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Mar 15

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Ascenders/Belay/Rappel, DVD and Video, Hardware, Harnesses, Industrial Rope Access, RRG TV Streaming Video, Services & Education, Training for Technical Rope Rescue, Uncategorized, Video | No Comments

What is up with all these promotional videos? Who is Red Ibex Films? What is Rescue Response Gear doing these days? The answer really is simple… Yep, that is the answer. SIMPLE. Our desire is to deliver, in whatever way possible, this message… We want your business and would love to work with you. Sometimes that means even when you are not ready to buy “anything” we are still ready to deliver products that you can use.

Red Ibex Films, is RRG’s in-house video team. We film much of our instruction pieces from our workshops and courses in conjunction with Rigging Lab, as well as work really close with our vendors (such as Sterling Rope, Petzl and Rock Exotica).

Red Ibex Films Gear Vault

Our focal point is our customers and we have a ton to offer you. We know we need to earn your trust, and so we go the extra distance to show you that we value you and are willing to invest a lot of time, energy and resources… at the risk of not really knowing you will visit us. We hope you do, but in case you don’t, we want our site and resources to continue to bless the work and play you do.

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iRescue iSled Two Person Rescuer, Unconscious Victim

Aug 15

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Rescue and Rigging Training, Safety Equipment, Video, Water Rescue | No Comments

Inflatable Rescue Boards @ http://www.rescueresponse.com/store/c4waterman-isled-inflatable-rescue-sleds.html. The official rescue sled of the USLA. Pump it up and attach this PWC sled to the back our your personal water craft for tow surfing, swift water rescue, or just for fun. Designed by Brian Keaulana, Archie Kalepa and Todd Bradley, this sled has multiple, easy to grab handles around the perimeter. Stainless steel center attachment and side attachments points. Very durable friction reducing nose. It comes with a pump that easily inflates the iSled to a stiff 10 psi. It also comes with attachment rigging including Black Diamond caribiners. The iSled deflates for easy storage and transportation.
For More, go to http://www.rescueresponse.com/store/c4waterman-isled-inflatable-rescue-sleds.html

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Brand In Use: Sterling Rope 3:1-9:1 Progression

Aug 9

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Arborist & Tree Climbing, Hardware, Industrial Rope Access, Pulleys, Rigging Lab, Rope & Cord, Video | No Comments

The first of many many to come… Brand In Use From Rescue Response Gear. RRG has had an amazing relationship with Sterling Rope over the years. Not everyone is aware of Sterling’s new hardware line. Sterling Rope is no longer just a “rope company”, but has joined the ranks of “full service” organizations, designed to create a pedigree rigging system (all Sterling). We at Rescue Response Gear’s The Rigging Lab, have numerous videos showing the versatility of Sterling and just how much ground they cover.

This short video highlights just a few of Sterling’s product line… HTP Static Rope, Bound Loop Prusiks, Aluminum Carabiners, and Aluminum Sheave Pulleys.

VIDEO RELEASES | Bombproof Anchors – Confined Space Rig | RRG TV

Mar 5

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Confined Space, Rescue and Rigging Training, Rigging Lab, RRG TV Streaming Video, Services & Education, Video | 1 Comment

Two new video series just added.

Elements of Rigging with Pat Rhodes Volume 1 (9 set series)

Elements of Rigging with Pat Rhodes Volume 2 (5 set series)

Now over 100 videos at Rescue Response Gear TV!

New, lower subscription prices. New savings have been passed on to us so we want to pass them on to our subscribers.

Purchase Options starting at $1

For more information go to Rescue Response Gear TV

Tags: anchor, belays and rappels, education, Industrial Rope Access, rescue and rigging, riggers, RRG TV, sterling rope, training, Video

Rigging Lab Course | Portable Anchors/AHD | FEB 27- MAR 2 ’12

Feb 9

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in DVD and Video, Industrial Rope Access, News, Rescue and Rigging Training, Rigging Lab, Rope Access, Services & Education, Training for Technical Rope Rescue, Video | 3 Comments

Great new portable anchors course for Rope Rescue Pro’s involved in Technical Rescue, Rope Access and Rigging.

We offer world class instruction renowned for providing a platform of exhaustive, elite professional industry standard instruction.

Rigging Lab Course | Portable Anchors/AHD | FEB 27- MAR 2 2012

Now Included:
Upon course completion a 6 month courtesy window for 10% discount on select Rescue Response Gear purchases. Rock Exotica’s Arizona Vortex and SMC’s TerrAdaptor are included in this offer. Coupon code for 10% discount on website purchases of select gear is made available during course attendance.

CALL 888.600.9116 OR EMAIL US ABOUT OUR RIGGING LABS AND INTRODUCTORY OFFERS

Portable Anchors/AHD • Course Dates: February 27 – March 2, 2012 (courses 1, 2 & 3 at extra savings) Enrollment status: Open

Day 1 of this rope technician’s skills course is a day for the purpose of learning the rigging theory that supports sound and reliable manipulative tripod and quad-pod skills congruent with the requirements of NFPA 1670 and 1006 Technician level. Basic force multiplier theory of artificial high directional portable anchors is a key component of this Module. Days 2-3 we will fine tune our back-tying skills as they apply to guying mono-pods and bi-pods. Intermediate force multiplier theory that is applicable to portable anchors, including a working understanding of tension/compression, coefficient of friction and resultant force are key components of this Module. Days 4-5 will advance the practitioner’s knowledge when rigging high directional anchors for horizontal systems, and for advance systems that require the rigging of multiple resultants on one anchor. Not only do we continue with advanced applications of Mono-pods, bi-pods, and tripods, we will explore the relationship between compression and tension and how this knowledge can help create elevated points in seemingly impossible locations.

Course Bonus for all four courses:

Rigging Lab course bonus: Each student receives a dvd disc copy of filming of their course jpg image Each student receives a dvd disc copy of filming of their course.

Special thanks to Sterling Rope, Rock Exotica, SMC and Yates Gear for their support in this course!

Here are some shots from the last course in the Rigging Lab at Rescue Response Gear. Rigging Physics 1 & 2.

Tags: anchor, artificial high directional, rescue and rigging, rescue response gear, riggers, Rigging Lab, rock exotica, Rope Access, rope rescue, SMC, sterling rope, technical rescue, training, Yates Gear

RRG TV Launched: Over 80 New Streaming Training Videos

Feb 2

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Rescue and Rigging Training, Rope Access, RRG TV Streaming Video, Services & Education, Tower Rescue, Training for Technical Rope Rescue, Video | No Comments

Rescue Response Gear TV… cutting-edge perspective. New light on the field.

Streaming video designed to push beyond the how of techniques to the why behind the principles of rigging.

Go to Rescue Response Gear TV to check out these great training videos.

Pay Per View & Subscriptions
The streaming video resource
for rigging solutions.
Changing how you see rope,
access, rescue, rigging & gear.

Check out some of our Free Featured Videos:

Rope Access Project – Click Here

2 Point Anchor / River Left Pick Off: Swiftwater Rescue SDLG – Click Here

Introduction & Orientation: Tower Rescue For Emergency Responders – Click Here

Tags: education, Industrial Rope Access, rescue and rigging, rescue response gear, rope rescue, RRG TV, Streaming Video, technical rescue, tower rescue, training, Video

Official Coffee Of Rescue Response Gear: Sisters Coffee

Jan 26

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Causes, News, Video | No Comments

Rescue Response Gear would like to introduce you to our go-to coffee supplier for all our coffee needs:

Sisters Coffee Company

We support Sisters Coffee Company because we share similar passions.

We support Sisters Coffee Company because we share the same neighbors.

We support Sisters Coffee Company because well… they roast great coffee!

Brisk Run With Something Hot from Raven Collective Media on Vimeo.

Sometimes, you just crave a great cup of coffee.

Tags: back country, cause, News, rescue response gear, sisters coffee company, Video

Knots, Hitches, Bends And Anchors: The Basics

Dec 29

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Rescue and Rigging Training, Rigging Lab, Rope & Cord, Rope Access, Services & Education, Training for Technical Rope Rescue, Video, Webbing & Anchors | 4 Comments

An important part of any rope access system are anchor points and knots. With the help of Peak Rescue and Raven Collective Media, Rescue Response Gear put together these short videos.

This system is used to anchor to multiple anchor points when one bombproof anchor point is unavailable.

Knots and bends are the critical points at which people and systems are joined to the rope. The ability to recognize and tie correct knots is indispensable to the rescuer. Carelessness that results in an improperly tied knot has the potential of lower strength.
Thank you Peak Rescue Institute for letting us work with you on this.

Gear used:

SMC Anchor Plate- http://www.rescueresponse.com/store/SMC_Carabiner.html

BMS Dual Hypr Micro Rack – http://www.rescueresponse.com/store/bms_micro_rack_dual.html

Tags: bends, carabiners, cmc rescue, education, hitches, knots, Peak Rescue, Raven Collective Media, rescue response gear, riggers, rope, SMC, technical rescue, training

Swift Water Rescue Videos: Point Anchor, Noodle

Dec 22

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in DVD and Video, search and rescue, Services & Education, Video, Water Rescue | 1 Comment

Another series of swiftwater rescue videos shot with the help of the City of San Diego Lifeguards and Raven Collective Media.
Gear and assist by Rescue Response Gear.

This first video is a dramatization where a victim or patient must be transported to the opposite side of the river. The team uses a 2 point anchor system (meaning two separate anchored ropes to the boat) and allows the river to “ferry” the boat to the other side and back again. A Rescue Max “line gun”, was used to get the 2nd main line to the opposite side of the river (river left). A 1:1 pulley system with a progress capture (extension from the anchor and change of direction pulley) was used on both sides of the river to maintain proper and controlled progress of the boat and rescuer.

In this next video the goal in this shoot was to capture the essence of anchors for the rescue boat and hydraulic effects of the river on the boat itself. After the Rescue Max was used to shoot the line across the river, the River Left team anchored one line while River Right A and River Right B anchored the other two ropes. The goal was to “access” a victim in a very difficult place in the river.

Using the moving water itself along with with each rope (both in tension and compression mode), the boat was ferried to an eddy behind the rock (where access the victim would likely occur). A Reach grappling tool was used to attach a separate “vector assist” line to River Left and angle the boat into proper position.

Special Thanks to:Rescue Response Gear and The City of San Diego Lifeguards

In this last video the victim desperately trying to keeping their head above the swift moving current of the river. Rescue needs to be quick. The first team heads out on Carlson Rescue Boards and to ferry the River Right (RR team). River Left (RL team) team fires the initial line across the river to the RR team who then pulls the main line across. RL team attaches “the noodle” and together, both team lower the “net” to the victim as he passes below.

A successful evolution require both teams to think quick and have river knowledge. The precise placement of the rescue capture device in the water is critical. Main river currents dictate where, and speed of the current determines how much time they have to get ready.

Gear Used:

Petzl Rescucender Rope Grab:
http://www.rescueresponse.com/store/petzl_rescucender_grabs_belays_descenders…

Extrasport Swiftwater Ranger | SAR Lifevests – PFD’s:
http://www.rescueresponse.com/store/extrasport_ranger_swiftwater_life_jackets…

Sterling Rope WaterLine 7/16 Inch:
http://www.rescueresponse.com/store/sterlings_ropes_waterlines_7_16_inch_swif…

Petzl William Carabiner:
http://www.rescueresponse.com/store/petzl_william_screwgate_carabiners_M36_SL…

Tags: anchor, carabiners, petzl, Pulleys, Raven Collective Media, search and rescue, sterling rope, swift water rescue, training, Video

Swift Water Rescue Video: Single And 2 Point Anchor, Single Victim

Nov 22

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Pulleys, Rescue and Rigging Training, Rope & Cord, search and rescue, Services & Education, Video, Water Rescue | No Comments

This Swiftwater Rescue video was shot with the help of the City of San Diego Lifeguards and Raven Collective Media.

Super quick evolution. After the river-left crew paddled (ferry angle) across the river to get to the victim, the river right crews started with the getting the Sterling water line across by using the Rescue Max and having the pilot line tied to the main line. A change of direction (CD) pulley and progress capture were employed at a high point to create a ferry angle point using the moving water as force to create the vector line (resultant) and allow the rescuer and victim safe passage back to river right.

In this second video, two rescuers ferry across the river prepped and ready to receive the line-shot from the Rescue Max. Rescuer enters the water with the far bank hauling the near band (river right) giving slack. Anchor are established on both sides of the river (2 points) with the third assist (throw bag) to complete the crossing of the rescuer in the boat. Victim is brought into the boat and slack is given in opposite order with river right now hauling. In the early stages of the crossing the river flow is used to “ferry” the boat into position for an easier haul “up river”.

Anchors are rigged with Petzl Rescue Pulley and a progress capture on both sides using a Petzl Rescucender and prusik extensions.