Not every rescue ends the same way. Sometimes the patient walks away, sometimes they’re packaged and transported, and unfortunately, sometimes the outcome is a recovery operation instead of a rescue. At the end of the operation, everyone stands around catching their breath, replaying moments in their head.
This year’s Roco Rescue Challenge was one for the books. For those unfamiliar, Roco Rescue Challenge is our annual event, going on its 33rd year, where industrial rescue teams from across the country put their skills to the test in a series of realistic rescue scenarios, individual, and team performance evaluations. It’s part training event, part competition, and all about sharpening skills, building camaraderie, and celebrating the rescue community.
If you’re building a confined space program, stepping into a role that oversees confined space work, or reviewing a program you’ve managed for years, this is a useful place to start. Our Roco Rescue Compliance Tools page brings together key confined space regulations with clear explanations focused on rescue and the provisions that support it....
