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Unraveling the Lifeline: Navigating the Training and Coaching Divide in Rope Rescue

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“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 […]

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What’s the Difference Between Training and Coaching in Rope Rescue?

/ Blog, Designing Your Processes, Leadership

In the demanding realm of rope rescue and rigging, where lives often hang in the balance, the clear distinction between coaching and training emerges as a vital lifeline. While training lays the foundation for essential knowledge and skills, it is the coaching that breathes life into these competencies, transforming them into adaptive and finely-tuned instruments

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10 Biggest Problems Rope Rescue Teams Face In The Field

/ Blog, Leadership, Personal Competencies, Team Competencies

This is the second part of the question… “talking points” for the rope rescue organizations. One of the biggest problems that rope rescue teams often face in the field is the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the environment they operate in. Rope rescue scenarios can occur in a wide range of settings, including mountains, cliffs,

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10 Rope Rescue Equipment Categories Used in Advanced Rope Rescue Rigging Techniques

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Earlier this week, I was asked to provide a quick list of talking points for a group of technicians who regularly gather for their own MasterMind group.  Obviously I was happy to oblige.  I suggested that he separate the question into two parts.. Rope Rescue Gear/Equipment Topics Rope Rescue Field Problem Topics Advanced rope rescue

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The Jigger… What is it? – A Rope Rescue Technician’s Best Friend

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A jigger system is a mechanical advantage system that uses pulleys to increase the force applied to an object. It is typically used in rescue and rigging operations where multiple people are needed to apply force to an object, such as a stretcher or piece of equipment. The jigger system allows the load to be distributed evenly

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Rope Rescue Gear and Everything Between! Part 3 – Your Gear Selection Considerations

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It doesn’t matter!… Always answer the first question first.  Then move to the second… and then, move to the third. What is the purpose? Why is it important? What is needed to fill #1 and #2? So for rope rescue, the last two blogs help with setting this up. I have long lost count of

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Unpacking the 15 Topics common within Technical Rope Rescue teams; Fire Departments and Search & Rescue Teams

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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

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5 Common Challenges Facing any Search and Rescue Team

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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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Choosing Rope Rescue Equipment… Let’s Get This Thing Started!

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There are many factors to consider when selecting equipment for rope rescue operations, including operational pre planning, hazard analysis, staffing and training. The type of rescue operation will dictate the specific equipment needs, but there are some general guidelines that can be followed. The first step is to assess the hazards involved in the rescue

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Code of Federal Regulations – 1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces

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This blog is a quick reference for folks (private, public or government agenies alike) who are needing a quick reference for the federal guidelines overseeing confined space regulations. This section does not apply to agriculture, to construction, or to shipyard employment (parts 1928, 1926, and 1915 of this chapter, respectively). 1910.146 (b) Definitions. Acceptable entry

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