Equipment

Nov 5, 20191 min read

Petzl ASAPs as Back Ups on Highlines

Ronin Safety and Rescue, a rescue training and service provider in Vancouver, BC, did some "backyard" testing on the use of Petzl ASAPs...

Jun 21, 20163 min read

Four Years Wearing the Khard

Four years ago Arc Teryx provided our GRIMP Team 7 Khard packs for use during the competition (and after). As we have just completed the...

Mar 3, 20161 min read

Equipment Review: Traverse 540 Rescue Belay

In this video, Pat discusses the Traverse 540 Rescue Belay. Overview of the device as well as demonstrations for rigging. What do you...

Jan 29, 20161 min read

Equipment Review: Sparrow 200

In this video, Pat discusses the Sparrow 200; another self-braking descender for rescue purposes. Overview of the device as well as...

Jan 8, 20161 min read

Equipment Review: Petzl ID

In this video, Pat discusses the Petzl I’D; a self-braking descender for rescue. Overview of the device as well as demonstrations for...

Nov 10, 20152 min read

Metro Vancouver GRIMP Day Kit

For the past three years 6 firefighters from Metro Vancouver Canada fire departments and a BC Ambulance Paramedic have competed in the...

Oct 24, 20151 min read

Ronin Quick Response Pack

Ronin teams deploy with what we term as a “quick response pack”. This bag is designed to be worn by the rescuer or tossed into a confined...

Oct 6, 20153 min read

Standby Logistics: How Hard Can it Be?

From an employee who is assigned a job as a confined space technician, the process of getting a job lined up and getting staff to the job...

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