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2010 Papers

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The Defenestration Sensation Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Byrne

Science as Applied to Technical Rescue Research Paper-Icon Abstract Bio Slides

Evans

Liability in Search and Rescues: Should Individuals Who Necessitate Their Own Rescues Have to Pay? Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Huss

The Impact of Controlled Conditioning on Prusik Loop Strength Abstract Bio

Lee; Borowski; Onorato

The Importance of Establishing a Well-Defined Career Progression for Technical Rescue Team Members in Accordance with NFPA 1670 Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

McCullar II

Prusik Minding Pulley-Tandem Prusik Belay Testing Abstract Bio

Miraglia

IKAR 2010 Air Rescue Report Abstract Bio Other

Phillips

The Wilderness Mass Casualty Incident Command System Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Putt; Petrilli

"Anchor Analyzer" Simulation Software Slides Abstract Bio

Stambaugh

How to Determine Tree Strengths and Build Tree Anchors Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Weber




2009 Papers

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In Quest of the Holy Grail Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Churchman

The "Broader Impacts" of Rope Rescue: Rescuing Fossils and Geologists Paper-Icon Abstract Bio Slides

Evans

NFPA 1983-2011 Work Group Discussion Abstract Bio

Frank; Hudson

Parallel Plaquesttes: A Lightweight Rope Rescue System Using Common Climbing Equipment Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Gibbs

On the Utility of Rescue Randy Mannequins in Rescue Systems Drop Testing Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Holden; May; Farnham

2009 IKAR Congress Proceedings Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Hourihan; Atkins; Phillips

Fall Factors: Do They Apply to Rope Rescue & Rope Access? Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Kovach

How to Build a Zap Line Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

McCurley, Bob

Crew Resource Management and Near Miss Reporting for Technical Rescue Abstract Bio Slides

Metz

Forces on Highlines Caused by Objects in River Currents Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Smith, Gordon; Allen

Strength of V-Thread Ice versus A-Thread Ice Anchors Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Smith, Gordon; Allen

Multi-Point Rescue Anchor Systems: Drop Testing for Viability with Extreme Forces Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Spinelli; Pylman

High Cycle Fatigue Testing Paper-Icon Bio

Wallace




2008 Papers

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IKAR 2008 - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Atkins; Hourihan; Phillips

Ice Climbing Anchor Strength: An In-Depth Analysis - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Attaway; Beverly

EPRI - Rope Dielectric Tests - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Childs

NFPA 1006 - Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications - Updates in 2008 - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Eady

Rescue Belay Function Testing - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Everhart; Giddings

The ANSI Z359.4 2007 Rescue Systems Standard, an Evaluation of Equipment and Applications for Rescue Professionals - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Feldstein; Neff

Drop Testing with Snow Anchors Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Fortini

Rappel Off of Multnomah Falls, Stunt or Training? - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Henderson

Nylon and Polyester Prusik Training Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Kharns

PLB Efficacy in the Slot Canyons of Zion National Park - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Killian

Red Mountain School Bux FTX & The Guiding Line - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Miller; Rooker

The Six Systems of Rope Rescue - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Prattley

Critical Angle Safety Factors Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Smith

3-D Rigging & Space Orbs Abstract Bio Slides

Smith




2007 Papers

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Avalanche Transceiver Tests - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Achelis

Rational and Models for Transition of Management of Avalanche Rescue Download Paper Abstract Bio

Atkins; Davis

Strategic Shoveling: The Next Frontier in Companion Rescue Download Paper Abstract Bio

Atkins; Edgerly

IKAR Update - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Atkins; Hourihan; Phillips

Canyon Rescue Systems - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Carlson; Oliver

Ladder Training/Fall Arrest - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Clarke; Henderson

The Hogsback Kit - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Clarke; Henderson

The Benefits and Limitations of Using Stake Anchors Download Paper Abstract Bio

Everhart; Pinson

Parallel Systems - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Fortini

Rescue Belays - Important Considerations for Long Lowers Download Paper Abstract Bio

Gibbs

Does Nylon Lose It's Strength When Wet? - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Kovach

Why the Fire Service Should Ignore NFPA 1983 - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Kovach

Finding Balance: Patient Care in Technical Rescue Download Paper Abstract

Lloyd

A Look at Load-Distributing and Load-Sharing Anchor Systems - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

McKently; Parker; Smith

"Standard" Defined - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Moss

High Tech Search and Rescue Tools - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Shimanski

A Young Persons Guide to Tracking Elements in Offsets and Highlines - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Thorne

Again...Are You REALLY on Belay (part 2) - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Thorne

High Angle Offsets and the Sacred Cow - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Thorne

Banff Parks Incident Review - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Woods




2006 Papers

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Complex Evaluation of Dynamic Rope Properties - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Attaway; Beverly

Failure Mode of Mud Anchors - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Blackburn; Dunn

Papermill Rescue"What Do You Do When the Chips Are Down?" - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Blackburn; Dunn

The Rescue Technician and NFPA Standards - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Eady

An Evaluation of Multiple Person Falls on Horizontal Lifeline Systems - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Feldstein; Neff

The Many Faces of Fall Protection - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Fleming

Skill and Knowledge Mastery of Students in Level 1 Avalanche Courses - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Foley; Pfeiffer

Drop Testing on Purcell Prusiks - Lanyards Part II Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Gibbs

Communication During the Technical Rescue - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Hansen

Mt. Rushmore Highline Rescue and Transport System - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Holan

One View of Rigging and Anchoring in the Fire Service - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Kovach

Save, Basic Fundamentals of the Brake Bar Rack, Tandem Prusik Belays and Radium 3:1 Load Release - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Laidlaw

A Simulation of Climbing and Rescue Belays - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Moyer

IKAR - Air Rescue Report - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Phillips

Data Driven Decision Making for the Rescue Professional - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Stiller




2005 Papers

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Dynamic Shock Load Evaluation of Ice Screws: A Real-Worl Look - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Attaway; Beverly

Hang 'Em High: How Far Can You Trust Your Belay Device? - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Attaway; Beverly

Multi-Point Pre-Equalized Anchor Evaluation - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Attaway; Beverly; Miller; Scherzinger; Wilson

What Climbers Think: An Online Survey - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Beverly

Elongation of Static Rope Resulting from a Sudden Dynamic Force Loading Paper-Icon

Aufhauser; Fischer; Pylman; Spinelli

Failure Modes of Snow Anchors Part III Abstract Bio Bio

Fortini

Daisy Chains & Other Lanyards Paper-Icon Abstract Bio

Gibbs

What is Your Real Safety Margin? - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Hansen

The NFPA Standards and the Confusion Within the Fire Service - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Kovach

Backyard Testing - Pitfalls, Pratfalls and Things That go Bump in the Night Abstract Bio Slides

McDonald

Disaster Response: Do You Have What it Takes? - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

McKently

The Shift POA Calculator: A New Search Management Tool - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Romberg

International Helicopter Safety Symposium Review - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Shimanski

Situational Awareness in Search and Rescue Operations Download Paper Bio

Shimanski

Use of Low Stretch Ropes for Glacier Travel Download Paper Abstract

Smith

Tandem Prusiks: Is No News Good News? - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Stiller




2004 Papers

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Tower Rescue Awareness for the Technical Rescue Responder - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Aguiliuz

Medical Pearls - Airway Management in Rescue, Forensic SAR, MAXCLO for Responders - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Callahan

Fall Arrest vs. Belay - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Denvir

Using Live Rescuers as "Victims" in Vertical Rope Rescue Training - "It it Safe" - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Finch

Two Tensioned Rope Lowers: Centrally Focused Bridal Attachments Download Paper Abstract Bio

Gibbs

SAR for SAR Helps Save Lives - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Graham

A Look at Knot Strength in a Dynamic Situation - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Hanson

Analyzing the Risk - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Hudson

NFPA 1983 - 15 Minute Update - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Hudson

Medical Pearls - Hyperthermia & Heat Illness, Hypothermia, Lightning Strikes, Trauma Primer - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Johnson

Analyze This! - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

McCurley, Loui

Testing on a Shoestring - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

McCurley, Loui

You Asked...We Tested Download Paper Abstract Bio

McKently; Parker; Smith, Cedric

IKAR Update Download Paper

Phillips

Knot Break Strength vs. Rope Break Strength - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Richards



2003 Papers

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Two Tensioned Rope Lowers Paper-Icon

Gibbs

Walking in the Shoes of the Navigationally Challenged Paper-Icon Paper-Icon

Hood

NFPA 1951 and 1983 - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Hudson

Shuttle Disaster - Lessons Learned Abstract Bio

Kostiuk

Bottom Belay Testing - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Kovach

Triage and Dispatch of Technical SAR Incidents - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Kovacs

Oh Brother Where Art Thou? Real Time SAR Tracking Paper-Icon Abstract Slides

Lehman

CAUTION: Aramid Fibers Other

McCurley

Escape Line Bake Off - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

McKently, Parker, Smith

A Little Something You Should Know About Carabiners - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Popall

Point Loading Carabiners in the Field - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Smith




2002 Papers

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Analysis of Impact Force Equations Paper-Icon Abstract

Attaway, Weber

Predicting Rope Impact Forces Using a Non-Linear Force Deflection - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Attaway

The SAR Team Field Leader: A Primer Paper-Icon

Daughenbaugh

GPS Update - is it Time to Upgrade? - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Hood

Never Step on a Rope - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Kovach

Don't XXXX on That Rope - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

McKently, Parker

Helicopter Rescue: Near Miss Incident - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Phillips

Belaying with Dynamic Rope - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Popall

Risks in Mountain Rescue Operations Paper-Icon

Shimanski




2001 Papers

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Use of Pickets and Flukes as Snow Anchors - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Fortini

Failure of Snow Anchors - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Fortini

Researching Rescue Instruments: A Blustery Day and POA - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Hood

Flooded Mine: Lessons in Dive Rescue Paper-Icon

Lonsdale

How Much Does it Really Matter? - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

McKently, Parker

Accidents in Mountain Rescue Operations Bio-Icon

Shimanski

Fall Factors & Life Safety Rope: A Closer Look Paper-Icon Abstract

Weber




2000 Papers

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High and Hard: SAR Grade Altimeters - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Hood

Fall Factors: Myth and Reality - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Kovach

Mountain Rescue Guidelines and Recommendations - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Kovacs

1-in. Webbing Anchor Tests - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

McKently, Parker




1999 Papers

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The Mechanics of Friction in Rope Rescue - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Attaway

Analysis and Lessons from a Worst Case Scenario - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Attaway

Thoughts on Using Rappel Racks as Belay Devices - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Bassett

Electronic Topographic Maps for Rescue - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Hood

NFPA 1983 Revisions for the Year 2001 - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Hudson

UIAA Drop Testing - Dynamic Rope on 80kg Climbers Paper-Icon

Hudson, Weber

8mm Testing - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Kovach

Non-Entry Confined Space Rescue - The Missing Link - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Peleaux

Root Cause Analysis - Unavailable - please contact the author for more information

Phillips

Recognition as a Component of Emergency Response Paper-Icon

Weaver


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