A decade of long line rescue
A short reflection on a decade of being a long line rescue tech.
Tag: long line
Growth of of the Long Line Rescue technique
Looking up
By analysing a database of SAR incident on BC over the past decade we can show the grown of the Long Line Rescue technique over time.
A response to North Shore Rescue
Flying over Whistler Village in 2008
Adding to the discussion about the BC Search and Rescue system, I propose some solutions to the problems pointed out by Tim Jones of North Shore Rescue.
Helicopter long line rescue course
I spent the weekend (4 days) training in Squamish with the rest of my SAR team on helicopter long line rescue.
Helicopter Rescue Drill and Recertification
I’ve written about the rescue technique known as HETS several times. Basically it’s a technique that’s perfect for inserting and extracting rescuers and equipment from BC’s forested slopes. Where a helicopter pilot can’t hover or land, they can long line. …