MAGNA 1-1/2 ton wire rope puller

Controlled Impact Rescue Tool (CIRT)

Watch a video of the new CIRT concrete breaching tool in action againts a pair of jackhammers. This tool is on the new USAR Rescue Rig which was acquired largely due to the efforts of Special Operations Chief Mike Lingrey. Click here to watch a demonstration of the CIRT operation procedure.

Simulated High Angle Rescue Video

Check out the link below for an interesting video from RRG... wilderness rescue using the AZ
Vortex.  They do a great job of being efficient with their time.

Some things to look for...

1. What equipment does the initial recon medic use to repel to the patient?
2. What type of knot do they tie for the mainline anchor?

High Angle Raise with Vortex Side A-Frame

In part 2 (link below), notice the "Rock Exotica"  omni block double pulleys with the swivel. They open from the side to allow easy entry of the rope.

Also, I like the way that they get the stokes down to the patient quickly, and THEN set up the High directional while the attendants are packaging the patient.

Part 2

More questions to think about...

Is the Spec-Pak acceptable c-spine immobilation?  Can we use this as a harness to secure the victim?

Any discussion or thoughts on how this does or does not relate to the way we do things, please post a comment!

Stay Safe!

OMNI-AZTEC ELITE "SET-OF-FOURS"

Want more information about your Aztec kit but are afraid to ask?  Here is a full color manual showing the assembly procedure and some specifications.

AZTEK Elite Color pdf

Hopefully there will never be a reason to disassemble the SOF but a good technician understands how things work so he can adapt to the unexpected.

"Knot of the Day"
Bowline with Yosemite finish
Practice this knot at the station tonight while standing by between calls...
1. In the open
2. Around an object
3. Backwards
4. With your eyes closed
5. With gloves on

When the need comes to tie this knot at night in the rain and mud, it will be second nature!

Resource for USAR Information

EFD Rescue Techs...

As stated in our recent training session, the USACE FOG manual can be found in PDF format on the following website...

Disaster Engineer

FOG Manual PDF

Shoring Operations Guide (SOG) Manual

A good self study drill would be to look through these manuals to familiarize yourself to the contents.

Thank You for your attention and participation during our training session.

Snohomish County Rope Rescue Manual

Representitives from departments in Zones 9, 11, and 12 are meeting to establish a standard set of operating procedures for rope rescue.

If you have any input or ideas, please contact your team coordinator and have them forward these ideas to the committee.

GRIGRI - Belaying the leader
by Petzl-crew

For anyone not familiar with the GRIGRI device in our bottom up lead climbing kit, this is an video is interesting.