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Newsletter Introduction, 2006 Issue 3 Reaping and Sowing; A Harvest of Plenty or of Little There is a principal in this world that says “ you will reap what you sow”; The one who sows to themselves will in fact reap eventual destruction (to themselves and to others), but to the one who sows to benefit and bless others… well, they will reap a harvest of abundance and life. Bring it home for second… I asked my son (13 years old) , why do you think we desired to have kids?; He pondered this for a moment and said (with a shrug) …to have a family? Well, sort of. See, we wanted to share our lives with you (I said). Can you imagine being known and loved before you were born? To accomplish this, we needed to sow some major seeds into the life of our son. To sow good seed and have a harvest of plenty, continuous attention to the “seasons” must be employed. Oddities such as service, obedience, sacrifice and humility come into play. As a youth group worker (for both Middle School and High School students), I get to witness first hand, the fruit in the lives of tweeners and teenagers alike; this is both a blessing and a frustration. The old saying “sex, drugs and rock n roll” doesn’t hold a candle to what is happening in our young people’s lives today. The X Generation is really something to behold. They literally have the freedom to live or die at their own request. A generation who doesn’t believe in absolutes and can no longer find faith in solid foundations of integrity and character will eventually self destruct…why not? They have nothing to believe in any more. Why is this? Our lives have been crafted for one thing… to reflect the love of the One who created us. Are there people out there who would admittedly oppose this thought… of course. You may even be one of those folks. The down side to this view is that if I am wrong, I have lost nothing; however, if I am correct, then all I stand for is true and I have a purpose. Yet ironically, purpose is the very reference every human needs to have in order to accomplish and harvest abundance. Without purpose, not a single seed will grow and not a single life will thrive. Each day, a stage is set for noble accomplishments; yet few are ever realized. Much of the time, we are taught to accept things and ask no questions… to receive what is brought to us and assume this is the way it is. Many in our nation (though 70% of people polled say they believe in God) live in quiet desperation; wanting to believe they have a purpose, but inwardly not fully accepting the fact that they are wonderfully made and desired by One who gave his all... that we might have His all. Speak into your children’s lives… hope, encouragement and responsibility; to consider others as high as or higher than themselves. The soil of our life is so dependant on others. Farmers will only nod their heads in agreement; yes, soil must be tilled, replenished and given rest, if fruit is to continue to produce. Sit down with you kids, grand kids or neighbors and ask them… what is your hope and purpose? You might be very surprised at the answers you get. Peace Lance

Tech Tips

Technical - Practical Leadership for Technical Rescue by Kevin Frye Author’s note: This will be the first of a multi-part article. More will addressed in following RRG newsletters. One of the most overlooked aspects of rope rescue is the ability to efficiently direct and control and a rescue operation. As the Control Officer, we all too often focus on the tactical, or “nuts and bolts” instead of the strategic, or “big picture”. Many times a 30 minute rescue operation turns into a two hour debacle mostly due to lack of leadership and direction. As a leader responsible for technical rescue operations, you need to be able to communicate to your team members the goals and objectives of the event, (be it an actual rescue or a training exercise), and then safely complete the operation. This is a difficult task given the dynamic arena in which we often operate. The responsibilities associated with these functions usually comes with rank, but without the benefit of education and mentorship. The attributes required for running an operation must be learned and practiced in order to complete a job in a safe and timely manner. In the following sections, we will address key elements relating to the proper operation of a Technical Rescue incident or training evolution. Continued in the full article..

Manufacturer Updates from Our Vendors and Distributors

Manufacturer's Update - PMI on NFPA Ratings What does NFPA Labeling Mean? Always check the markings on a piece of equipment to verify that it meets your needs. Equipment should be labeled in accordance with any standards that it meets and include the certifier’s mark as well. Whether it carries the PMI brand or another, all of the equipment you buy from us will carry applicable markings of the standard(s) to which it is certified. In addition to being marked with NFPA, CE, or UIAA, equipment may carry other information as well. Knowing what these markings mean will help you to be a more competent rigger. Click the link for more information.

Manufacturer's Update - OSHA Fall Protection This letter from Mike Mitchell of Oregon OSHA provides answers to several common questions regarding fall protection safety. At this time, all applicable statues are unchanged from the date of this letter.

Mountain Rescue Workshop - June 17-23, 2006

Featured Products

Sterling RIT Response Rope $1.66 F090AP0001 Sterling RIT Response Rope 9mm Heat Resistant / High Strength Search Line. 9mm aramid sheath and polyester core, kernmantle construction. UL Classified NFPA tags available Also available in spooled lengths. Price is per foot.

Sterling Dynamic Rope 10.7mm Marathon Ultra 60 Meters, Blue $244.95 MU06x060 Dynamic ropes are quickly becoming neccessary standard equipment in many rescue operations. Sterling's ropes are designed to be firm, round, strong, and durable. The Marathon is the best dynamic rope for heavy use rescue operations. Multiple colors and patterns available. Length: 60 Meters Price is per each 60 meter length of pre-cut rope.

Yates Voyager Riggers Harness $370.00 YA380_Riggers For professional use in stage rigging and construction applications where a lightweight Class III harness with positioning rings and multiple attachment points are desired.

RRG TARP (Technical Access and Rescue Pack) $225.00   $195.00  On Sale! TARP CLOSE OUT...Limited to supply on hand. Made in the USA, this design takes the clamshell/rope bag to a whole new level. Starting with the belief that form follows function, we re-engineered each component to maximize functionality and durability.

Knots For The Rescue Service KFTRS Strength of a knot is not as important as the quality and skill in which it is tied. Knots do not break in a system that is built within normal safety parameters by skilled technicians. The vast majority of system failures in the vertical realm can be attributed to human error". NOTE: Hard copy no longer available at RRG. Digital download copy coming soon!

DVD Videos | Tower Rescue for Tower Workers $44.95 DVDTWRTW Highline Productions LLC Presents A Multi-Media DVD/CD ROM Video Presentation (80 minutes length) Hosted by Reed Thorne, Lead Instructor, Ropes That Rescue Ltd. Filmed and produced by 6 Time Emmy Award Winning, Fluid Images Inc. NOTE: See 5 video previews highlighting rescue techniques in this DVD. TOWER RESCUE FOR TOWER WORKERS is specifically designed for tower worker and linemen rope rescue of fellow workers; presenting a perspective of rescue training in a way never imagined before. ·Basic to advanced rescue techniques specifically for structural locations. ·Patient assessment and stabilization. ·Techniques on how to extricate uninjured (trespassers), ill, or slightly injured patients. ·3-Dimensional angles and perspectives only seen in major motion pictures Multi-Media Package includes: *Interactive Multi-Lesson DVD *Complete Course Syllabus on CD ROM

At Sterling Rope, the game of climbing starts early. Here Camryn Morton (daughter of Sterling Rope guru Sam Morton) opts out of the easy 5.9 seam and negotiates the 5.13a friction slab instead. Dad is frightfully anxious when Camryn calmly shrugs it off and says… “Its ok dad, mom showed me how.” Sorry Sam..