A winch is a very useful piece of equipment to have, if you know how to use it safely. Though manufacturers will tell you that winches available to the recreational user are intended for self-recovery ...

If you spend any significant amount of time in difficult terrain, you're bound to encounter a recovery situation at some point. It could be either your vehicle or someone else's. And a winch may be ...

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 ...

Topic: Winching with a snatch block and components Objective: Understand critical aspects of winching operations when using a snatch block tool in a rigging system Task: The rescue team shall apply a ...