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Absorbica Inspection
Has your Absorbica energy absorber been inspected following the May 2011 revised inspection procedure? In May 2011, Petzl launched a self-inspection of all ABSORBICA lanyards manufactured up to serial number 11137****. Petzl wants to emphasize the importance of this inspection.
IKAR-CISA report
A great video report of the IKAR-CISA conference in October in Sweden.
Information about avalanche rescue, helicopter rescue, and some rope rescue too.
Get a tea or a coffee, and relax. It is nearly 30 minutes long.
IKAR 2011 ÅRE, SWEDEN from topograph media on Vimeo.
NEW Field Guide Launched
Rescue 3 Europe is very excited to announce the launch of our new Technician Field Manual and Operational Guide.
999 9/11 Challenge Completed
A huge congratulations goes out to the team from Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (amongst them, a number of Rescue 3 instructors) for their successful circumnavigation of Britain.
During the cirumnavigation, the team managed to rescue two sea kayakers in difficulty.
A phenomenal effort from a great team - so far the money raised is nearly £5,000. Visit their justgiving page to donate.
9/11 999 Coastal Challenge
This year is the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 tragedy when 2,819 people - including 343 firefighters - lost their lives in the attack on New York’s World Trade Centre in 2001, in a bid to raise money for the New York Fire Department Foundation and the UK Fire Fighters Charity, a team from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service which includes Rescue 3 Instructors will attempt to circumnavigate the UK coastline in a RIB (rigid inflatable boat) in 9 days, 9 hours and 9 minutes.
Petzl - Request for immediate self-inspection for all ABSORBICA energy absorbers
Concerns all ABSORBICA energy absorbers manufactured before May 17th 2011 up to serial number 11137****.
The relevant product references are: L57, L58, L58 MGO, L59, L59 MGO, L59 69, L70120 YG, L70150 IM, L70150 YM, L70150 I, L70150 Y, L70150 YM.
Read more: Petzl - Request for immediate self-inspection for all ABSORBICA energy absorbers
Rock Exotica Unicender - Recall
PRESS RELEASE from ROCK EXOTICA
There is an inspection recall on the Unicender. All Rock Exotica Unicenders made before August 2011 are affected. This required inspection is important for the user’s safety and your Unicender should not be used until the inspection has been performed.
Recall for replacement: Petzl GRIGRI 2
Background
Petzl has discovered that exerting excessive force on the fully extended handle of the GRIGRI 2 can cause internal damage, such that the GRIGRI 2 handle may become stuck in the open position.
When the handle is stuck in this position the assisted braking function is disabled. A damaged GRIGRI 2 in this configuration will function similarly to a manual belay device (e.g. tube style device).
When using a damaged GRIGRI 2 with the handle stuck in the position as shown in Figure 1, failure to control the braking side of the rope will increase the risk of an uncontrolled descent. A GRIGRI 2 with a damaged handle must be immediately retired from service.
Course Update - Tees Barrage International White Water Centre
Press Release from TBIWWC - 30/06/11
During the month of June there has been lots of work by BW to investigate why the penstocks leak on the course. The work is ongoing and once a solution has been identified to repair the leaks, BW will undertake the work. Once the site has been passed as complete and the lease for the site is passed on to us, we can start our operational testing to ensure the course provides a great challenge for everyone whilst also ensuring it is safe for users.
Read more: Course Update - Tees Barrage International White Water Centre
Rescue 3 University Award Programme
As you are probably aware Rescue 3 (UK) is a partner training organisation of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), and, through this partnership, delivers a University validated award programme. This programme has been established for both new and existing Rescue 3 students and as an existing Rescue 3 Instructor you can transfer your Rescue 3 awards into this programme and access the University awards.
Flood Rescue Concept of Operations
Issued by Defra
In Spring 2006, Defra undertook a detailed capability assessment of flood emergency planning and preparedness in England and Wales, based on the outputs of the National Capability Survey 2006. The analysis clearly showed a shortfall in capability to rescue people when compared against the planning assumptions for a severe east coast flood. Since this time, the capability has improved with the purchasing of additional rescue craft by a number of organisations, in particular Fire and Rescue Services. At the same time, organisations adopting a collaborative approach to training their staff in flood/water rescue.