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The Rigging Lab at Rescue Response Gear, a state of the art rope access and rope rescue training facility, was designed with your training experience in mind for the purpose of providing top quality, industry standard training in tandem with elite instructors. In the Rigging Lab our purpose is to teach the technique as well as the physics behind the technique so as to arm students with a complete understanding of the reason behind the action. Our goal is that you come out of the lab exhibiting a comprehensive knowledge of the spectrum of techniques applicable to your niche, with an understanding of the strengths and limits of those techniques, with the decision making capabilities for quick evaluation in applying relevant techniques to real-life scenarios and with the foundation of knowing the "why" behind it all. Once out of the lab you'll be equipped for the vertical challenges ahead and sure to come back... guaranteed! Come and rig up. It's A Wrap Another kudo of the Rigging Lab, it will double as a filming location for Raven Collective Media, the media professionals of "Brand In Use" who you may have recognized as those responsible for the production of the latest Rescue Response Gear videos. Working in coordination with training class sessions in some cases they'll be on scene shooting video of students in real-time. It is quite possible you could find yourself playing a role in a future video feature produced from those that many within the rescue industry have come to respect and appreciate. World Class Instruction Not all rigging and rescue instructors are created equal. Come learn under the tutelage of world class instructors including rope rigging experts Pat Rhodes, Darren Jeffrey, Travis McDaniel and others. You are ensured a platform of exhaustive elite professional instruction. Pat Rhodes Born in Phoenix, Arizona on April 3, 1951; performed special operations/technical rescue for Phoenix FD for 28 years; Rescue member for FEMA Task Force; Instructor of Advanced Rigging and Technical Industrial Access; specialities in rope rescue, extreme confined space environments, structural steel rescue, and general industry rescue and worker access; current member of NFPA; meets current requirements of NFPA 1041, Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Levels 1 and 2. Darren Jeffrey Born in Hemet, California on June 20, 1970; obtained early education in Hemet, California; professional wildland fireman from 1990-1999; ATS founder and president from 1999 until present. Specialized training in technical rope rescue systems through the AMGA and PCIA, swiftwater rescue systems through Rescue 3, wilderness medical training through the Wilderness Medicine Institute, NFPA 1670 Rescue Rope Technician and Specialist certified through Peak Rescue Institute, ATS technical canyon rescue certification. Travis McDaniel Born in Arcadia, Calfornia, March 21, 1980; obtained early education in Arcadia and La Canada Flintridge; continued education at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon; worked at ATS from 2003 until present serving as Special Operations Director. Specialized training in technical rope rescue systems through the PCIA, swiftwater rescue systems through Rescue 3, International, wilderness medical training through the Wilderness Medicine Institute, F4 bailout instructor certification through Sterling Rope, and technical canyon rescue certification through ATS. Where is the Rigging Lab?       Address:   601 N. Larch St., Sisters, OR 97759 Training Courses A broad array of course offerings are available in the Rigging Lab. For more info or to register for one of the below listed courses, click on the course name. If course name is not clickable, please call 888-600-9116 for information. Rigging Physics 1 • January 30 – February 1, 2012   Enrollment status:   Closed Rigging Physics 2 • February 2 – February 4, 2012   Enrollment status:   Closed Rigging Physics 1 & 2 Combo • January 30 – February 4, 2012   Enrollment status:   Closed Portable Anchors / Artificial High Directionals • February 27 – March 2, 2012   Enrollment status:   Closed   Horizontal Rigging Systems / Highlines • March 26 – March 30, 2012   Enrollment status:   Open Confined Space Entry and Rescue • April 23 – April 27, 2012   Enrollment status:   Open Wilderness Rigging for Hunters • May 21 – May 23, 2012   Enrollment status:   Open More details coming... Rigging for Rescue & Arborists • May 24 – May 26, 2012 NFPA 1006 Technical Rope Rescue Technician • June 18 – June 22, 2012   Enrollment status:   Open Portable Anchors / Artificial High Directionals • July 30 – August 3, 2012   Enrollment status:   Open   More details coming... Rope Access Level 1 (SPRAT Compliant) • August 20 – August 21, 2012 Rope Access Level 2 (SPRAT Compliant) • August 22 – August 23, 2012 Rope Access Level 3 (SPRAT Compliant) • August 24 – August 25, 2012 NFPA 1006 Technical Rope Rescue Technician • September 24 – September 26, 2012 Horizontal Rigging Systems / Highlines • October 22 – October 26, 2012 Theatrical Rigging for the Film Industry Wind Turbine Tech Rescue Light and Fast Rope Access / Rescue Fire Technical Rescue Training CALL 888.600.9116 OR EMAIL US ABOUT OUR RIGGING LABS AND INTRODUCTORY OFFERS While attending class be sure to take advantage of the first class accommodations available in beautiful Central Oregon.

Rigging Lab Course | Horizontal Rigging Systems | MAR 26-30 '12 $785.00 RLCHORIZRIGSYSHI Horizontal Rigging Systems / Highlines (New Jan '12) NEW LOW PRICE   Previously $1,215.00   Now $785.00 Course Dates:   March 26 – March 30, 2012 This course covers Horizontal Systems which is any rigging that requires some aspect of highly controlled influence from some other point separate from the original fall line. Usually people associate this with highlines. This course not only addresses that wonderful world of highlines, but we will also give the participant a solid foundation of even more usable techniques such as Dynamic Directionals and Two Rope Systems.

Rigging Lab Course | Confined Space Entry and Rescue | APR 23-27 '12 $785.00 RLCCONSPENTRES (New Jan '12) NEW LOW PRICE   Previously $1,100.00   Now $785.00 Course Dates:   April 23 – April 27, 2012 This training is congruent to the requirements of NFPA 1006, Level 1 and 2 for Confined Space Technical Rescuer. Included are in depth studies in the many phases of confined space rescuers encompassing scene management, lockout/tagout, atmospheric monitoring, ventilation, SCBA/supplied air, portable anchor systems, patent packaging, and entry and extrication.

Rigging Lab Course | Wilderness Rigging for Hunters | MAY 21-23 '12 $375.00 RLCWILDRIGHUNT (New Jan '12) NEW LOW PRICE   Previously $750.00   Now $375.00 Course Dates:   May 21 – May 23, 2012 Rigging skills are highly usable commodities when hunting, fishing, camping or any other activity that requires surviving in the wild. This course will arm the participant with valuable rope skills, including applicable knot craft, rappelling and ascending rope, construction of wilderness anchors, advance (back saving) rigging skills associated with moving heavy objects like stuck vehicles or hauling your big game out of difficult locations.

Rigging Lab Course | NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician | JUN 18-22 '12 $785.00 RLCNFPA1006RRTECH (New Jan '12) NEW LOW PRICE   Previously $1,100.00   Now $785.00 Course Dates:   June 18 – June 22, 2012 This course is congruent to the requirements of NFPA 1006 for Rope Rescue Technical Rescuer. The participant in this course will receive state-of-the-art training in applied studies of force multipliers, construction of elevated anchor systems over difficult edges, and in the rigging of horizontal systems.

Rigging Lab Course | Portable Anchors / AHD | JUL 30 - AUG 3 '12 $785.00 RLCPORTANCAHD Portable Anchors / Artificial High Directionals (New Jan '12) NEW LOW PRICE   Previously $1,150.00   Now $785.00 Course Dates:   July 30 – August 3, 2012 The curriculum of this rope technician’s skills course is designed to serve 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, fine tuning back-tying skills and among other advanced skills & knowledge, advancing the practitioner’s knowledge when rigging high directional anchors for horizontal systems.

Rigging Lab Course | Rigging Physics 1 | Enroll Date Pending RLCRIGPHYSICS1. (New Jan '12) Course Dates:   Pending schedule coordination - Jan/Feb 2012 course is full. This course is designed to give the participant a working base of knowledge in those misunderstood areas of force multipliers and rigging physics that are applicable to modern efficient rope rescue. Included in this course are interactive, hands-on classroom presentations, with the main focus on field application of friction coefficients, tension & compression, fall factors/impact force, and resultant forces.

Rigging Lab Course | Rigging Physics 2 | Enroll Date Pending RLCRIGPHYSICS2. (New Jan '12) Course Dates:   Pending schedule coordination - Jan/Feb 2012 course is full. This course is an advance continuation of Rigging Physics I; in this class we will present more deductive reasoning along with whiteboard analysis. We will also analyze and challenge many traditional rigging gospels such as true belays and the BCCTR Rescue Belay Competence Drop Test.

Rigging Lab Course | Rigging Physics 1 & 2 | Enroll Date Pending RLCRIGPHYSICS12COMBO. (New Jan '12) Course Dates:   Pending schedule coordination - Jan/Feb 2012 course is full. This is Rigging Physics 1 & 2 combined at additional savings -- 15% off individual course price. The curriculum is designed to give the participant a working base of knowledge in those misunderstood areas of force multipliers and rigging physics that are applicable to modern efficient rope rescue and then progress into the presentation of more deductive reasoning along with whiteboard analysis, analyzing and challenging many traditional rigging gospels such as true belays and the BCCTR Rescue Belay Competence Drop Test.

Student Discounts On Gear All students attending a training course in the Rigging Lab are eligible for a 10% discount on purchases of select gear when purchased with Rescue Response Gear. Coupon code for website purchases are made available during course attendance. Shots from the Rigging Lab Browse the "Sisters Oregon Guide" web site below for local lodging, dining, recreation & more. Sisters Oregon Guide web site will load here: Rescue Response Gear Courses at the Rigging Lab Rigging Physics I Rigging Physics II Theatrical Rigging for the Film Industry Wilderness Rigging for Hunters Wind Turbine Tech Rescue Horizontal Rigging Systems / Highlines Light and Fast Rope Access / Rescue Portable Anchor Systems – Module I – Artificial High Directionals Portable Anchor Systems – Module II – Artificial High Directionals Portable Anchor Systems – Module III – Artificial High Directionals Confined Space Entry and Rescue Fire Technical Rescue Training Rope Rescue Technician I/II SPRAT Instruction To register for an above listed course Contact Us or call 1-888-600-9116. Please include the course name in the "Contact Us" form or phone call.

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