Share any real life tree rescues...

I've talked with many German climbers and some USFS climbers. IN both cases the instructors have gone through a proper peer-reviewed training so that they provide training that is fit.

Here's what it takes to become a driver in the US. Written test, eye test, driving test.

Here's what it takes to become an arbo instructor in the US. Nothing.

Is that harsh, yup! There is instruction being given that might not be as complete as possible.

After practicing many arbo ARs with a dummy under good supervision the next step would be to do it with a live person with a separate belay system.
 
No real "rescues" but have talked some less experienced climbers down during training and kids climbs.

Have used live "victims" for training in the old days. Have used logs and a variety of dummies since.

Relevant Training/Qualifications:

-Qualified Line Clearance Arborist (includes maintaining First Aid, CPR and annual Aerial Rescue)
-Wilderness First Responder
-High Angle Rescue Training
-Ropes Rescue Training
-Certified Treecare Safety Professional (includes being trained as a trainer)
-Maintain ability to pass drug screening test

...will always want more training.

TMW
 
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Tree Rat, I'm a member of my local CERT Team as well. I love it. The training is phenomemal and fun! Good man for going the extra mile for your community.

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Alright Norm, good for you too. I love the training and the real life reenactments. It's training you hope you never have to use, just like AR, but it's good to be ready.
 
24yrs 2 AR's first was about 15 yrs ago.. new climber to co. came in 2nd day sick with fever and didn't tell anyone sent him up and watch him pass out. put the magic shoes on and brought him down. #2 was acouple of years ago. climber cutting one handed kick back and stuck a 020 in back of his calf yes stuck!! painter right thier with tall latter. went up and Mike was like pull it out pull it out!! calmed him down retied him got first aid ready on ground didn't want to take saw out in case of arty maybe cut and saw holding things together. As it turnd out hot bar tip corterised the cut and mussell was holding saw could spin chain why saw was still in leg. 13 stiches only 4 hrs at er and he came back to work. same day no climbing but he drag some brush can't find help like that anymore / cpr and first aid cert. be safe scotty
 
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always consider who may be coming up to get you...

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Now that is a really good point ! If I had an accident i doubt my newly qualified groundie / 2nd climber would get to me very quickly !!
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im not sure my guy would know if there was something wrong if there was he cant rember to put on his vest or set out cones we do that every day
SCOTT
 
i have a few #'s for other co. in my phone so if something happens and i need help but not ems for groundies to call i'm usely only climber on job. cause ems don't want no help from somebody eles so i tell my guys unless i can't talk and tell you differnt don't call 911 hit one of my 911climber 3's first.
be safe scotty
 
Are there any good books/sources out that deal directly with the subject? We all need to tighten up and lower the fatality rate, we have the skill set and technology, and no shortage of innovation.
 
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