"John, I will ask Ryan if it is ok to give you his email address and you guys can move from there. I've never heard of the TWP belay. I first started with a Mariners load releasing hitch until I was taught the Radium now my preference is a set…"
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Jeremy Fox commented on Mike Donahue's group Technical Rope Rescue"Mike, I would be interested in seeing how you handle the I'D in a belay setting. Do you just hold it at 90 deg the whole time you are lowering on belay? and the person being lowered pulls on the belay line? I was always taught the the belay…"
Jeremy Fox commented on Mike Donahue's group Technical Rope Rescue"Mike, Don't get me wrong I really like the Petzl I'D but I do prefer a tandem prusik belay set up. Yes you have to use a LRH but if you the I'd for some reason turns 90 deg it is no good. The rope just slips. If the belayer is doing…"
Jeremy Fox replied to David Malcomson's discussion Stokes Rigging in the group Technical Rope Rescue"We use a system that was taught by Peak Rescue Institute for a class 5 raise or lower.
On the lower end of the stokes we use 2-adj litter attendant straps connected to a set of 4s by a triangular link. This connects to a SMC rigging plate. At the…"
Jeremy Fox commented on Mike Donahue's group Technical Rope Rescue"oh yeah and Jon, I have found that the best way to use the Petzl Id is by making sure you don't use your whole hand to activate the lever. Just use 2 fingers to pull on the lever. If you use your whole hand you pull with too much force."
Jeremy Fox commented on Mike Donahue's group Technical Rope Rescue"John, I know of a Fire Department that used their Pierce Ladder Truck for a raising operation. I do believe they used their Lyfe Pulley system. Here is a link to the article on Vent-Enter-Search. http://www.vententersearch.com/?p=338 If you would…"
Jeremy Fox joined Julie Simmons's group
Elevator & Escalator Rescue
Contains important information for technical rescue members, training officers and fire company members alike. Learn the risks involved in elevator and escalator rescues and how to face them successfully.
Jeremy Fox replied to John Watkins's discussion FIRE APPARATUS OF THE FUTURE"John,
Here is a link to Freightliner website. They have a Hybrid cab and chassis that, I believe, E-One fire apparatus is considering to use for Heavy Rescue.
http://www.freightlinertrucks.com/trucks/find-by-model/m2e-hybrid/
Hope this can lead…"
Jeremy Fox joined Rick Lasky's group
“Pride and Ownership”
What are you and your department doing to get your firefighters to take ownership?Grab a cup of coffee and let’s visit!…and don’t forget to check out our Pride and Ownership show on Fire Engineering Radio.See More
Jeremy Fox replied to Rudy Dinkins's discussion PETZL ID/540 Belay in the group Technical Rescue"Good Morning Brothers, I am part of a Special Operations Rescue Team here in WA. The Peztl ID was introduced to me about 2 years ago when my Capt. came back from a rope rescue class in Joshua Tree, CA put on by Peak Rescue Institue. I took the…"
Jeremy Fox joined Art Bloomer's group
Technical Rescue
Does your department have technical rescue capabilities? What kind of problems are you facing in regards to staffing, training and equipment? If you have any gadgets or special techniques, this is the place to share them.
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