The CMC Clutch by Harken Industrial is a revolutionary piece of equipment designed for a wide range of rescue and rope access operations. Known for its versatility, durability, and safety features, the Clutch has become a trusted tool in both urban and wilderness rescue scenarios, as well as in industrial settings. It excels in tasks […]
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The Twin Tension System (TTS) significantly simplifies knot passing during rope rescue operations, particularly in raising scenarios. This system allows for seamless transition and load management by utilizing staggered knot locations, enabling one side of the twin system to handle the load while adjustments are made on the other. This method is particularly effective with
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Rope rescue operations require mastery in key areas to ensure safety and efficiency. Here, we explore five essential topics that comprise the core of advanced rope rescue knowledge: Mechanical Advantage Systems, Knots and Knot Passing Techniques, Anchor Systems and Bombproof Anchors, Twin Tension Rope Systems, and Patient Packaging and Evacuation. Dive into these subjects with
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Mainline rescue and rigging systems encompass a comprehensive set of principles and techniques crucial for safely and effectively performing various forms of rescue and rigging operations. These systems are essential in scenarios like technical rescue, wilderness rescue, and industrial rigging, where precision and safety are paramount. Below is a synoptic overview of the key aspects
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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
Most people, at the end of each year, stand back and reflect on what was, what is and what should have been. An epoch season and epic events both apply to myself, our company and those around us. To date, we have produced somewhere between 600 and 700 technical rigging and rescue videos and has
From Jason Ilowite… our instructor for this flagship course 5 Day Advance Workshop. So a little bit about the upcoming 5 Day Advance Workshop and why I think it’s important and valuable. I think the five day course addresses a problem that many of us, and I say us, I’m talking about fire service, rescue.
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Two Tension Rope Systems Background: As a rescue community, it is accepted as best practice to employ a two-rope system in order to best protect life safety. Most traditionally up to this point the dedicated main dedicated belay (DMDB) has been common practice. This employs a technique in which the full amount of the load
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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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