A Look At Equipment
Join us for an ever-expanding portrayal of not just gear and equipment, but gear and equipment in use.
1.1 Welcome
1.2 Who Decides The Safety Equipment Testing Methods and Why? NFPA 2500 (1983)
2.1 Knowledge Is Really Not Left Behind
3.1 Let's Get This Thing Started!
3.2 Creating Your Rope Rescue Equipment SOP
3.3 Your Gear Selection Considerations
3.4 Equipment Strength and Safety Factors
3.5 Load Ratios of Life Safety and Rescue Equipment
4.1 The Jigger... What is it?
4.2 The AZTEK
4.3 Video Tutorial: A Visual Look at the AZTEK in Many Configurations
4.5 Petzl Jag System
4.6 SMC Advance HX Haul System
Rope and Cord Overview
Rope Fibers
Rope Construction
Frequently Asked Questions Pertaining to Rope Construction
Rope Specifications
Webbing Overview
6.1 Harnesses
Belts
Sit Harnesses
Chest/Combo Harnesses
Full Body Harnesses