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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 and for the purpose of providing top quality, industry standard training in tandem with elite instructors. In the Rigging Lab our goal 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. You will 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. During designated portions of most course schedules you'll be "in class" outside surrounded by central Oregon's beautiful Cascade mountains learning your craft in the high desert while, at times, possibly "rehearsing the maneuver" at world renowned Smith Rock State Park. Once out of the lab you'll be equipped for the vertical challenges ahead and sure to come back... guaranteed! Come and rig up. World Class Instruction Our instructors possess a solid background of experience and training. The wide scope of their background is a deep well from which to draw information applicable to the training needs of the student. This in-depth understanding and mastery of subject matter coupled with relevant, ingenious instructional delivery promises our students a top quality learning experience... professional instruction at its best. Areas of Instructor Experience & Training Technical Industrial Rope Access   •   Technical Rope Rescue   •   Industrial Technical Rescue   •   Fire Rescue   •   NFPA Structural Steel Rescue   •   General Industry Rescue   •   Wilderness Rescue   •   Advanced Rigging   •   Confined Space Where is the Rigging Lab?       Address:   601 N. Larch St., Sisters, OR 97759 While attending class be sure to take advantage of the first class accommodations available in beautiful Central Oregon.   2013 Rigging Lab Course Enrollment Schedule Tentative plans for additional 2013 courses are in development. We will announce any additional, new 2013 courses here, via our eLetters and Blog posts. Course Title Course Dates Enrollment Status Tuition     The Rigger's Workshop February 4 – 8   Closed $   785       Fall Protection & Rescue for Work at Height March 11 – 14   Closed $   675       Horizontal Rigging Systems / Highlines May 20 – 24   Closed $   785       NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician June 24 – 28   Closed $   785       Rigging Physics – NFPA Tech September 23 – 27 Open $   925       Horizontal Rigging Systems / Highlines October 21 - 25   Open $   785       Confined Space Entry & Rescue November 11 - 15   Open $   785       NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician December 2 – 6   Open $   785   CALL 888.600.9116 OR EMAIL US ABOUT OUR RIGGING LAB COURSES – A state of the art rope access and rope rescue training facility – For more information... Contact Rescue Response Gear at: rigginglab@rescueresponse.com 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. One of The Rigging Lab video comments: "Having stumbled on to a video of the The Rigging Lab I was compelled to write some praise for a job well done. I was struck by the calm, clear and concise delivery of Pat Rhodes. Without a hint of [industry] chauvinism, he refers to other industries as our friends, or buddies and as competent sources of methods for orchestrating rigging. Avoiding inflammatory words, coupled with sound principles and backed by easily visualized calculations, he ties this into one great learning format… and long overdue. I feel your professional display is right on target for communicating an otherwise intimidating topic for many out there who serve the community at large. Perhaps your motto should read: Learn, Have Fun, Help Others. It doesn't get any better than that." With admirable regards, SB in Anchorage, Alaska Rigging Lab Course | Horizontal Rigging Systems / Highlines $785.00 RLCHORIZRIGSYSHI Course Dates:     May 20 – May 24, 2013   Enrollment status:   Closed     October 21 – October 25, 2013   Enrollment status:   Open 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 | NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician $785.00 RLCNFPA1006RRTECH Course Dates:     June 24 – June 28, 2013   Enrollment status:   Closed     December 2 – December 6, 2013   Enrollment status:   Open 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 | Rigging Physics – NFPA Tech $925.00 RLCRIGPHYSICSINLEV Course Dates:     September 23 – September 27, 2013   Enrollment status:   Open This course is a hybrid course for those interested in completing NFPA 1006 training with additional training in the principles of rigging physics. In addition to the study of applied rigging physics, the participant will also learn the appropriate applications of this information in the context of the classes they may be called upon to instruct.   Rigging Lab Course | Confined Space Entry and Rescue $785.00 RLCCONSPENTRES Course Dates:     November 11 – November 15, 2013   Enrollment status:   Open 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 | The Rigger's Workshop $785.00 RLCRIGWKSP1 Course Dates:     February 4 – February 8, 2013   Enrollment status:   Closed Currently no date for this course is open for enrollment. You may inquire with us if interested in scheduling this course. This five-day workshop offers technician-level training to a broad range of vertical endeavors including: Tactical Rope Access, Industrial Rope Access, High Angle Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, and Tower Access & Rescue. This course is designed to give the participant a practical working base of rigging and its physics as they are applied...   Rigging Lab Course | Fall Protection & Rescue for Work at Height $675.00 RLCFPRWKHGT Course Dates:     March 11 – March 14, 2013   Enrollment status:   Closed Currently no date for this course is open for enrollment. You may inquire with us if interested in scheduling this course. This four day course focuses on evaluating and controlling fall hazards, OSHA fall protection criteria, the inspection, use and care of fall protection equipment, the risks associated with Suspension Intolerance and the planning and implementation of evacuation and rescue systems. Participants will get hands-on experience using ANSI Z359.1 approved...   Customer CommentsSee more comments... Great site, easy website with easy checkout. Love it!! DB in Foxboro, Massachusetts I have been purchasing rigging gear from you for a few years now. Always like the service. AC in Bethany, Connecticut Great product line-up, great videos on usage of new products, awesome site. TK in Tokyo, Japan   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 For accommodations, browse the "Sisters Oregon Guide" web site below for local lodging, dining, recreation & more. Also see, Rigging Lab Student Connections: Life In Sisters, Oregon Best Western Ponderosa Lodge is less than 1 mi. down the street. Students may inquire there (1-800-893-5354 or 541-549-1234) about "The Rigging Lab/Rescue Response Gear" lodging discount. Driving Directions/Map (Best Western/The Rigging Lab) Zoom In = Single Click Image Zoom Out = Double Click Image Rigging Lab Courses (Offered in the past; some offered currently.) Confined Space Entry and Rescue Horizontal Rigging Systems / Highlines NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician Portable Anchors – Artificial High Directionals Rigging Physics 1 Rigging Physics 2 Rigging Physics 1 & 2 Combo Rigging Physics – Instructor Level Rigging Physics – Technician Level Rope Access Level 1 (SPRAT Compliant) Rope Access Level 2 (SPRAT Compliant) Rope Access Level 3 (SPRAT Compliant) Wilderness Rigging for Hunters 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. Rigging Lab Student Connections: Life In Sisters, Oregon Driving Directions/Map (Best Western/The Rigging Lab) Zoom In = Single Click Image Zoom Out = Double Click Image Sisters, Oregon Zip Code: 97759   (Post office directly across N. Larch St.) Where to find what in Sisters… LAUNDROMAT: Sisters Lock ’n’ Load, 247 N. Fir St. BANKS: Bank of the Cascades, 272 E. Main Ave., 541-549-2061 ATM South Valley Bank & Trust, 610 N. Arrowleaf Trail, 541-549-8110 ATM US Bank, 123 W. Hood Ave., 541-549-2141 ATM POLICE/FIRE: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Sisters Station, 703 N. Larch St., 541-549-2302 Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD, 301 S. Elm St., 541-549-0771 Black Butte Ranch Police, 541-595-2191 EMERGENCY: Call 911 COFFEE SHOP (WITH BAKERY & SANDWICHES): Sisters Coffee Company, 273 W Hood Ave, 541-549-0527 BAKERY: Sisters Bakery, 251 E. Cascade Ave, 541-549-0361 Hours: Open daily, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. DINING IN TOWN: The Gallery Restaurant, 171 W. Cascade Ave., 541-549-2631 Bronco Billy's Ranch Grill, 190 E. Cascade Ave., 541-549-7427 Three Creeks Brewing Co, 721 Desperado Court, 541-549-1963 Takodas in Sisters, 425 Hwy 20 West, 541-549-8620 Seasons Café, 411 E Hood Ave., 541-549-8911 The Depot Café, 250 W Cascade Ave., 541-549-2572 Rancho Viejo, 150 E Cascade Ave., 541-549-3594 Subway, 620 N Arrowleaf Trail, 541-549-9664 Martolli’s Pizza, 220 W Cascade Ave., 541-549-8356 OLD FASHIONED BURGERS IN TOWN: Ski Inn, 310 E. Cascade Ave., 541-549-3491 Sno Cap Ice Cream, 380 W Cascade Ave., 541-549-6151 McDonald’s of Sisters, 1001 Railway Avenue, 541-549-6080 DINING CLOSE TO TOWN: Brand 33 at Aspen Lakes, 16900 Aspen Lakes Dr., 541-549-4653 The Restaurant at the Lodge – Black Butte Ranch, 7 miles west of Sisters 541-595-1260 The Boathouse Restaurant, 13300 Highway 20, 541-595-2628 Hoo Doo Restaurant & Bar, 20 miles west of Sisters 541-822-3799 VARIETY STORE: Bi-Mart, 445 W. Hwy 20, 541-719-2000 HARDWARE STORE: Ace Hardware, 373 E Hood Ave., 541-549-8011 GROCERY STORE: Rays Food Place, 635 N Arrowleaf Trail, 541-549-2222 SKIS/SNOWBOARD/SNOW SHOE RENTAL: Eurosports, 182 E. Hood Ave., 541-549-2471 SKI RESORT: Hoo Doo, 20 mi. west of Sisters, Ticket Office: 541-822-3799, Snow Phone: 541-822-3337 Mt. Bachelor, 45 miles south of Sisters Reservations & Information (800) 829-2442 Snow Report 541-382-7888 SNO-PARKS (groomed snow trails): Santiam Sno-Park, near Hoo Doo Ski Resort, 20 miles west of Sisters Ray Benson Sno-Park, near Hoo Doo Ski Resort, 20 miles west of Sisters Upper Three Creek Sno-Park, 11 miles south of Sisters PUBLIC RESTROOMS: Barclay Memorial Park, between Cascade and Hood avenues on Ash Street Village Green Park, Fir St. & Washington Ave. SEASONAL PUBLIC RESTROOMS: Creekside City Park, Hwy. 20 and Jefferson St. Forest Service Kiosk at the junction of Hwys. 20 and 242 at the west end of town MEDICAL: Bend Memorial Clinic, 231 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters, 541-549-0303 High Lakes Health Care, 354 W. Adams Ave., Sisters, 541-549-9609 St. Charles Medical Center Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Rd., Bend, 541-382-4321 St. Charles Medical Center Redmond, 1253 N.W. Canal Blvd., Redmond, 541-548-8131 POST OFFICE: Sisters Post Office, 694 N. Larch St. Sisters, OR 97759 OFFICE SUPPLY (UPS): The Pony Express, 160 S Oak St., 541-549-1538 LIBRARY: Sisters Library, Corner of Cedar St. & Main Ave., 541- 312-1072 AUTO SUPPLY: Baxter Auto Parts, 303 E Hood Ave., 541-549-8888 AUTO REPAIR: Van Handel Automotive, 127 Sisters Park Dr., 541-549-0416 AUTO TIRE REPAIR: Les Schwab, 600 W Hood Ave., 541-549-1560 Davis Tire, 188 W Sisters Pkwy Dr., 541-549-6811 AUTO TOWING: Davis Towing, 188 W Sisters Park Dr., 541-549-6811 LOCKSMITH: Sisters Lock & Key, Appointments or emergency service, call 541-549-5481 or 541-771-1809 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS: Sisters Ranger Station: Hwy. 20 and Pine St., 541-549-7700 Pet/Veterinary: Black Butte Veterinary Clinic, 703 N. Larch St., 541-549-1837 Broken Top Veterinary Clinic, 67293 W. Hwy. 20, 541-389-0391 Sisters Veterinary Clinic, 371 E. Cascade Ave., 541-549-6961 Pet Boarding: Central Bark, 367 W. Sisters Park Drive (Sisters Industrial Park) 541-549-BARK (2275) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 291 E. Main Ave., 541-549-0251 CITY HALL: 520 E. Cascade Ave., 541-549-6022 If you're looking for rescue equipment, search and rescue (SAR) training, fall protection gear, industrial rope access training and equipment, tree climbing harnesses and apparel, confined space rescue training and equipment, high angle rescue equipment, mountain rescue gear, water rescue equipment, and industrial safety equipment: These and more, are specialties of Rescue Response Gear. Accept Credit Cards