When it comes to just plain “cool” firefighter training exercises, self-rescue has to be at the top of the list. The use of rescue rope and descent control devices (DCDs) is definitely a growing trend ...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT–Petzl has released the MAESTRO Ⓡ, a premium rope rescue device for technical operations. The development of the MAESTRO, an intuitive and reliable mechanical belay device, expands ...

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 11, 2019) — Petzl is excited to announce the release of the MAESTRO, a premium rope rescue device for technical operations. The development of the MAESTRO, an intuitive and ...

Not long ago, I was explaining to one of my students that our training agency was undergoing a transition from NFPA 1983 General Use to Technical Use rope and equipment. As I outlined the benefits, ...