Leading Through Awakening is about embodying your purpose. You know that you are exactly where you need to be and you’re ready to make a difference. It’s time to take charge and create the change you want to see in the world. Be bold, be brave, and lead the way! With determination and passion, you …
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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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There are four main types of pulleys that are commonly used in technical rope rescue: standard sheave pulleys swivel pulleys prusik minding pulleys knot passing pulleys In addition to these pulleys, there exists a number of other more unique or niche type of multi purpose pulleys. We’ll discuss these in another lesson. Standard sheave pulleys are …
The T-method of analysis allows us to account for the friction in the pulleys and calculate a more accurate mechanical advantage. The efficiency of each pulley is calculated by measuring the difference between its theoretical output force, from our original system analysis, and its actual output force, determined experimentally. The efficiencies are then multiplied together …
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Mainline Rescue Systems – A New Course An understanding of mechanical advantage systems — in raising and lower modes — is crucial to all rope rescue technicians. Dealing with Mass and Force is aspects of consequence if not considered during operations. Working with tensioned anchor systems, guying systems, high directionals, load positioning and litter movement …
“One of the attributes we have as Image Bearers is Intelligence… and we are designed for adaptation.” As God’s Image Bearers, humans have been gifted with an incredible ability to think and problem-solve. Our intelligence is what gives us the capacity to adapt to whatever life throws our way. This significance of human intelligence has …
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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I have much to be thankful for. Often this means going through all the stuff that has accumulated in my memory banks, databases, family archives and images. When it comes to having a family business for over 25 years… you realize that you must take a stand on things. Govern your borders and those that …
