OBJECTIVE:Understand conditions and situations during winch operations that indicate unsafe acts and/or diminished safety exists. These are referred to as "Red Flag" moments. TASK: Based upon study of ...

Task: The rescue team shall establish winch skills and competencies that can be used when responding to incidents with a vehicle that has a rescue winch. There are a few essential skills and ...

Wire cable versus synthetic winch rope? It's a question for the ages—but not really. The answer is pretty simple and boils down to what you want from your winch. Are you a recreational user or someone ...

We talk about some of the do’s and don’ts of winching with a few tips and tricks thrown in for good measure. Winches can be dangerous when they are used improperly or without regard for the proper ...