Almost all rope rescue systems used could be considered a “two rope system”. Traditional mainline / slack belay systems and twin tension rope systems (TTRS) both use two (2) ropes. However, the similarities stop there. I won’t get into the biopsy of the mainline-belay line system because, well… they have been around forever. The “relatively” …
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I want to thank Steve Crandall for his work Rigging Rescue Concepts, from which some of this article is derived from. Grab his book here… Considered by many as advanced operations because highlines deviate in many ways from standard rope rescue rigging practices, building and using highlines requires a clear understanding of sound rigging principles …
A Quick Overview and Essential Checklists of Highline Systems Read More »
I just got back from RLA’s first ever Live On-site training in Mt. St. Helens National Monument with the Volcano Rescue Team. It was awesome, I loved connecting with these amazing people. They ranged from full time EMS professionals, self employed designers, engineers, freelancers, mechanics, guides and a host of other passions and occupations. Jason …
Hey all, It has been interesting hearing from many of you with respect to the use of “rigging or rescuers winch systems”. We’ve been discussing both the Harken LokHead Winch and Harken Riggers Winch. There seems to be 3 camps… Departments who swear by the 15:1 SSSF and 1/2″ rope only. More adventure-based riggers who …
Using A Frame Mounted Winch Should Be An Acceptable Tool… Why Isn’t It? Read More »
Hey all, as I am sure you saw in our last blog released some really helpful information pertaining to ANSI Z359.1-The Fall Protection Code. This code is a set of standards that covers program management; system design; training; qualification and testing; equipment, component and system specifications for the processes used to protect workers at height in …
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Hey all We just completed another 4 high level training courses within the Technician Level Cornerstone course curriculum. Force Multipliers Elevated Anchor Systems Horizontal Systems Midwall Pickoffs Midwall Pickoffs Midwall rescues can run the full gamut of rescue complexities. It can include almost everything from one or two people coming to the rescue of a …
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Hey all, I want to preface that before we dive into this stuff on resultants, friction and direction of vector forces… this is tough stuff. The reason I am bringing this out in the open, is because it is critically important to understand. Not just slightly important, but critically important! Why? The very ground you …
Friction and Resultants: How Come We Don’t Fall Down When We Walk? Read More »
As we found during our T Method conversations, there are numerous Ts… T1, T2 ect… The same applies to understanding resultants. Each line that intersects with a pulley or change of direction, is considered a component (C1, C2 ect…). When one component meets another, an angle is formed. This new angle has it’s own magnitude …
Elements of Rigging – Understanding Resultants – A Case Study Read More »
Extending our reach… what is this? No one really lives in a world separated from others. Regardless of someone’s philosophical bend, the need for other’s assistance is always in front of us. What is often overlooked is our need to reach out and extend our lives to others. This human need is massive. Larger, I …
