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Peaks and Valleys: A Guide to Navigating High and Low-Angle Rope Rescues

/ Artificial High Directional AHD, Blog, Designing Your Processes, Equipment, General Rigging, Mainline Systems and Operations, Principles of Learning, Safe Practices, Team Competencies

High-angle rescue stands as a beacon of hope and technical prowess in the face of nature’s most daunting terrains. These operations, essential for saving lives where the ground falls away into steep declines, demand a blend of courage, skill, and knowledge. Today, we delve into the world of high-angle versus low-angle rescues, unraveling the complexities […]

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Ascending Beyond Doubt: A Journey of Transformation in the Wilderness

/ Blog, Designing Your Processes, Personal Competencies, Principles of Learning

Amidst the grandeur of towering mountains, where canyons stretch wide like the mouths of ancient giants and hot desert hills roll endlessly toward the horizon, a saga of courage, perseverance, and redemption unfolded. It was here, in this untamed wilderness, that a first-year rope rescue student found himself, his heart a tempest of fear and

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Why Is Rope Rescue Coaching Crucial for High-Stakes Scenarios?

/ Blog, Leadership

Here’s a condensed version of the conversation between myself and a rope technician not to long ago. The technician is considering introducing a coaching program for his rope rescue team to enhance their skills and preparedness. To present the idea, they asked for a developed an outline that addresses potential concerns, such as cost and

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For Either Fire Departments or Search and Rescue Teams… What is an Update vs a Revision?

/ Blog, Equipment, Leadership, Personal Competencies, Principles of Learning, Professional Standards

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

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From Fundamentals to Expertise: Mastering Rope Rescues with Essential Gear

/ Blog, Designing Your Processes, Equipment, Leadership, Organizing, Principles of Learning

In the realm of rope rescue operations, proficiency is not just a goal; it’s a necessity that can make the difference between success and uncertainty. Imagine having the knowledge and skill set to navigate complex scenarios, armed with a toolkit of essential gear and systems that empower your actions. This journey to rope rescue mastery

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Why Do Some Fire Department Rescue Team Members Seem Less Enthusiastic About Improving Their Rescue Skills?

/ Blog, Designing Your Processes, Leadership, Team Competencies

I love getting questions from people who genuinely don’t something they need answered to at least to get them on a narrower path for a solution.   This one came as a surprise to me.  Well, not technically a surprise as we all understand “we” have a huge problem with responsibility and accountability in the world

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

/ Blog, Designing Your Processes, Personal Competencies, Personal Protective Equipment

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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How to Use The Arizona Vortex Guidebook

/ Arizona Vortex, Elevated Anchor Systems, Portable Anchors, Rob Stringer / 134 Comments

Photos © Reed Thorne The ARIZONA VORTEX (or AZV) is so named from its development in the rugged highlands of Northern Arizona’s Oak Creek Canyon through the rigging and rescue school, Rope That Rescue. Reed Thorne, the school’s senior instructor developed the current Version 2 AZV with the help of Rock Thompson at Rock Exotica

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