“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 …
5 Common Challenges Facing any Search and Rescue Team Read More »
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 …
The Petzl REEVE carriage pulley and some of its common uses. The REEVE is made from two high-efficiency pulleys mounted onto a rigging plate. This design simplifies setting up rescue systems on a highline by reducing the amount of equipment needed as well as reducing the overall height of the system. The pulleys open on …
Let’s take a look at the Petzl REEVE carriage pulley and some of its common uses. The REEVE is made from two high-efficiency pulleys mounted onto a rigging plate. This design simplifies setting up rescue systems on a highline by reducing the amount of equipment needed as well as reducing the overall height of …
How To Use The Petzl Reeve Carriage Pulley: Reeving Highlines Read More »
The Harkin Wingman is a compact haul kit that offers versatility, functioning as either a four-to-one or a five-to-one kit depending on how you position the load. You’ll notice significant distinctions when comparing the Wingman to other mini haul kits available on the market, with one notable feature being its exceptional compactness. We’ve engineered this …
If the team doesn’t have a “mission statement”… Rescue teams are tasked with a daunting mission – they are tasked to save lives in dangerous and unpredictable situations. This means that they must be highly effective and well-organized, as any mistakes or missteps can result in catastrophic consequences. A mission statement is crucial for any …
A Discipline Life Part 5: Mission Statement for Rescue Teams Read More »
Rescue teams are essential to providing aid and support during times of crisis. As such, they need to be well-equipped, organized, and have clear economic objectives in order to effectively do their job. Leadership within the team needs to prioritize what economic objectives should be put in place for each mission. These economic objectives will …
A Disciplined Life Part 4 – Economic Objectives for Rescue Teams Read More »
Leadership is key to everyone! It is both trickle down and percolating up process. Rescuer and Rescued gain from it. In this Part 3, we’ll briefly look into a statistical model affectionately known as Pareto’s Principle. The beauty of this model is that it lacks enough validity to allow creative approaches to solve solutions of …
A Disciplined Life Part 3 – Rescue Systems and Leadership via Pareto Principle Read More »
“Simplicity is artful science” “Simple systems simply work” Who is Occam and what is his is razor? William Ockham was an English Franciscan friar and theologian (circa 1287-1347)… an influencer and a nominalist. A fascinating individual whose notoriety came hundreds of years later, however his impact locally didn’t wait for antiquity to catch up. The …
