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Mastering the Descent: Why the 8 Plate Remains Essential in Rescue Rappelling
The 8 plate remains essential in rescue rappelling due to its simplicity, reliability, and affordability.
Mar 164 min read


First Due! Advanced Mechanical Advantage Systems For Rope Rescue: Choosing the Right Tool for Heavy Lifts
Discover when to deploy advanced mechanical advantage systems in rope rescue, from the simple 5:1 to compound systems like the 6:1 and 9:1.
Feb 192 min read


First Due! Basic Mechanical Advantage Systems: Choosing the Right Tool for Your Rescue
Learn when to use 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1 MA systems in rope rescue. Make smarter choices for more efficient and safer rescue operations.
Jan 202 min read


Advancing Rescue Capabilities in Ukraine: Training Success in Odesa
Empact delivers advanced rope rescue training and equipment to Ukrainian emergency services, enhancing response capabilities in Odesa.
Nov 24, 20241 min read


First Due! Simple Anchor Systems for Rescue Operations
Discover four simple anchor systems crucial for rescue operations. Learn how to build safer, stronger foundations for your next mission.
Nov 19, 20242 min read


First Due! Mechanical Advantage Rescue Systems: Essential Concepts Every Rescuer Should Know
Dive into the fundamentals of mechanical advantage systems in rope rescue. Learn the physics behind MA and why these concepts matter.
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Weekend Watch: Local News Highlights Empact's Upcoming Ukraine Mission
Watch KING 5's coverage of our Ukraine mission: 'Skills learned here will save lives there.' 5 days until our journey to Odesa begins.
Nov 9, 20242 min read


Countdown to Odesa: Empact's Global Rescue Training Mission Expands
In 9 days, we head to Odesa. Your support fuels this mission and our vision for global rescue training. Help us save lives worldwide!
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Ukraine Rescue Training Countdown: 14 Days to Empact's Odesa Mission
14 days until Odesa: Empact's Ukraine Rescue Training Countdown enters final stage. Your support shapes our mission to save lives.
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Ukraine Firefighter Rescue Training: Empact's Critical Mission
Empact returns to Ukraine, training Odesa's firefighters in crucial rescue skills. Your support fuels our global mission to save lives!
Oct 22, 20242 min read

Anchors: The Foundation of Safe Rope Rescue
Discover four simple anchor systems crucial for rescue operations. Learn how to build safer, stronger foundations for your next mission.
Oct 16, 20245 min read


Rescue Software: The Flexible Foundations of Technical Rescue
Explore the critical "software" of rescue: rope, webbing, and prusik cord. Learn their unique roles and how to keep them rescue-ready.
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Empact Northwest Again Bolsters Belize's Emergency Response Capabilities
Empact Northwest trains 24 Belizean rescuers and delivers vital gear, boosting emergency response capabilities. Your support saves lives!
Jul 29, 20242 min read

Preventing Catastrophic Failures: Mastering Fall Factors in Rope Rescue
Fall factors reveal a fall's severity. Minimize them to reduce forces on climber, gear & anchors. Knowledge saves lives in rope rescues.
Jul 17, 20243 min read

Understanding Forces in Rope Rescue Operations
In rope rescue operations, understanding the principles of mass, gravity, weight, and force is crucial.
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Empact: Saving Lives Through Advanced Rescue Training
57 local firefighters trained in rope rescue and urban search techniques by Empact, enhancing skills to save lives in our community.
Jun 15, 20242 min read


Harness-Induced Pathology - The Dangers of Suspension Trauma
Working in vertical rescue environments presents significant risks, including harness-induced pathology (HIP), or orthostatic...
May 21, 20242 min read


First Due: Rope Rescue PPE
Vertical rescue exposes you to serious dangers like falling objects, moving rope, and deadly drops from heights and proper PPE is critical.
Apr 16, 20243 min read


Rope Rescue: Vector Forces & Rigging
In rescue operations, understanding vector forces and their effect on rigging components is crucial to ensure the safety and success of...
May 18, 20232 min read


Urban Search & Rescue: Forces
Welcome back to our continuing series on structural collapse and rescue operations. This is the second installment, where we delve into...
May 15, 20233 min read
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