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What’s the Buzz about the Artificial High Directional?
There is no secret that the Artificial High Directional has become, and is currently all the craze in the rescue world. These systems can be somewhat costly, and undoubtedly entail a good amount of specialized training; so the question is why have so many teams across the world turned to these tools as a must-have …
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The Truck-Based Gin Pole
The Truck-Based Gin Pole Many fire apparatus in North America are equipped with anchor points around the truck specifically for rope rescue usage. This is most commonly found on heavy rescue units and those with special tasking for technical rescue activities. Practicality of these anchor points can come in many forms, and with the …
Cliff Rescue High Directional and Tracking Line, PART 1 CASE FILE N.014 RESCUE RESPONSE TEAM
Heros are born and then are refined. The refining process is serving others in need. The degree by which we serve sets the bar of our own promotion. Teams are made and perfected through the individuals. What makes this so fascinating is that never is there a moment when individuals take priority over the team. In …
The Gin Pole and Monopod Are Here to Stay
I am going to guess, that while most rescue professionals (paid and unpaid) know “what” a gin pole or monopod is, few understand “why” and “how”. The use of elevated anchors, i.e. high directional anchor systems, is a mandatory requirement of NFPA 1670 for rope technicians. Having said this, it is impossible to discuss one …
Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast: A Common Sense Approach to Your Next Rope Rescue
Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast: A Common Sense Approach to Your Next Rope Rescue “Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast”. This is an old adage that was passed on to me in my first dealings with the fire service. At first it seemed like some sort of cliché or one of many one …
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Arizona Vortex Workshop Highlights… Great Fun Learning!
Arizona Vortex Workshop Highlights… Rescue Response Gear, in concert with Rigging Lab Academy, is in the process of building a Arizona Vortex AHD video workshop. This quick clip visually describes an overview of a course we film a few years ago. The covered Easel A Frames with litter scoops using the AZTEK four to …
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Polyester Rope: Why and Where to Use It
Hey there, So I am hanging in the office today… first major storms of the season, and thinking about rope. Ha! Right!! Actually, warmer weather, rivers, surf and trail running has my attention, but that is probably TMI ya? Actually I am looking over a number of questions I received the last few months pertaining to rope. …
Stepping Outside of Reality: Tips to Take Your Teams Abilities to the Next Level
By: Jason Ilowite There is no doubt that the way a technical rescue team trains directly impacts their performance when they are called upon to conduct an actual rescue. It is on the training ground that we develop operational relationships with our teammates, try new tactics, and hone our skills to perfection. In order to …
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(High)Directionally Challenged
It is no secret in the world of technical rope rescue that high directionals can vastly improve the efficiency of an operation. High directionals provide ample room to clear a litter from an edge, can improve the angle of ropes running over the edge creating less force on a system, and perhaps the most notable …
