MERS Training on January 16, 2010

Updated at January 16, 2010 14:18

MERS trains on a regular schedule, rain or shine, snow or ice. With MERS having the great reputation that it does, we must be trained and ready to go when called upon.

All MERS members are proficient with specific Rescue Knots:

Figure 8

Figure 8 On a Bight

Figure 8 Follow Through

Butterfly Knot

Double Fisherman

Prussik Loop

Water Knot

Emergency Rope Halter

In addition, all members are proficent with setting up and understanding how to use a 9:1 mechanical advantage system through a series of carabiners and pulleys.

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