As an emergency responder, it is important to have a good understanding of the dangers and precautions regarding hazardous chemicals. Whether you’re a member of an in-plant industrial team or a municipal fire department, chemical hazards are always a critical factor in emergency incidents. That’s why it’s imperative to identify any particularly hazardous chemicals in...
Introducing Roco Quick Drills… NEVER MISS A PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY! We want you to make the most of every rescue practice session, so our Roco instructors have created “Quick Drills” that can be used any time you have a few minutes to practice with your team. In order to have a well-rounded rescue team, it is so...
Sign up now for Roco’s first ProBoard course, Fast-Track 80™ . The course will be held on February 20-22 & 24-28, 2014 at the Roco Training Facility (RTC) in Baton Rouge, LA. There is an additional charge of $100.00 per student, and advance registration is required. Call us at (800) 647-7626 to register and reserve spaces or...
It is with great sadness that we report the death of PMI President Steve Hudson. As a founding member of PMI, Steve was well known throughout the rescue industry for his vast contributions to the advancement of rope and rescue-related products. Truly a pioneer in the rescue field, Steve dedicated his life to creating better and safer...
Roco Rescue is proud to announce that we have once again been awarded the privilege to provide Combat Technical Rescue Training and Specialized Equipment Kits to USAF Pararescue as part of the Guardian Angel Technical Recovery Program. Their dedication is reflected in their creed: “It is my duty as a Pararescueman to save lives and...
Deadline: January 3, 2014. There’s only about 30 days left to submit your input on the proposed NFPA 350 Best Practices Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work. If you are involved in any kind of confined space work or rescue (municipal or industrial), now is the time to offer your comments. While it...
Suggested Operating Guidelines (SOG) – written directives that establish a standard course of action on how a department intends to operate. Most departments have SOGs for different rescue scenarios, but often overlook the importance of establishing procedures for safe training. A look at the stats reveals that while 10% of firefighter deaths occur in the line...
Roco Rescue Challenge 2013 came to a close on Thursday, October 10 with a great sense of camaraderie. Teams benefited by sharing techniques, strategies and accomplishments. All seven participating teams did an extraordinary job. Congratulations to each and every one of you! Director of Training, Dennis O’Connell summed Rescue Challenge up eloquently. “Hope you never...
Rescue Challenge 2013 opened this morning, with clear blue skies and delightful 72 degree weather. Seven industrial rescue teams are participating; Valero – Wilmington, CA, PCS Nitrogen – Geismar, LA , Motiva – Convent, LA, Lion Oil – El Dorado, AR, NCRA – Mc Pherson, KS, Calumet – Superior, WI and Exxon Plastics – Baton...
• Are you concerned about potential falls from height at your workplace? • Do your workers need more training in recognizing fall hazards? • Does your fall protection program consider all the angles when evaluating these hazards? Roco’s new Fall Protection courses can help create a safer workplace by equipping employees with the knowledge to...
