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When I was deep into revising The Essential Technical Rescue Field Operations Guide, I realized I needed to go to the source to get help with AHD’s and other technical aspects of Rope Rescue. Reed Thorne of Ropes That Rescue … Continue reading →

We started a promotion on Feb 14, 2012 to give a way a new CMC 13mm MPD. The CMC MPD is a game changing device for rescue teams everywhere. The CMC MPD Simplifies operations, reduces the amount of equipment required and is … Continue reading →

I just received a Demo AZ Vortex from CMC to use for testing. I plan to do some backyard testing with the Vortex and belay lines. One concept I hope to demonstrate safety gained by suspending the belay line from … Continue reading →

The school of thought about suspension trauma is changing and more importantly, recommended treatment for suspension trauma is changing. Check out the new tutorial on suspension trauma.

In this photo, a Tucon AZ rescuer rides a highline at the Phoenix Fire Department training academy. This was a training exercise in a 2006 AZ State instructor course. Friends and colleagues in the technical rescue industry have recently questioned … Continue reading →

Good news if you have been waiting for Edition 4 of the Essential Technical Rescue Field Operations Guide. The main print run arrived in town today (4500 copies). I will pick them up in the morning and start shipping out … Continue reading →

Wow! 480 advance copies came in last tuesday. I shipped them all out on wednesday to waiting customers. I am still backordered 200. the good news is that 4500 more should be in next week and there should be no … Continue reading →

Welcome to Desert Rescue Research. Edition 4 of The Essential Technical Rescue Field Operations Guide arrives today from the printer. I am finally going to start shipping. This is a very big update! Full Color illustrations Nearly all illustrations completely … Continue reading →