Best Rescue Rigging Podcasts (2025)

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Retrievable rigging 5:01

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13d ago5:01

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This week we chat about rigging ropes that can be retrieved. The IRATA document says can’t normally be used for rescue. Do we need to change this as we have better methods now. have a listen and let me know what you think.By Leigh

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First Aid ticket. Who needs one? 6:38

1M ago6:38

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This week we have a quick chat about first aid tickets. What IRATA say we need and could we do a bit better. Let us know what you think. Reach out on the socials.By Leigh

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Skylotec Sirius & Spark used in Training 5:28

2M ago5:28

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At 5th Point we have been using the Skylotec descenders for over 10 months now. Here is an update on what we know now.By Leigh

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IRATA RASS 9:36

3M ago9:36

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The time we have been waiting a while for the RASS Rope Access Safety Supervisor course is here. What to know who can become a RASS, or who can run a RASS course. Take a listen and find out all the info.By Leigh

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Hanging haul 5:14

3M ago5:14

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How did the hanging haul become a thing? This week we have a look at how we ended up in the roof of a training centre, hauling one of our mates to the roof. To then send him back to the ground. Is this a real situation?By Leigh

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Ep 31. Rock Exotica 59:10

4M ago59:10

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On this episode of the CMC Podcast, CMC instructor Doug McElmury talks to Rock Thompson from Rock Exotica. Rock Thompson is one of the most innovative and prolific people in any discipline that involves life safety rope equipment. In this podcast, Rock tells the story of the humble beginnings of Rock Exotica and how it has grown into a brand known …

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Spark or a Rig, what would you use. 10:19

10M ago10:19

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This week we have a chat about the main differences between the Petzl Rig and the Skylotec Spark. Which one would you use? If you would like to buy me a coffee, click the link below. buymeacoffee.com/rattacBy Leigh

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Just Get It Done, Rope Access Challenge 54:04

11M ago54:04

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This week we sit down with Andre Quinn from Just Get It Done and chat about the rope access challenge. Where did the idea come from? What’s it like to organise the first rope access competition in Australia? Where is it heading?By Leigh

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Answering some questions we have been asked. 8:56

11M ago8:56

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This week we answer a few questions we have been asked, no particular order or topic, but some very interesting questions. Some of the answers may surprise you.By Leigh

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Hoisting on a Grillion. Can you do this? 9:20

12M ago9:20

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This week we take a dive into some of the uses that Petzl say you can use a Grillion for. Big question is, can you hoist on it? If you like what we do here you can buy me a coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RATTACBy Leigh

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Is IRATA changing the age limit for courses? 9:26

1y ago9:26

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This week we have a chat about the age limit on doing you level 1. The noise on the street is that IRATA has been looking at a change. What would be the knock on affects if this was to happen? what would be the benefits and what would be the drawbacks? If you like what we do here and want to help expand the podcast, you could 'buy me a coffee', cli…

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Harness through the years 20:38

1y ago20:38

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This week we have a look at how my harness has changed over 25 years. What did I have on my harness in the late 90's and what has changed to today. Which bits of kit have lasted the test of time, what have i moved onto, and what do I miss. Let us know what you still have on your harness and isn't going anywhere soon.…

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Influential Books 1:04:04

1y ago1:04:04

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In this CMC Podcast our school instructors Craig McClure, John McKently, LeRoy Harbach, and Jason Ilowite hold a roundtable a discussion about the books, aside from technical manuals, that have been influential to them in their lives and careers. Books mentioned: "The Mission, The Men, and Me" By Pete Blaber"Up the Organization" by Robert Townsend"…

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Harken Multi Ascender 7:01

1y ago7:01

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This week we take a look at the new Harken Multi Ascender. Could this be the new direction for a chest ascender, can we now call it a point of connection, once and for all? I love the way Harken are bring tried and tested sailing technology into the world of rope access. Have you had a play with the Harken Multi ascender? let us know what you think…

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Edelrid Fuse v Petzl ASAP 12:38

1y ago12:38

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This week we have a look at the new Edelrid Fuse and compare it to the Petzl ASAP. It has been a long time coming, but has another manufacture designed an auto following back up device that works better than the ASAP? Have a listen for a side-by-side comparison, and if you have used them both, let us know which one you prefer.…

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The French connection with the Lebanese introduction. 7:27

1y ago7:27

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It's time to have a chat about another fun rescue when you are on your next IRATA course or when having a play in a training centre. This is another rescue along the lines of the Singapore special. Trying to tick as many level 3 assessment boxes as we can and only leaving the ground once.By Leigh

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Level 3 online exam 7:57

1y ago7:57

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This week we chat about the new level 3 online exam, Im sure you all have lots of questions and would like to know how it is set up and what's involved. Have a listen and we will break down how it is set up and what you can do to prepare for it.By Leigh

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We are back season 2 5:32

1y ago5:32

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Hi Everyone, We are back!, we have been on a break for a while, but now we are back. Its time to to have some more tips, tricks and chats. Have a listen on what's been going on and what we have planned for this season.By Leigh

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G Vs. T 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

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In this CMC Podcast CMC Instructors Wayne Chapman, John McKently, Doug McElmury, and Kelly Byrne hold a roundtable discussion about NFPA General Use vs Technical Use ratings. They explore how the ratings are defined, if there is a requirement to use one over the other, and possible use cases.Overheard this episode: “As long as you are buying good s…

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Fred Salazar | CMC Instructor Podcast 21:22

2+ y ago21:22

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This week we are joined by Fred Salazar. Fred started his journey into the fire services at a young age when he attended a fire academy through a junior college, followed by paramedic school. Fred's first position out of school was with a fire team working for a petrochemical plant in Southern California where he served as a full time industrial Fi…

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LeRoy Harbach | CMC Instructor Series 35:28

2+ y ago35:28

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In this CMC Instructor podcast, we are joined by LeRoy Harbach. LeRoy started in the fire service in 1981 where he worked his way up to Battalion Chief of the Caledonia, Wisconsin Fire Department. LeRoy left his Battalion Chief position to join the Waukesha Fire Department as an entry level Fire Fighter to take on new challenges and open himself up…

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Craig McClure | CMC Instructor Series 40:51

2+ y ago40:51

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This week we are joined by CMC School Instructor Craig McClure. Craig got his start in rope rescue volunteering for a Search and Rescue team in Bend, OR. Eventually after many years of volunteering and teaching in the rope rescue field Craig started his own training company called The Crackerjack Group, which he ran for nearly 10 years. After selli…

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Matthew Scharper | CMC Instructor Series 21:41

2+ y ago21:41

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Join us weekly to get to know our CMC instructors. This week we are joined by Matthew Scharper. Matthew got his start in high school, volunteering for the Search and Rescue team in Mariposa County, CA. After search and rescue, Matthew joined the Mariposa Sheriffs department where he worked as a "Gun Toter" and Search and Rescue Coordinator for over…

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Kelly Byrne | CMC Instructor Series 22:42

2+ y ago22:42

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More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/Join us weekly to get to know our CMC instructors. This week we are joined by Kelly Byrne. Kelly Started his fire service career as a Highschool cadet volunteer in 1992. After Highschool Kelly served in the United States Army as an Airborne Infantryman with the 82nd Airborne. Upon completio…

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Justin Klopfenstein | CMC Instructor Series 20:45

2+ y ago20:45

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Join us weekly to know our CMC School instructors. This week we are joined by Justin Klopfenstein. Justin started his fire career early in life. Watching his dad work in the Fire Services, Justin was inspired to start volunteering with Cal Fire in Highschool in 1992. Justin worked as an EMT from 1999 to 2001 when he got hired as a firefighter. He s…

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John McKently | CMC Instructor Series 21:46

2+ y ago21:46

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Join us weekly to get to know our CMC School instructors. This week we are joined by John McKently. John began working in the rescue industry in 1974, became an instructor with CMC in 1995, and retired as the CMC School Director in 2020. John worked for 47 years on the Montrose Search and Rescue team in Los Angeles County, CA. In this interview, we…

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Derrick Walker | CMC Instructor Series 19:20

2+ y ago19:20

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More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/Join us weekly as we get to know our CMC School instructors. This week we are joined by Derrick Walker. Derrick has a background in the industrial world working in power plants as a certified structural welder and welding inspector. Derrick has been teaching Rope Rescue Tech I / II classes …

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David Harper | CMC Instructor Series 17:03

2+ y ago17:03

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More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/Join us weekly as we get to know our CMC School instructors. This week we are joined by David Harper. David started his career by taking an EMT class in Highschool and worked his way up from working for a private ambulance company to Fire Bataillon Chief. David has worked with FEMA and mana…

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Dan Claridge | CMC Instructor Series 27:40

3y ago27:40

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More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/Join us weekly as we get to know our CMC instructors. This week we are joined by Dan Claridge. Dan has been working in Fire Services since 2001 and has been an instructor for the CMC School since 2014. Currently an Engineer Paramedic, City Of Glendale Fire Department (CA), Dan teaches subje…

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Alan Baker | CMC Instructor Series 20:12

3y ago20:12

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More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/With this CMC Podcast we are kicking off our Instructor Series. Join us weekly as we get to know our CMC instructors. This week we are joined by Alan Baker. Alan started his career as a firefighter in Newport Beach, CA, in 1992 and has been an instructor for the CMC School since 1995. He is…

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49th Parallel | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 1:20:50

3y ago1:20:50

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In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by 49th Parallel (@49thparallelrescueteam) a Canadian team composed of Firefighters from all across Canada who are involved with Ronin Rescue (@roninrescue). In this episode Doug talks with the 49th Parallel team about why they decided to compete in GRIMP NA 2022, what they learned from othe…

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Peak Rescue | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 54:49

3y ago54:49

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More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by Peak Rescue (@peak_rescue) members Micah Rush, Toph Steinhoff, Eric Christensen, and Tye Herron who all placed first in Grimp NA 2022. Peak Rescue is a team from parts of Wyoming and Utah composed of members who work in Fire Servi…

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Intervention Rescue | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 35:59

3y ago35:59

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More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by Intervention Rescue (@interventionrescue). Intervention Rescue is a UK based technical access and rescue training provider that offerers consulting services for rescue plans and risk assessments. Intervention rescue is comprised o…

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Rose City Ropers | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 1:24:25

3y ago1:24:25

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More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by members of the Rose City Ropers: Adam Salvetti, Sam Dougan, Josef Kuehnast, Tyler Hohl, David Mackovjak . The Rose City Ropers are a team comprised of members from Portland Fire & Rescue in Portland, Oregon. In this CMC podcast Do…

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T'NT Work and Rescue | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 48:10

3y ago48:10

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More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by T'NT Work and Rescue (@tntworknrescue). Coming from Canada with a combined 70 years of experience, T'NT has a diverse background in law enforcement, rope access, and fire rescue. Team captain Wade Going and team members Danny DeHa…

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Orange County Fire Rescue Florida | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 51:03

3y ago51:03

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In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by the Orange County Fire Rescue Florida team (@ocfirerescue): Ryan Allen (@rope_rescue_guy), Evan Pech, Jeffrey Hansen, and Christopher Ramey. Orange County Fire Rescue Florida was founded in 2015 in response to the ever growing theme park industry. OC Fire Rescue Florida performs rescues o…

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Val De Sambre | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 33:30

3y ago33:30

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In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by Xavier Tournay of the Val De Sambre Team from Sambreville, Belgium. They discuss their experience as a small fire department participating in GRIMP and the unique terrain the Battleship IOWA provided throughout the competition. Overheard from this episode:“To compete on the battleship USS…

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Yes Ma'am | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 32:49

3y ago32:49

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In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by the entire Yes Ma'am team (@yesmaamrescue): Team Captain Lydia Tan (@lydiaai007), Evaluator Kitana Chu, Team Members Saskia Roosen (@saskiaroosen), Alia Koster, Cecilia Gonzales (@womeninrope), and Stephanie Hyatt (@verticalintegrityrescue), and Victim Brid Casey.Yes Ma'am was the first e…

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OFCA 91 | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 55:26

3y ago55:26

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In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by members of OCFA 91 from Orange County, CA: Team captain, Aaron Creager and team members Dan Blaul, Chris Johns, Chris Linton, Tommy Olvera, and Sebastion Rodreguez. The team reflects on their lessons learned and the variety of confined space scenarios at GRIMP NA, saying: “It shows the ra…

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Magic Valley Paramedics | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 1:09:37

3y ago1:09:37

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In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by the entire Magic Valley Paramedics Special Operation Rescue Team from Twin Falls, ID: Team captain, Chad Smith, team evaluator Theron Thomas, and team members Isaac Baker, Gerald Dillman, Adam Enock, Stan Flint, and Brian Stone. They discuss the technical challenges they faced, and were o…

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Introduction | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 6:03

3y ago6:03

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We are excited to announce our podcast mini-series recapping CMC GRIMP North America 2022! We are kicking it off with a short episode introducing the 2022 teams and the 6 challenging scenarios they faced aboard the Battleship IOWA. Each week, we will release new episodes with team interviews, round table discussions, and key takeaways from event ev…

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Steel or aluminium karabiners. What do you use? 10:33

3y ago10:33

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This week we have a look at which type of karabiners we use. Are you team Ally or Steel? why do some people say you can't use Ally karabiners in heavy industry? That shape karabiners should you use?By Leigh

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Auto locking or Screw locking Karabiners, what's your preferred? 7:54

3y ago7:54

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This week we carry on with our chats about the connector that keeps us safe, Karabiners. What's your preferred locking system Auto or Screw? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both of them? This week we take a look at why you would choose one over the other.By Leigh

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E28 - The Podcast Podcast with Ronin Rescue Cast and Med-Tex Services 1:04:22

3y ago1:04:22

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A Podcast of Podcasts! Podcast hosts Doug McElmury, of the CMC podcast, Mark Pfeifer, of the Ronin RescueCast, and Christopher Feder, of Rescue Connection LIVE!, sit down for a round table discussion. Notes: 15:03 Ronin interview with Kathy Gill 16:58 MTS interview with Kathy Gill 21:47 CMC Large Animal Rescue Podcast 28:04 Ronin RescueCast - Gen Z…

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Pole straps, how can we use them? 11:29

3y ago11:29

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This week we look at the common pole straps and how we use them in rope access, what the difference and what do you get extra for the money.By Leigh

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Karabiners, Do they all have to be done up? 9:16

3y ago9:16

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This week we chat about the karabiners we use and do they need to be done up? The one on your footloop? how about the one on a pulley in a hauling system? We discuss them all and if its undone is it a discrepancy on assessment day?By Leigh

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What can I learn before i sit my IRATA level 1? 8:13

3y ago8:13

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So you are keen to get ahead before you turn up for your level 1 course, this week we give you some tips of things to learn and try and understand before you turn up on day one. If you have friends who are thinking of getting into rope access, this is an episode for them.By Leigh

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RSI in the elbow. 13:44

3y ago13:44

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Time to talk about the elephant in the room on every IRATA course. Hands up if you have ever suffered from repetitive strain injury (RSI) or occasional overuse syndrome (OOS). Yep that pain in the elbow after a long ascent, long aid climb or the 6th time you have done the loop rescue this week. We chat about how it happens, advice we have received …

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Powered Ascenders, 11:22

3+ y ago11:22

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This week we have a look at some of the Powered Ascenders that are available on the market. We chat about what's the difference is between them, why choose one over another and how we have worked with them.By Leigh

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E27 - Swiftwater Rescue 45:40

3+ y ago45:40

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In this episode, Jim Pellitteri Battalion Chief from the Gurnee (IL) Fire Department and and Chris Rohde Director of Training at the McHenry Township Fire Protection District discuss what swiftwater is, some of the most common misconceptions about it and fundamentals to consider. They give some examples of swiftwater specific dangers and give tips …