Continuous Air Monitoring for All Permit Required Confined Spaces Between 2011 and 2018, 1,030 workers died in confined spaces in the United States alone. More than 60% of those deaths were tied to hazardous atmospheres. In many cases, the air either wasn’t properly monitored, or it changed after entry. A space can meet acceptable entry...
SMC / Harken have issued a voluntary safety inspection notice regarding certain TerrAdaptor Portable Anchor Systems. ROCO Rescue sells and trains on these systems, and we want to ensure our clients and partners receive this information directly and clearly. The original document with inspection instructions is below.
Every year we put together a Christmas card for the people who make up our extended Roco family. That includes our admin team, our field employees, our instructors, our clients, and all our friends who have supported us along the way. We celebrate Christmas and the blessed hope it represents, and this card has become...
In Emergency Medical Services (EMS) we are taught the difference between urgent and emergent moves, though in practice the words often get blended together. An emergent move is exactly what it sounds like: you do not have the luxury of time or packaging. You take the patient out immediately because the environment itself is about...
What are the benefits of Roco’s certification program? Roco’s Rescue Technician certification is a great way to get your team members to the same performance level and provide peace of mind that your team is functioning at its best and safest.
A tragic incident at Prospect Valley Dairy in Keenesburg, Colorado, claimed the lives of six individuals, including a 17-year-old high school student, on August 20. According to the Wisconsin State Farmer, the deaths likely resulted from hydrogen sulfide exposure in an underground manure pit, a confined space. A contractor working on the pit reportedly adjusted...
We’re excited to announce that Roco Rescue is partnering with OSHA to host a Special Government Employee (SGE) Training Course at the Roco Rescue Training Center in Baton Rouge. These courses are typically scheduled around regional and national VPPPA Conferences, that’s why we’re thrilled to bring one to Baton Rouge, an area with one of...
Every quarter, one applicant earns a full scholarship to attend Roco Rescue’s Rescue Essentials course. This quarter, the recipient was Jacob Manley, a 23-year-old firefighter paramedic from Le Mars, Iowa. Jacob’s journey into emergency response started early. “I got my EMT when I was in high school and kind of fell in love with it...
The Mississippi River runs through the center of the U.S., connecting communities from Minnesota to Louisiana. In its lower stretch, from Cairo, Illinois, to the Gulf of America, the river becomes a serious challenge for those who live or work nearby. It’s a vital waterway, but it comes with real hazards that require caution. The...
This year at VPPPA Safety+ 2025, we’re taking safety training out of the classroom and right onto the expo floor. As a strategic partner of VPPPA, Roco Rescue is teaming up with Peri Scaffolding to bring you a series of interactive workshops you can experience first-hand during the conference. These aren’t just demonstrations. They’re opportunities...
