What To Expect in Your Rope Rescue Classes

Whether you work in industrial construction or wilderness safety, you’ll likely witness a situation that involves calling in a rescue team. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on one of those teams? Rescue training takes a lot of work so that any time someone calls rescuers in, the caller knows they’ll be in good hands. That’s where wilderness first aid classes and rope rescue training come in.

If you’ve ever wanted to join a team of rescuers, here’s what you can expect from your rope rescue training course.

Identification Training

No two situations are identical, even if things usually happen a certain way. In your training course, you’ll learn how to analyze the case quickly as you arrive on the scene. You’ll have to decide if you need an operations level or technical level response, then act accordingly. 

Litter Management

If your victim is at a significantly different height from your rescue team, you may have to lower or raise someone to help them reach safety. Your rope rescue training will teach you how to raise and lower a litter basket and litter attendant without putting the attendant or the victim in danger.

Simple Rescues

You may need to utilize your rope rescue skills, whether you find yourself on high or low terrain. Your class will teach you how to use those skills best to perform simple rescues, no matter how the area looks. As time goes on, your training and experience will grow, and … READ MORE

Tips for Finding a Roofing Contractor

If you have found a leak or have been told that you have hail or wind damage on your roof, you  will need to find a roofing contractor. Rather than searching for “emergency roof repairs Denver CO,” consider the following tips to find a great contractor.

Referrals and Research

Your homeowner’s insurance may be the most valuable referral you receive because their distribution amount may be based on their contractor’s pricing. However, you may also ask friends, family and coworkers if they have had work done on their roofs and who their contractors were. Local building contractors will also know about roofers and how easy they are to work with.

Verify your prospective roofers’ contact information, and then search for them on the Better Business Bureau. Look for their ratings and whether they have any outstanding disputes. Then, contact the local chamber of commerce. Finally, you may read online reviews and testimonials.

Inspection

You will want to get quotes from several roofers, so ask them to come out and inspect your roof. Observe your contractors. Do they inspect every part of your roof, including your flashing and any chimneys or other protrusions? How do they speak to you? Are they respectful, and do they answer all your questions? Also, did they answer your calls or return your messages promptly?

Quotes

Get a detailed quote, including removing old roofing materials, supply costs and installing the new roofing materials. There may be contingencies in your quote for replacing … READ MORE