Safety in rope rescue is not the presence of a checklist or a perfect system on paper—it is a discipline woven into every decision a team makes. Skill alone does not guarantee safety, nor does good equipment. What guarantees safety is a mindset: the deliberate, consistent evaluation of risk, the disciplined use of redundancy, and […]
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Twin Tension Systems in Horizontal Tracks for Rope Rescue When a litter is moved across a horizontal track line, rescuers are managing one of the most demanding rigging challenges in rope rescue. Forces on anchors are amplified by sag angle, span length, and live load movement. Traditional single-line tracks rely on one rope for the
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The Two-Tensioned Rope Raising System In the high-stakes world of rope rescue and technical rigging, achieving safety and absolute control stands as our highest priority. When we need to move loads or personnel upward, the demands intensify, requiring systems that offer maximum security and efficiency. This brings us to the Two-Tensioned Rope System (TTRS), a
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Double Bowline on a Bight for Rescue and Rigging In rope rescue, where every connection point is a matter of trust, the Double Bowline on a Bight (DBoB) earns its place through redundancy, midline adaptability, and strength. It is especially valued in fire service and search and rescue (SAR) teams for creating two fixed loops
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In complex tower and vertical rescue scenarios, flexibility and redundancy are non-negotiable. One highly adaptable configuration is the hybrid horizontal rescue setup that combines a skate block line over a tracking line. This method allows teams to precisely manage both vertical descent and lateral movement while maintaining backup safety protocols throughout the evolution. System Overview
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Two-Point Load-Distributing System In rope rescue and rigging, the two-point load-distributing system is a core strategy for building safety and stability into anchor setups. When only two viable anchor points are available, this system allows for even force distribution—reducing the strain on each point and protecting against sudden failure. The system is simple in concept
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Transferring from an Anchor to an Anchor System When a single anchor point isn’t strong enough to support the system, you must connect multiple anchor points. This creates an anchor system. The system must be configured so that if one anchor fails, the entire system doesn’t collapse. This kind of redundancy is not optional. It
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