Bob Irizarry
Principles-Based Technical KSAs for the Professional Rescuer.
Unscripted, unrehearsed, & devoid of any cheesy music. Regardless of what environment or industry you work or recreate in, the principles remain the same & hopefully you'll find relevance in each one of these videos. Feel free to ask questions & comment, & let me know if you see anything that isn't quite right & should be corrected.
DISCLAIMER: This stuff is inherently dangerous & what you see here is not absolute nor vetted/approved by any organization or authority. Nothing is sacred or written in stone & there are a thousand ways to skin the cat... We just need someone to hold the tail. You be the judge - Do your own research (but not on YouTube), draw your own conclusions, & make your own decisions on whether or not to trust this content. Just be careful of what you watch online because even seemingly reputable channels sometimes put out questionable, incorrect, or incomplete information & techniques.
Rope Rescue Cache Overview for a Fire-Based Technical/Heavy Rescue Team
Rope Rescue Over a Bridge Using an Aerial Ladder Truck as a High Point
Ski Patrol: Team Kit Orientation
Rope Rescue Cache Overview for an Aerial Ladder
Tensioning Highlines w/ Camming Rope Grabs: Force Limiting vs. Breaking Ropes
Getting Lowered into a Rescue Boat on a Rope using Sailing Shackles
Cliff Rescue for Ski Patrol: Schroeder Pickoff in Practice
Aerial Rescue from “Platform Tower” Chairlifts via Cable Riding
Aerial Rescue from Chairlifts via Ascending (Ski Patrol)
Highlines for Backcountry Ski Rescue (Part 2 of 2)
Ultra Minimalist Pickoffs: Using Only Prusiks & Carabiners (Rescuer-Based Supported)
A-Frame Artificial High Directional w/ 35ft Extension Ladders
Rope Access Style Pickoffs: Rescuer-Based Supported
What's on a Rope Rescuer's Harness? ... It Depends
Rope Rescue from Steep Angle to Low Angle: "Shark Finning" w/ the Maestros on a Lower
Rope Techniques & Line Management for Confined Space Rescue
RIT Ground Ladder Highpoint Rescue
Belaying Concepts & Safety Factors: A 10,000ft View
What's in a Ski Patroller's Pack? ... It Depends
Confined Space Rescue: Setup for Making Entry on Air, Hardline Communications, & PPE
Low Angle Rope Rescue: An Oxymoron?
Mechanical Advantage: Pulley System Principles
Block & Tackle Haul Systems: Wingman vs JAG vs AZTEK
Winches, Capstans, & Windlasses for Rope Rescue Applications
Elevator Rescue w/ the Appalachian (Ram Head) DOORTEX
Rope Insertion Techniques for K9s
High Angle Litter Rescue in a Cliff Environment (Ski Patrol)
Simplifying Highlines & Offset Systems w/ a Pre-Rigged Multi-Functional Carriage Assembly
Offset Systems vs. Highlines, & Comparing a Deflection (Dynamic Directional) vs. 2-Rope (Cross-Haul)
Highlines for Backcountry Ski Rescue (Part 1 of 2)