

Just as any officer would never send a firefighter into a structure fire without SCBA training, they should never place one of their people into a rope rescue situation without the appropriate training. Here are five key things to consider when buying new rope rescue equipment. "Working with a vendor early on, you might find that they can give you a better price because they've learned what you need and what you can afford." "Not only will that help you get good advice that can help in the buying process, you can also save money, too," Burns said. You want to buy from someone who has that experience, not someone whose just a salesperson," said Matt Burns, managing owner at High Angle Associates. "Get in touch with a vendor who uses the equipment and start developing a relationship.
