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February 2, 2024

Roco Rescue and VPPPA Strategic Partnership

VPPPA and Roco Rescue have entered into a strategic partnership agreement, marking a significant milestone for both organizations. Roco Rescue is the first to join VPPPA’s recently launched Strategic Partner Program.

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January 23, 2024

SMC Gear — Pushing the Boundaries

In the world of elite rescue gear, the marriage of carabiners and the aerospace industry is well documented. In 1967, when Jim Clark, Seattle Manufacturing Corporation (SMC) founder, brought his technical skills from the aircraft industry to the rescue world; it was, let’s say, unique. Over the ensuing 50-plus years, SMC Gear has become a...

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December 27, 2023

Suspension Trauma: Roco Safety Poster

“ANSI Z359 as well as OSHA 1926.502(d)(20) require employers to provide the prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall, or assure that employees are able to perform self-rescue.” What is suspension trauma? Suspension Trauma (also known as orthostatic intolerance) has been identified by OSHA as a workplace hazard for those using Personal...

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November 29, 2023

Flashlights and Pocketknives

I love flashlights and pocketknives. Always have. One of the high points of my youth was when my dad finally trusted me enough to carry a pocketknife. From that moment on, the left pocket of my 501’s had a two AA cell Mini Mag in it while the right pocket had an Old Timer three...

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November 14, 2023

What Does NFPA Have to Say about Confined Spaces? (Part 2)

A How-To Guide for Selecting a Rescue Service In the first article in this series, we provided a high-level overview of NFPA 350 Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work. We discussed the expanded roles on a confined space entry team with the inclusion of positions such as the Ventilation Specialist, Gas Tester, Standby...

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