All belay lines must be connected dorsally to a Class 3 harness. All knots require safeties. Two-tensioned rope systems solve all problems. All technical rescues and trainings that were conducted over ...

As a crew leader, boss or officer, many points in one’s career stand out. Personally, it was quite powerful when one of my team members was on rope, connected to a litter basket, floating in air ...

New recruits for the Grand Junction Fire Department spent two days this week practicing live fire and rope rescue techniques, training alongside current firefighters. “These are folks that have ...

Low-occurrence events are a concern for many departments. These calls account for only a small percentage of responses and have the greatest element of uncertainty for our personnel. They fall into ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Crews with the Zoneton Fire Protection District joined firefighters from Shepherdsville, Zoneton and Southeast Bullitt Fire Departments Monday to train for rope rescues. The ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Answering the call to serve can be challenging work, that’s why local firefighters are training to be prepared for any emergency. “We’re essentially teaching them how ...

Mar. 20—Muskogee firefighter Malcolm Love said he learned important lessons rappelling down a tower Tuesday. "Just trust your equipment, know your equipment," he said. "I'm learning how to be more ...

The Double Loop Alpine Butterfly is a versatile knot used in climbing, arborist work, and rope rescue. This guide demonstrates two effective methods to tie the knot and offers tips for securely ...

First responders rescued one person who was suspended 100 feet up in the air by their safety line alongside a high-rise building in Arlington on Wednesday. Rescue crews used a rope rescue techniques ...

Firefighters used rope rescue techniques to safely remove Mudge the puppy from the well Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously ...