Ronin RescueCast

PodCast 49 - Highnovate by Ronin Rescue

RescueCast 48 - Rescue Unicorns by Ronin Rescue

In RescueCast 47 we interview Damian about the differences in training and skill sets he needed to go from a fire department rescuer to a GRIMP team member and Team Leader. We also chat about his experiences leading a GRIMP Team and the leadership and management involved in being a GRIMP TL.

For RescueCast 46 we interview Mikey Stevenson from the Rope Access and Climbing Podcast. We discuss variations in rope access regulations, why rope rescuer specific technicians may want to take rope access training and we get an insiders view of the Petzl Rope Trip.

PodCast 45 - San Diego FD by Ronin Rescue

PodCast 44 Rescue Climbers And Orange County Fire Rescue FL by Ronin Rescue

This PodCast is an interview with Legionnaire, writer and helicopter pilot Joel Struthers. We speak to Joel about life in the Legion, leadership traits he took away from the Legion. We chat about his new venture Legion Engineered - a clothing line that is brining awareness and supporting PTSD treatments. We also chat a bit about helicopters and some dos and donts - just to round out the discussion.

RescueCast 43 is a discussion with Sean and Tom about the rescue they took part in on the Golden Ray. With ships crew unaccounted for they were part of the team that located, breeched and extricated the victims.

Just a quick Interview with James Ranken, a British Rope Access Technician currently living and under lock down in Italy. We discuss what's happening in Italy and what the EU, UK and North America should prepare for.

This podcast is a conversation with 4 individuals involved in rescue training and equipment manufacturing. We discuss how the COVID 19 Pandemic has created difficulties in the rescue community and try and answer some questions around rescue training and equipment issues during this time.

In Podcast 41 we chat with Robin from D4H. We discuss his time with the Irish Coast Guard and some of the teams of the Irish CG. We also talk about D4H in detail. If you use D4H or are looking for a software management platform for rescue teams - have a listen.

To tail or not to tail. This is the tale of rope tailing as viewed by a few Ronin Rescue Instructors.

PodCast 40 is an interview with Jack Perry from Camp USA. We discuss ice climbing, what challenges and timelines are in place when making equipment and CAMP products.

PodCast 39 interviews Micah from Peak Rescue about an offshore recovery from a confined space that they were tasked with. From the logistics of getting a team out to sea, to operating in international waters, Micah describes the challenges around the incident.

PodCast 38 - Redundancy, ITRA And Trolling With Craig McClure by Ronin Rescue

PodCast 37 - ATLAST, Size Up And Other Confined Space Tactical Concerns by Ronin Rescue

For some winter fun; An interview with Mike, a former CF SAR Tech, about two crevasse rescues he was part of. The first minute of the audio has some glitches, however push through, the remainder we got sorted out.

The first of hopefully many interviews with rescue technicians about incidents they have responded to and the lessons they learned from those incidents. Learn what you can from others success and challenges so your team can be that much better. Here we discuss a confined space rescue incident.

In RescueCast 34 we interview Dan McMahon, owner of ISH24 in Australia. We talk about ISH24, how Dan got into the industry, confined space regulations in Oz as well discuss their preferred rescue equipment.

Do you use Incident Action Plans for your technical rescue incident? If not why not? We discuss using IAP's for Tech Rescue as well as the orders format and action plan used overseas.

An interview with Craig McClure regarding testing of the ASAP use in a highline system. The CrackerJack Group and Ronin Rescue conducted this testing and it was presented by Craig at ITRS 2019.

An interview with Erik from the Mechelen Fire Service in Belgium. Erik is a station officer and CT under the French GRIMP System. We talk about the French GRIMP system and the similarities between the Belgian and North America rope rescue systems.

This RescueCast answers questions listeners have sent in about gear, ITRA, ITRS and a Flemish Reeve. If you have any more questions, please feel free to send them to us

PodCast 29 is an interview with the father of the clutch, the breaker of foot ascenders - well enough GOT references - Sean Cogan of Harken Industrial. We talk about how he got into the industry, the clutch, the ninja as well as GRIMP and rope rescue and rope access.

An interview with the 2019 GRIMP Day Team Leader on the rescue rigging he used and why he used it.

A discussion with Ed about the new NFPA HazMat standard, who needs what level of HazMat training and how HazMat is becoming more of a required skill for industry.

An interview with Ed who serves as an Ottawa firefighter on the Cities Public Order (Service) Unit.

In RescueCast 25 we interview Kelly Byrne of Rescue 2 Training and DC Fire about rigging to aerial ladders. Kelly discuss some of the do's and many of the don's when it comes to rigging ladder trucks.

In RescueCast 24 we talk with an Arborist about Arb rigging, equipment and rescue options. These rescue options we discuss are how Arborists rescue themselves and what fire department rescuers will find if dispatched to this type of incident.

A quick update for Ronin staff on some gear changes. Open to anyone to listen to however specifically aimed at our staff. Stay tuned we will have a new PodCast up on Arb next week.

Just some quick thoughts from Ronin on being part of and leading a small team, specifically a rescue team. We discuss training, preparation, leadership and team performance.

RescueCast on GRIMP 2019 in Namur, the event, the culture and feedback on some of the gear we used. Gear such as the ATOM harness, Ninja, Clutch, Armour Helmet and Cousin Ropes.

Discussions with Don (an evaluator) and Cole (a competitor) about their experiences at GRIMP NA. Discussed is questions around live loads, rescue competitions and GRIMP NA in general.

This PodCast is an interview with L Coultry about where Mine Rescue started and where it is going.

An interview with Luc who just completed a week with AERT on the battleship course. We discuss strategies and tactics of confined space rescue.

Ever wonder what the AHJ means to you? This rescuecast is a quick discussion on the AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) as listed in the NFPA standards and what it means to us and you.

This RescueCast is about GRIMP Day from a team leader point of view. KR chats about how he trained his team for the event, leadership and team employment at the event and his method of briefing the team during the event.

An interview with one of the owners of Ronin Rescue about influences he has seen in rope rescue, public vs private rescue teams and different devices he uses.

This PodCast has nothing to do with rescue. As Ronin is around 42% former military, we wanted to share some of our staffs experience regarding transitioning out of the Armed Forces. This PodCast has interviews with two of our staff who released and transitioned to the city sector.

Information on a rope access job inside of a grain silo. Rigging and hazards are discussed.

Some folks have asked what gear we are using for rescue. Here is an overview; primarily of the clothing and PPE we use.

Thoughts on the rope rescue competitions; LifeLine in China and Ch'iao in Taiwan.

GRIMP DAY - Yes we finally put out a podcast discussing GRIMP Day and our experiences at the event.

Rope rescue has had more changes in the past 10 years then the previous 30 prior. Is that a good thing? Here we discuss some of the influences in rope rescue.

Discussion for Ronin staff around how to complete the updated Ronin Field Rescue Plan. Would be useful for other safety and rescue professionals who complete rescue plans.

Pad Cast 8 discusses new rescue gear we saw at A plus A in Germany in October as well as a quick conversation on principles for rigging rescue systems.

Do you know what to look for when hiring a private rescue provider? We discuss questions you should ask potential rescue providers prior to hiring them.

Ronin went to CMC to test aid climbing gear and grigri's in off label uses (rescue applications). As well we looked at different methods of tying clove hitches and a tension lines made of clove hitches.

Quick chat on different helmets for pea heads like me. We also talk about different principles and risk tolerance as an introduction to two incidents that I have investigated. One incident with an omni strap, one with an ID.

Rescuecast 4 discusses the reasons for incorporating the rescue team into the on site safety tailboard.