Remembering Mr. Bud Calkin of Skedco, Inc.
Roco Rescue joins with thousands of emergency responders across the nation and around the globe in mourning the loss of Mr. Bud Calkin, founder of Skedco, Inc.
Rescue Talk™
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Equipment
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...
CMC Product Safety Notice For LEVR™ Escape System
CMC SAFETY NOTICE: LEVR™ ESCAPE SYSTEM
Petzl Call For Inspection Of Certain GRILLON Products
GRILLON SAFETY ALERT: REQUEST FOR INSPECTION
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....
Roco Rescue Challenge 2023 Video
Check out our latest video from Challenge
Petzl Call For Inspection
CALL FOR INSPECTION FOR THE ASTRO AND CANYON GUIDE HARNESSES
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...
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.”
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...
