This video illustrates several techniques for anchoring a bailout rope within a structure, as well as one technique for performing a bailout with a rope.
AWESOME instruction. I’m writing this in March of 2023. There’s already increased citizen interest in becoming more capable in dangerous/ high stress situations. This type of information will be more sought after. In 2014 I was accidentally abandoned in a cargo container stacked atop another cargo container. Stranded 9 feet above asphalt and I couldn’t slowly lower myself against the bottom containers doors because they were open too. I carried a load rated climbing biner at the time with my Leatherman & Surefire attached to a belt loop. There was substantial mule tape in the cargo container, securing the load. All cargo containers have two welded pick points at the bottom corners of the door jam. I rigged the mule tape like rope and using my one biner, I self rescued. Gave my colleagues an earful for forgetting me up there. This happened on a Disney kids show. We stored props in the C containers. My only question with the Haligan anchor? Is the firefighter able to retrieve the tool once the burn is under control or is it a $700 loss?
generally after overhaul you can get the halligan back. Its made of iron so chances are it wont melt or be destroyed. If you dont find it you will not get in trouble its simply a loss
You’re better off tying off to the entire bed. Unless the bed could ostensibly slip through the empty windowsill. Frankly everyone living above the first floor should invest in emergency ladders. There should be one in EVERY bedroom as well as smoke & monoxide detectors and a proper extinguisher. Even little kids should be taught to deploy the ladder without adult help. Amazon keeps 2-story ladders under $100 and they are rated. Some of the bags come with glow tape sewed on them but if yours aren’t so-equipped, add it after purchase. Smoke can make things hard to locate. Almost all homes in America are severely ill equipped. A “911 mentality” is dangerous and every firefighter or cop will tell you the same. Self rescue and training to remain calm can and does save lives.
AWESOME instruction. I’m writing this in March of 2023. There’s already increased citizen interest in becoming more capable in dangerous/ high stress situations. This type of information will be more sought after. In 2014 I was accidentally abandoned in a cargo container stacked atop another cargo container. Stranded 9 feet above asphalt and I couldn’t slowly lower myself against the bottom containers doors because they were open too. I carried a load rated climbing biner at the time with my Leatherman & Surefire attached to a belt loop. There was substantial mule tape in the cargo container, securing the load. All cargo containers have two welded pick points at the bottom corners of the door jam. I rigged the mule tape like rope and using my one biner, I self rescued. Gave my colleagues an earful for forgetting me up there. This happened on a Disney kids show. We stored props in the C containers. My only question with the Haligan anchor? Is the firefighter able to retrieve the tool once the burn is under control or is it a $700 loss?
generally after overhaul you can get the halligan back. Its made of iron so chances are it wont melt or be destroyed. If you dont find it you will not get in trouble its simply a loss
What about attaching it to a bed post?
You’re better off tying off to the entire bed. Unless the bed could ostensibly slip through the empty windowsill. Frankly everyone living above the first floor should invest in emergency ladders. There should be one in EVERY bedroom as well as smoke & monoxide detectors and a proper extinguisher. Even little kids should be taught to deploy the ladder without adult help. Amazon keeps 2-story ladders under $100 and they are rated. Some of the bags come with glow tape sewed on them but if yours aren’t so-equipped, add it after purchase. Smoke can make things hard to locate. Almost all homes in America are severely ill equipped. A “911 mentality” is dangerous and every firefighter or cop will tell you the same. Self rescue and training to remain calm can and does save lives.