Online Rigging Training
This training resource covers rigging fundamentals through a series of self-paced lessons that explain the Crosby User’s Guide for Lifting pocket rigging card. Each topic includes a video that covers one of the panels on the rigging card. After you complete each topic, you will have the opportunity to take the corresponding quiz and test your knowledge. You can view the introduction and instruction video below to learn more about the Course. The course is only $15 and the Crosby User’s Guide for Lifting pocket rigging card is only $5 on Amazon.
- Panel 1: Risk Management & Terminology
- Panel 2: The Basic Rigging Plan
- Panel 3: Inspection of Rigging Hardware
- Panel 4: Inspection of Slings
- Panels 5 & 5A: Wire Rope Capacities (EIP & EEIP)
- Panel 6: Wire Rope Sling Connections & Hitches
- Panels 7 & 7A: Chain Sling Capacities, Connections & Hitches
- Panel 8: Crosby
- Panel 9: Synthetic Web & Round Slings
- Panel 10: C.O.G. / Weights & Measures
- Panel 11: Sling Angles
- Panel 12: Shackles & Hoist Hooks
- Panel 13: Links, Rings and Turnbuckles
- Panel 14: Eye Bolts & Hoist Rings
- Panel 15: Operating Practices & Load Control
- Panel 16: Wire Rope Clips
Heavy Stabilization & Lift Class
This weekend, Toranze Lee and Premier Extrication held their Heavy Stabilization and Lifting class taught. The class focused on advanced techniques using the Paratech equipment, eDraulic tools, grip hoists, vehicle stabilization methods, airbags for lifting, power tools, and the use of heavy wreckers for extrication.
Some of the departments that attended:
The North Carolina Extrication School at Sandhills Fire Training Center was hosted by the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. Firefighters had the opportunity to learn cutting-edge tactics in the world of vehicle extrication from some of the top instructors in the county.
Heavy Rescue
Large Animal Rescue
Working with their past experince, the Patterson Fire Department’s completed their 4th horse rescue in the past several years.
Horse Rescue
Per the post from the Patterson Fire Department’s Facebook page:
At 0732, 25th of August 2021, the Patterson fire department was dispatched for a public assist to a local farm. Patterson’s heavy rescue, 22-6-1, arrived on scene and found a 31-year-old male horse, named “Dozer”, in distress. He had apparently fallen and managed to get himself stuck between a rock and a fence line. At first, the crew attempted to assist the horse in getting up by shifting his position. It became apparent that additional equipment was going to be needed to help Dozer out since he had become too exhausted to get up on his own. After some discussion, it was established that the best plan of action was to use a Paratech bipod system. It would be used as an artificial high directional with TU-32 griphoist’s assistance to lift the horse up. With a lot of sweat and effort, the crew was able to lift the horse up onto his feet. After some much-needed fluids and rest, we were happy to see Dozer trot away, unassisted.
An interesting fact, this is Patterson Fire Department’s 4th horse rescue in the past several years, all with successful outcomes.
Photos below from Andrew Akin
