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Petzl Technical Workshops-Solutions “Fully Assembled”

Regarding the upcoming Petzl Workshops: I can speak from experience; the Petzl Solutions Workshops are “fully assembled” with no missing parts.  From start to finish, products and solutions are presented in a professional manner with a high level of energy; Lots of things to cover and not much time to “dilly-dally” around.  I would recommend any of these workshops for any technician.” Lance Piatt, owner Rescue Response Gear.

The next workshop is the Petzl Equipment Management Workshop, August 24-25, 2010. Sign-Up Deadline: July 30, 2010.

Workshop participants will learn Petzl’s recommendations for care, maintenance, and inspection of life safety equipment. The program will cover practical techniques and procedures required to conduct thorough examinations, produce inspection reports, and specify corrective action when needed. Considerations for creating a thorough life safety equipment management system and inspection regime will also be covered.
Instructor: Rick Vance

After that the Petzl Climbing and Arborist Workshop, August 26-27, 2010. Sign-Up Deadline: July 30, 2010.

Workshop participants will learn about advanced tree-climbing systems that make tree climbing safer, easier, and more efficient. Topics will include single rope and double rope techniques, limb walking, and climbing rope installation / retrieval. Basic concepts of physics and mechanical advantage will be introduced as they relate to climbing systems. Arborist ascent and aerial rescue techniques will also be covered. Drop tests will be performed to demonstrate the strengths and limitations of key pieces of equipment.
Instructors: Luke Glines & Charley Wagner

You can check out other Training Workshops coming up at RescueResponseGear.com.


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Lessons of the Mount Hood Tragedy: Who Pays for Search and Rescue?

Having been trapped on Mt. Hood and needing the services of PMRU (MRA Team based in Portland and Mt. Hood), I know full well… both sides of the argument. However, being on a technical rescue team for many years also gives me a clearer understanding of being “in the service of others”… many of the thousands of men and women who give of their time, energy and money attest to the generosity of the human heart. Politicians can barely tie their own shoes, much less make a common sense call… this is no exception.

Adventure and negligence; who makes this call? Love to hear your comments below. Or jump into the Facebook discussion on Lessons of the Mount Hood Tragedy: Who Pays for Search and Rescue?

This letter is a must read… Lessons of the Mount Hood Tragedy: Who Pays for Search and Rescue?

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Rescue Response Gear is releasing rescue video #3 November 16th

We are excited to announce the new release of our 3rd rescue video: Rescue Response Team High Angle Raise with Vortex Side A-frame Part 1 File N015.
Many of you have become very familiar with not just our video scenarios, but with our company as well. However, for those who aren’t, a brief introduction would be great.
Our goal at Rescue Response Gear is to inspire and implement solutions. Solutions for not just the necessities of rescue and rigging, but of heart, soul and spirit as well. Not sure how that works?

Every event in our lives has consequences (both positive and negative); decisions made one moment, effect not just our lives, but others as well. I can think of no other example of love, than when a person gives his life (or puts it on the line) for another. The greatest example of this is Jesus, who gave His life for us… that we may live. You (reading this letter) live in amazing company.

So to this, our first video introduced a young boy, who when rappelling into a cave, fell and fractured his ankle. The Rescue Response Team responded and created an artificial high directional via a deflected-offset, using a bat-wing pulley system at one end and an AZTEK set-of-fours at the other. The medic rappelled to the patient, treated the injured as best as possible and the team hauled him up and out.

The second video, a scenario involving a young girl who sustained massive head trauma and C-Spine injury as a result of falling backwards on a very steep rock band. The Rescue Response Team was on scene to treat and evacuate the patient. A dual track-line was used to lower her to the awaiting arms of the medics after the rescue team immobilized the neck and spine and treated a large skull fracture. The amazing Arizona Vortex Multi-pod AHD was used to perform the job of creating the angle for the lower.

Arizona Vortex Multi-pod Side S-A Frame

Arizona Vortex Multi-pod Side S-A Frame

I am not at liberty tell you what the 3rd video installment is, but I can tell you it will be well worth the view. The impact forces of a 60′ fall on the human body can really do some damage.

What RRG wishes to express is that we all need each other. To communicate a need is not always easy. Walking around our problems and other’s shortcomings might seem the best tactic, but in the end, could lead to some serious negative consequences. The Lord gave His life for us that we might serve others. So in that spirit, we at Rescue Response Gear say thank you to all who serve.

Enjoy our next video Rescue Response Team High Angle Raise with Vortex Side A-frame Part 1 File N015. Release is expected Monday the 23rd. In the mean, check out all the Rescue Response Gear video and product education pieces.

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