Recently, I have had some interesting conversations with friends (representing numerous avenues of rescue rigging thought), about the usage (or lack of) rescue “racks”. Whether, small mini racks, large “break bar” racks, or anything in between. Issues of safety, standards (NFPA 1670), persona preference (NFPA 1006) and applications all had common interlacing. I can see a trend brewing, but before I comment on them, I would like to ask ya’ll…
Racks… do they still have any value in rope rescue operations? If so, where and when? Given all the statics, product new releases and innovations in techniques, I think this is valid question. What do you think? We’d love some feedback. Future installments of our video projects will reflect the consensus of thought.
(The links provided are not officially the most up to date pieces of information, but are close enough to be considered a solid start).
