Anchoring: The Realities of Self-Equalization
The terms “self-equalizing” and “load distributing” have often been used to describe anchor systems which are rigged in such a way that...
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Feb 25, 20164 min read
Advancing Vertical Rescue in Australia: A Worldwide Fact Finding Report
In 2014 Scott Young received The David Balfour Churchill Fellowship to “advance fire fighter safety by studying overseas developments in...
Ronin
Feb 18, 20163 min read
NIMS ICS for Technical Rescue Incidents
Is everyone on the same page? This article is to see if the NIMS 100 and 200 level classes are followed or just blown over because we all...
Ronin
Jan 18, 20163 min read
The Split 4 to 1 M.A.
Often during a confined space rescue there is limited room. Hence the name – Confined Space Rescue! In an industrial setting this is not...
Ronin
Dec 23, 20152 min read
Lessons Learned at GRIMP Day: Dual Team Command
Each year, I get the evaluation sheets from the teams who took part in the Grimpday. After reading it , I have noticed that there is...
Ronin
Nov 30, 20153 min read
Tailboard Talks
An industrial confined space rescue team has a distinct advantage over a public services one, such as a fire department. They have the...
Ronin
Oct 22, 20153 min read
The InchWorm Technique
Background When I started learning about confined space rescue I was shown a technique using a mechanical advantage system called the...
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