Posts Tagged Rescue Response Team

Rope Access courses at The Rigging Lab

Jun 27

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Ascenders/Belay/Rappel, Industrial Rope Access, Rope Access, Training for Technical Rope Rescue, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

So what is rope access and why would I need such a “skill”? Great question…
Click here to see the Rope Access Project Trailer

What is Rope Access?
Rope access refers to a set of techniques where ropes and specialized hardware are used as the primary means of providing access and support to workers. Generally a two-rope system is employed: the working rope supports the worker and the safety rope provides back-up fall protection. For More Information….
Why use rope access?
Modern rope access equipment, techniques, and training can be combined to produce an exceptionally safe, versatile, efficient, and cost-effective way to solve vertical access problems.

Course Schedule for Rope Access SPRAT Level 1
Course Schedule for Rope Access SPRAT Level 2

Rope access is safe. Independently-certified rope-access technicians uphold an enviable safety record with no fatalities and few lost time incidents while working on rope.
Rope access is versatile. Technicians can apply the techniques in a wide variety of environments, from confined-space penstocks to massive concrete structures to complicated steel installations. Unlike traditional access methods, custom rope-access solutions can be designed to fit various applications quickly and inexpensively.
Rope access is efficient. Systems are installed and dismantled quickly and often require fewer personnel than traditional access methods. Rapid deployment limits disruption to facility operations by minimizing downtime.
Rope access is economical. Fewer personnel, faster completion, less equipment, and minimal downtime mean lower costs.
Who uses rope access and what are the benefits?
For industrial and commercial inspectors, contractors, consultants, technicians, specialists, steeplejacks, firefighters, arborists, foresters, trainers and related inspector, contractor, consultant, technician, specialist, arborist, forester, steeplejack, and trainer companies or their needs for equipment, gear, team building, supplies or a class, course or program.

For More Information on rope access courses and SPRAT certifications, go to www.rescueresponse.com

Tags: Industrial Rope Access, petzl, Rescue Response Team, Rigging Lab, Rope Access, SPRAT, wind turbines

High Angle Rigging Solutions

Feb 11

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in DVD and Video, Harnesses, Services & Education, Tower Rescue | No Comments

Tower rescue vs. structural rescue vs. rural rescue operations. While many (most) of the technique in the Tower Rescue DVD series may appear to be specifically for “tower rescue”, all are interchangeable and well suited for situations such as bridges, cliffs, “solid structures”, where you must climb down, be lowered, climb up, to the victim. A clear distinction between tower rescue, cliff rescue and structural rescue may be indicated, but is not delineated in this production. Techniques are simply that… techniques. Off-sets, butt-blocks, pick-offs, litter scoops, high directionals ect… are all elements clearly seen in rural and industrial settings.

Tower is not for everyone, but the skills shown on the Tower Rescue DVD is useful to all rope rescue technicians. The parallels between tower rescue and say… mountain are extremely close: climbing, weight of the rope, weight of the equipment, bottom up techniques are all mirrored skills. Lean and mean is a mandate for both.

So… don’t make the mistake others have made by passing on Tower Rescue simply because you think “tower” does not apply to you. If you deal, in any way, with high angle rescue, the techniques found in Tower Rescue will make your job so much easier. View them, practice them, use them.

Below are two trailers from the DVD Tower Rescue for Emergency Responders.

To watch more free trailers click here.

Tags: Arborist & Tree Climbing, artificial high directional, climbing, dvd, emergency response, Industrial Rope Access, Rescue Response Team, rigging and rescue, rope rescue, tower rescue, Video

Local News: Film explores rescue scenarios

Dec 9

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Services & Education | No Comments

I have long felt that our company is about significance rather than success. Success can be defined by many parameters, but significance is generally held as a by product of going beyond the call of duty and the result is a blessing for others.

Rescue Response Gear has created a series of reality based videos for the purposes of bringing more than just gear to our customers. A sense of community, purpose, planning and strategy; sort of like life. We had the honor of having our local paper stop by one of our film shoots to ask a few questions; check out the article. We were really glad they did.

Among the RRG’s manufacturers, (Petzl, Sterling Rope, etc.) we are consistently at the top or very close to the top in every category of sales and service for their gear, and in video and product consulting.

Tags: education, News, rescue response gear, Rescue Response Team, training, Video

Getting Ready For Traumatic C-Spine Injury

Nov 4

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in First Aid & Medical | No Comments

The call came in early morning to the Rescue Response Team: “EMS has requested an assist to evacuate a girl who has fallen part way down a cliff. We don’t know how far she has fallen, but let’s get ready for a traumatic C-spine injury and make sure we have the litter ready.”

Matt, the Incident Command (IC), informed me that I would be the lead medic on this rescue, so I quickly checked over my medical evacuation pack to make sure it had the essential elements for this wilderness rescue: gloves, gauze, bandages, dressings, ACE, BP cuff and other items that I may need for the potential gamut of wounds and traumatic injuries we may encounter.

My mind raced with thoughts of all that we could be potentially dealing with as we drove to the location of the incident. I ran through my assessment plan in my head and stuck some tape on my pant leg so I would be ready to record the most important bits of information I would collect during the time I would be administering care to the patient. I have learned during past wilderness rescues, when rain, wind and snow are ripping past me, that trying to record things on paper becomes problematic. Having tape attached to my leg was my preference. (Click Here For Full Article)

Tags: C-spine, emergency management, emergency response, first aid, medic, Rescue Response Team, Video

Community and Why?

Oct 23

Posted by Rescue Response Gear in Agros, Video | 1 Comment

Many have asked me what the purpose of the Rescue Response Team (RRT) videos. The answer is quite simple; community. Having been with an active SAR team for many years and associated with others for as long, it struck me that are a ton of stories to be told; some from the technicians and members of the team, and others from the patient or injured person themselves.

My core heart is to see transformation in the hearts of men and women all over the world. Transformation of our hearts, our culture… our lives. Jesus said the Truth will set you free. Serving and transformation go hand in hand. Changing lives only occur when our lives our put on the firing line of community with others. A perfect example of this is a Search-and-Rescue team.

I put my vision out there and spoke with a friend of mine (Eli Pyke of Zion Pictures) and the same hope of freedom was heard from him. Thus, the first project of hope began and the Rescue Response Team had it’s first call out. The bulk of the projects are given to the members of RRT, to have them place their heart, emotions and energies out there. Matt, the Team Leader, is perfect example of strength, honor and service. This is why he is Team Leader, respect and honor is given him, because he whole heartedly gives to others without asking for anything in return.

True community that expects transformation, must give first. This giving must cost them something; a sacrifice if you will. Putting the patient first must mean everything else done from that point on is to serve that one person. A community of service is not one person or idea, but many working together to perform and give blessings. Yes, a leader is needed, but only as far as to cultivate the makings of a vision and that vision is performed by many. Narcissism has no place in community.

I wanted the heart and sound of service; thus communication, patient treatment, rigging for the rescue and transporting of the patient for medical help is all part of the scope. Music, light, angles, and sometimes… the quietness of just listening to the wind through the trees are enough to tell the tale. Love, Light and Melody.

I hope this helps. In short, God transforms our lives, but He needs vessels of clay, willing to perform tasks others are not willing to do. Thus, the projects are “dedicated to everyone who risks their lives to rescue those in need”. And this my friends, can be anywhere and everywhere; inspire and implement solutions.

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