that often spend an ungodly amount of time trying fix what others have broken; they are either lost, hurt and damaged, trapped or stuck in places and on things that sometimes defy logic. They do it mostly out of honoring others before themselves or …
Welcome to the 8 Point Search For Rescue Rigging Anchors Read More »
There can be a big difference between the theoretical efficiency of a pulley system and its actual efficiency. Here are test results from the Petzl lab. From Gear In Use 4: Rope Access and Confined Space 1. Efficiency depending on the device used at the head of the system. The force required to raise a …
Pulley system efficiency tests with MAESTRO, I’D S, PRO TRAXION, ROLLCLIP… Read More »
Great time with the guys from San Diego Lifeguards. Super quick evolution. After the river-left crew paddled (ferry angle) across the river to get to the victim, the river right crews started with getting the water line across by using the ResqMax and having the pilot line tied to the mainline. A change of …
Swiftwater Rescue Single Victim: Single Point Connection / Ferry Crossing Read More »
