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    • Petzl America

    Clearfield, UT 84016

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    About Petzl America

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    P.O. Box 160447
    Clearfield, UT 84016
    USA
    http://www.petzl.com
    801-926-1500

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    Products and Press Releases

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    Technical Rescue

    Petzl Adds Partners to Technical Partner Program

    June 20, 2022
    Petzl’s Professional Division welcomes seven additional training organizations to the PTP Network.
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    Technical Rescue

    Petzl America Hosts 2022 Rescue Symposium

    June 7, 2022
    The three-and-half day event was kicked off with British cave diver Jason Mallinson, who played a critical role in the 2018 Thailand soccer team cave rescue.
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    Technical Rescue

    Product of the Day: Petzl SPIN L1D

    Aug. 3, 2021
    The SPIN L1D is one of Petzl's newest swivel pulleys.
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    Scene Lighting

    Product of the Day: The Petzl DUO S Headlamp

    April 12, 2021
    The Petzl DUO S headlamp is a premiere hands-free lighting solution for rugged, tough environments.
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    Rope

    Petzl Unveiling New SPIN line of Swivel Pulleys

    April 6, 2021
    Petzl, manufacturer of professional safety equipment for over 25 years, is releasing its new SPIN line of swivel pulleys.
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    Rope

    Petzl America, CMC Decide to End 30-year Collaboration

    Oct. 31, 2020
    Both Petzl America and CMC have decided to become respectful competitors of rope access and rescue equipment.
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    Rescue

    Product of the Day: Petzl ASAP LOCK

    Oct. 21, 2020
    The ASAP LOCK is Petzl’s mobile fall arrester, and it sets the standard for backup belay and fall arrest solutions in the fire, rescue, and rope access industries.
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    Petzl Launches Technical Partner Program for US, Canadian Markets

    Oct. 20, 2020
    Petzl has launched a Technical Partner Program and network for the US & Canadian markets, joining forces with top training companies in multiple rescue and rope access industries...
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    Product of the Day: Petzl’s Personal Escape System with Anchor Hook

    Sept. 2, 2020
    The EXO AP HOOK is a personal escape system with HOOK anchor hook adapted for locations where the possibility of finding an anchor point is uncertain.
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    Scene Lighting

    Product of the Day: SWIFT RL PRO

    May 8, 2020
    An ultra-compact headlamp, the SWIFT RL PRO is bright and lightweight, offering 900 lumens and weighing only 4 ounces.

    Articles & News

    Photos by Kristin Gousse
    Teams that have long hauling systems, limited staffing and/or continual operations might find that using a winch/drill combination makes raising and lowering easier. Here, a Harken LokHead winch is powered by a 60-volt cordless drill. A winch/drill combination can reduce dynamic forces through uneven hauling. The line that’s shown is Courant 11mm Rebel low-stretch static kernmantle rope.
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    Technical Rescue: Rope Rescue Gear—Balance Between Progression and Practicality

    Jeremy Urekew
    June 5, 2023
    Jeremy Urekew notes why training and standards are crucial to a department's decision on whether to purchase innovative rope rescue equipment or stick with what currently is employed...
    Members of the REMS team train daily while they are on deployment.
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    Rapid Extrication for the Wildland Environment

    Sammy Listoe
    July 18, 2022
    Sammy Listoe and Larry Hogueisson provide all of the details that led to the debut of a rapid extrication module support team by the Rincon, CA, Fire Department.
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    Careers & Education

    Scuttlebutt 7/22

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    July 18, 2022
    Fire Prevention Week 2022 Keys on Home Escape
    Photos by Dalan Zartman
    The likelihood of saving a victim’s life is increased exponentially when access to the victim is gained early. Two recon rescuers is a better approach than an individual rescuer when it comes to redundant safety checks, cooperating rigging and victim care/packaging.
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    Rope Rescue: Are You Mission-Focused?

    Dalan Zartman
    Oct. 18, 2021
    Dalan Zartman makes a strong case for personal rope access concepts to departments that are dedicated to the system-based approach.
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    Fire Chief Michael Stanley (center) was presented with the Firefighter Hero Award by Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff, and Jennifer Skolaski, who consulted with Chief Stanley on a falls prevention initiative and who nominated him for the award.
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    For the Record 12/20

    Firehouse Staff
    Dec. 1, 2020
    Chief Michael Stanley of the City of Oshkosh, WI, Fire Department received the Firefighter Hero Award from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and MAGLITE.
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    2020 Product Showcase

    Firehouse Staff
    Sept. 1, 2020
    As the COVID-19 pandemic spread and firefighter conferences were canceled, Firehouse worked with manufacturers to ensure that you see products and services that were introduced...
    Firefighter participating in Advanced Wilderness Rope Rescue Course attends patient on a lower.
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    Technical Rescue: The Importance of 15:1

    Russell McCullar
    Oct. 1, 2019
    Russell McCullar clarifies whether 15:1 is still relevant and says that fire departments should select gear and load limits that meet their needs.
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    Photo 1. The 540 Rescue Belay device.
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    Fear of Change Hampers Our Ability To Progress in Technical Rescue

    Michael Donahue
    Dec. 11, 2012
    Having taught for some time, you realize fear of change is linked to the fear or feeling of not being able to perform that skill or method. You get so accustomed to performing...

    Videos & Resources

    RollNRack showcased the Efficiency Package for hose racking. It includes one Power Roller, one GO-Pack, one Extra Coupling Jaw set and one extra battery pack and charger.
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    2015 Fire & Rescue Product Innovations Unveiled

    April 24, 2015
    Dozens of new tools, equipment and technologies for fire and rescue personnel were introduced last week.
    Elkhart Brass introduced a new monitor capable of flowing up to 1,500 gpm with reduced friction loss compared to similar products, according to the maker. Called the Cobra EXM, the new monitor has a stow height of 16 inches and features electronic controls. Photo by Ed Ballam
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    2013 Fire Service Product Innovations

    May 1, 2013
    New and innovative products found by Firehouse editors at FDIC.
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    Toyne – Ladder space is abundant on Toyne’s latest “quad” on the show floor ready for delivery to LaFayette Township (Ind.) Fire Department.
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    2012 Product Innovations

    April 20, 2012
    Firehouse® has no affiliation with FDIC®, which is owned and produced by PennWell

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    Petzl Set to Host RopeTrip Series in Salt Lake City

    Nov. 20, 2019
    Petzl America will host the 2020 Petzl RopeTrip US & Canada Series in Salt Lake City from Jan. 27-30, 2020.
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    Petzl Introduces MAESTRO Rope Rescue Device

    Nov. 12, 2019
    Petzl has announced the release of the MAESTRO, an intuitive and reliable mechanical belay device for rope and technical rescues.
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    Operations & Training

    Product of the Day: PPE Competent Person

    Nov. 5, 2019
    Become a PPE Competent Person with Petzl's three day personal protective equipment training course.
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    Product of the Day: Petzl America -- I'D Descender Line

    Sept. 10, 2019
    The updated line features an AUTO-LOCK system, which immediately returns the handle to a locked position when released, and stainless steel wear plates on heavy rope-wear zones...
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    Product of the Day: Petzl America -- DUO S Headlamp 1100 Lumens

    May 6, 2019
    Rugged. Reliable. Rechargeable. The DUO headlamp line features a robust construction with an IP67 rating and up to 1100 lumens of power. The design incorporates FACE2FACE functionality...
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    Petzl to Debut New Helmet and Descender Line at Indy Trade Show

    April 2, 2019
    The all-new line of professional rescue products increase efficiencies and decrease weight.
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    Product of the Day: Petzl -- RESCUCENDER

    Sept. 17, 2018
    Ergonomic and simple to use, the RESCUCENDER is an openable, cam-loaded rope grab designed for use in haul systems or as a progress capture device.
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    Petzl RopeTrip 2018 Unites Rope Access Community

    June 28, 2018
    This year, Petzl brought together 40 teams made up of 120 rope access technicians from 19 countries, as well as 10 additional symposium presentations.
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    Product of the Day: Petzl -- RESCUSENDER

    Sept. 22, 2017
    The RESCUCENDER is an openable cam-loaded rope clamp for use in haul systems.