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20-80 Rule for Rescue Gear and Mechanical Advantage Systems

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Blog, CMC Clutch by Harken Industrial, CMC Rescue, Designing Your Processes, Equipment, Harken Industrial, Mainline Systems and Operations, Mechanical Advantage, Principles of Learning, Pulley Systems, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage

20-80 Rule for Rescue Gear and Mechanical Advantage Systems Introduction The 20-80 rule shows that 20% of gear and techniques cover 80% of challenges in rescue operations. This is especially relevant for mechanical advantage systems (lifting and lowering setups) and essential rescue gear like multi-use devices, carabiners, and pulleys. By focusing on these core elements, […]

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Vector Forces and Rigging Mechanics in Rope Rescue

Lance Piatt / Artificial High Directional AHD, Blog, CMC Clutch by Harken Industrial, Designing Your Processes, Mechanical Advantage, Portable Anchors, Professional Standards

Vector Forces and Rigging Mechanics in Rope Rescue Introduction Rope rescue operations are inherently complex, requiring a nuanced understanding of vector forces and rigging mechanics. These elements are critical for ensuring the safety of both rescuers and victims. This blog will explore the foundational principles of vector forces and rigging mechanics, providing insights into how

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Essential Gear for Rope Rescue: CMC and Petzl Solutions

Lance Piatt / Blog, CMC Clutch by Harken Industrial, CMC Rescue, Designing Your Processes, Petzl

In the exhilarating and often perilous world of rope rescue, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Picture a rescue team navigating treacherous terrains and towering heights, where every moment is critical, and every piece of equipment must deliver peak performance. The industry grapples with a significant challenge: the dire need for highly dependable and adaptable gear

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Two MAESTRO, I’D or RIG (used in parallel by a single operator)

Lance Piatt / Blog, Equipment, General Rigging, Twin Tension Rope System, Twin Tension Rope System Clutch, Two (Twin) Tension Rope Systems, Two Rope Offsets / 104 Comments

The MAESTRO, I’D or RIG descenders can be used in parallel in rescue situations, mainly with long rope lengths and smaller rescue teams. This technique enables a single user to simultaneously operate two devices. Advantages Even sharing of the load on the descenders Reduced potential extension of the system, in case one of the

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Petzl Rescue Solutions And Petzl Technical Institute – The Spin Pulley Series Part 3

Lance Piatt / Blog, Equipment, Petzl / 25 Comments

Okay. We’re here with Davis County search and rescue. We have a training scenario and we have some… A little bit of snow today. We have an injured hiker that’s fallen over the edge of this cliff here. We’re going to send a rescuer over the edge on a two-tension rope system. We’re using a

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Remote control of the PETZL MAESTRO handle with a cord

Lance Piatt / Belaying, Blog, Petzl, Safe Practices / 4 Comments

The Petzl MAESTRO handle has a small hole for attaching a cord (e.g. AIRLINE cord). Buy The Petzl Maestro Warning: any excessive pulling on the handle can cause an uncontrolled release.Verify that no external object could accidentally pull on the cord. WARNING: use only a lightweight cord to operate the handle. In certain situations, a

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