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February 29, 2024

New Roco Lowrider™ Compact Rescue Tripod

Manufactured exclusively for Roco Rescue by Skedco. Sleek, portable and mission-driven – the new Roco Lowrider™ Compact Rescue Tripod is made for low, tight spaces. Originally designed by Roco tactical instructors to meet the mission-critical requirements of elite DoD special operations teams, the Roco Lowrider™ Rescue Tripod brings cutting-edge technology and hard-earned lessons to the civilian rescue...

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December 12, 2023

New Roco Urban Rescue Harnesses

Manufactured exclusively for Roco Rescue by CMC. The new Roco Urban ATOM™ Rescue Harness is the perfect solution for the urban rescuer – designed for vertical and confined space rescue, or an occasional trip to the backcountry. Customized by Roco Rescue, this new full-body harness is based on the technologically advanced ATOM™ harness by CMC....

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September 15, 2023

Service Life Guidelines for Rescue Gear

I miss being a kid. No smart phones, no tablets, no TikTok. Twitter was what my stomach did if a cheerleader said hello in the hall. If you wanted to go run the streets with your friends until it got dark, you only had to do one thing. Get mom to tell you to get...

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March 13, 2023

Your Rescue Gear Will Soon Have New NFPA Markings

NFPA has started a process of grouping related standards into one volume. For example, it has now grouped NFPA 1983, 1858, and 1670 into one volume, NFPA 2500, “Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents and Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services.”

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February 10, 2023

Cleaning Your Rescue Rope…Here’s What the Experts Have to Say

We are often asked, “How should I clean my rescue rope?” First and foremost, always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning and caring for your rescue rope. Your rope is a critical link in your rescue system, and it should be treated accordingly. Excessive dirt and grit on your rope can lead to wear that...

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