Tag Archives: NFPA

The Roco Rescue Blog has Moved!

The Roco Rescue Blog has moved to our main website at http://www.RocoRescue.com – We have over 200 rescue-related articles on our blog and are constantly working to bring you the most relevant content in the industry!

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CAPTURE THE COBRA!

Introducing the Cobra™ Rescue Harness from Roco & CMC Model # RC005-FR 5.5 lbs. $ 495.00 UL Classified to NFPA 1983 and ANSI Z359.1 Watch the video! NEW from Roco Rescue instructors and design team engineers at CMC. The Cobra … Continue reading

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FAQ: Can I use my training rope for rescue?

We’re often asked about using training rope for rescue purposes, so here’s what we discovered… The short answer is yes. However, NFPA 1500 provides some additional guidelines. NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program (2007 Edition) 7.16.3* Life … Continue reading

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ConocoPhillips-Alaska attends FastTrack 120 in Baton Rouge

“I have attended other Technical Rescue training programs, and the instruction and training that I have received during this FAST TRACK 120 course has been within the top 3 courses I’ve attended in my 20 years in the Fire Service.” ~ … Continue reading

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Has emergency response improved since 9/11?

We recently read an article from the NFPA Journal about the improvements that have been made since 9/11. Out of this tragedy came some very hard lessons learned – from an emergency response standpoint as well as national security and building … Continue reading

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