Nylon webbing is a tool that can be used for many different operations and really should be carried by each member on the apparatus. Nylon tubular webbing is a tool that can not be over stated. This ...

In the last two articles, we focused on the foundation of mechanical advantage systems (MAS). We also touched on both anchor and belay systems. By now you should have a good base of knowledge ...

We still use belay lines when raising or lowering our personnel distances of 12 feet or more. There are many ways to accomplish this task, but when multiple rescuers must enter a space in which ...

Mountain and cave rescue teams have long used 1 tubular webbing in rescue operations. Much of what the fire service learned about rescue came from these teams and therefore we also learned about their ...