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Advanced Mechanical Advantage Systems in Rescue Operations

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Advanced Mechanical Advantage Systems: Enhancing Rescue Operations Across Disciplines Introduction Advanced Mechanical Advantage (MA) Systems are essential tools in the field of technical rescue, providing critical force multiplication that enables rescue teams to move heavy loads with minimal effort. These systems are particularly relevant in industrial rescue, search and rescue (SAR), and technical rescue within […]

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Essential Elements of Rigging

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Rigging is essential for rescue operations, climbing, and industrial applications. Mastering the key elements ensures safety and efficiency. This comprehensive guide covers crucial aspects, including bombproof anchors, understanding resultants, mastering knots, setting up highlines, confined space rescue techniques, mechanical advantage systems, reeving systems, friction management, and slackline rigging, offering valuable insights for professionals and enthusiasts

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Confined Space Rescue Awareness | Strategies & Tactics

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When it comes to confined space rescue, preparation and knowledge are paramount. This blog delves into the crucial aspects of confined space rescue awareness as outlined in the NFPA 1670 standard. These strategies and tactics will ensure you are well-prepared to handle any confined space emergency with confidence and competence. Strategies and Tactics to Consider

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

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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 Petzl Reeve Carriage Pulley: Reeving Highlines

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  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

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Welcome to Confined Space Rescue Demonstration: Technician

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Welcome to the third and final demonstration installment of our confined space rescue series… Confined Space Rescue Demonstration: Technician.  We have a stacked line for you with tons of tips, information, and demonstrations. What you’ll be watching is far from exhaustive, however, we’ve tipped the scales way beyond anything you’ll find on the open market.

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Welcome to Confined Space Rescue Demonstration: Operations

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Welcome to Confined Space Rescue Demonstration: Operations. This demo will provide you with the theory to operate at the NFPA confined space rescue operations level. As rescue is a skill-based event this theory needs to be matched with skill-based follow-up training prior to you trying this on your own. The Setting and Backstory of the Operational

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8 Defined Rescue Rigging Systems That Will Astonish The Entire Team… By Using Well Define Processes

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When we developed ideas into courses, we considered many things.  Yes, we went through the SWOT analysis as well. Know this will get you What, Where, When, and How! Strengths Opportunities Weaknesses Threats I will let you reference this, however we went through all  4 elements before we engineered, designed, went to production and released

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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE WITH THE PETZL MAESTRO

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The PETZL MAESTRO is a descent control device with an integral progress capture pulley for technical rescues. Additional MAESTRO benefits include:  Shifting from a haul to lower is immediate and efficient without having to transfer the load Can efficiently haul and lower heavy loads Serve as the primary or back-up system A small hole on

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