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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2012
  • A rescue from an 80 meter Siemens Wind Turbine in Kansas
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  • @cliveramsbotty6077
    @cliveramsbotty6077 5 років тому +512

    Respect to your man there for being a genuinely dead weight during the exercise. No doubt he felt rather uncomfortable hanging there like an old ballbag withering in the sun

    • @user-nf1hc9ev2x
      @user-nf1hc9ev2x 4 роки тому +22

      Oh my god, introduction says it is practicing but, the man who pretending dead is real which make you return to beginning to be sure it is exrcise
      Great and professional practice

    • @BobSmith1980.
      @BobSmith1980. 4 роки тому +8

      Yeah that must have been quite unnerving just hanging there and giving up control in a situation like that. I would not want to do that.

    • @Utubin
      @Utubin 4 роки тому +8

      True Grit. American Balls of Gold.
      You men and women who do this are a special breed.

    • @davidwalker8480
      @davidwalker8480 4 роки тому +4

      Its a brotherhood few people well exsperiance in their lives

    • @MajorSkyblue
      @MajorSkyblue 4 роки тому +6

      The amount of trust he must have had to let someone else unclip him from his rope. Must have been some rigorous training.

  • @paulhancock1608
    @paulhancock1608 6 років тому +281

    That. Guys the best actor I've ever seen, place for him in Hollywood!

    • @texanbalaban6777
      @texanbalaban6777 4 роки тому +7

      Why stain the mans talent by placing Him in Hollywood lolz

    • @hanyakomentarcommenter1159
      @hanyakomentarcommenter1159 4 роки тому +2

      yes and you best comentator on the world

    • @carlosfelix5856
      @carlosfelix5856 3 роки тому +4

      If I didn’t know this was a training video I would’ve thought he was passed out for real😅

    • @treeman101
      @treeman101 2 роки тому

      yes

    • @DerRindenmulchficker
      @DerRindenmulchficker 2 роки тому

      They usually have to leave him hanging in the sun for about 3-4 hours, to get this great of a performance out of him.

  • @donaldparlettjr3295
    @donaldparlettjr3295 4 роки тому +19

    He's on the ground and still plays dead. An Oscar Worthy performance, bravo!

  • @joetroiani1781
    @joetroiani1781 6 років тому +98

    I climb telephone poles as electrician and then for the telephone company. But that is NOTHING compared to what you guy do. I mean you guys have balls of iron and deserve every penny u make.

    • @curlysshuffle1157
      @curlysshuffle1157 3 роки тому

      Joe Troiani........ I read you loud and clear I got it

  • @GabrielTobing
    @GabrielTobing 4 роки тому +61

    Bet the guy was just sleeping the entire time, that's why he's such a good actor.

    • @geminiclimber
      @geminiclimber  4 роки тому +6

      Gabriel Tobing HAHAHAHA 😂. Yup

    • @GabrielTobing
      @GabrielTobing 4 роки тому +3

      Trask Bradbury 🤣 I was right 🤣

    • @geminiclimber
      @geminiclimber  4 роки тому +6

      Gabriel Tobing no, he was just a great method actor 🤣🤣

    • @GabrielTobing
      @GabrielTobing 4 роки тому +2

      @@geminiclimber He's too good.

    • @tomcatt1824
      @tomcatt1824 4 роки тому +1

      He is high !!! LOL

  • @nicolasauringer5615
    @nicolasauringer5615 4 роки тому +8

    One of the most bad ass trainings I’ve ever seen, by far.

  • @jayjamali2485
    @jayjamali2485 2 роки тому +5

    On every post fall rescue or high angle rescue video that I have seen to date (30 years) as an instructor I have found at least one safety violation. Congrats this is the first video that I have seen with no safety violation. It was a perfect rescue. Well done to the rescuer and their instructor. J

    • @bladesboomsnstuff3484
      @bladesboomsnstuff3484 Рік тому

      Do you really think in every rescue scenario each and every safety rules gonna be preserved?

    • @jayjamali2485
      @jayjamali2485 Рік тому +1

      @@bladesboomsnstuff3484 great question some safety rules are critical and some not so much
      It’s Russian roulette you never know when the chamber is full

  • @aadrianaad
    @aadrianaad 4 роки тому +3

    that’s the best round of “andy’s coming” i’ve ever seen

  • @mikel9567
    @mikel9567 4 роки тому +15

    We need that guy to be our patient for our EMS drills.

  • @mrw4lkm4n
    @mrw4lkm4n 10 років тому +9

    Excellent video. Smooth execution, nice flat Kansas backdrop, and sweet music selection, man. Ol' dude is cool as a cucumber. Oh, and I'm a fan of the orange.

  • @OMACMedicFiveZero
    @OMACMedicFiveZero 9 років тому +18

    Nice 'Rescue' every movement was thought out and preformed safely, again, great job!

  • @weimaraner3240
    @weimaraner3240 2 роки тому +6

    Volunteering to risk your life to save someone else is admirable. To practice these skills regularly shows commitment. I hope posting this for others to observe and learn from inspires a new set of volunteers. And we all pray that an actual emergency never occurs.

  • @mccartneystuart
    @mccartneystuart 3 роки тому +5

    Phenomenal reaction time when your coworkers life is on the line. I'm a commercial painter mostly big buildings painting exteriors off swing stages and preacher seats. Seconds count when a man is hanging like that possibly cutting off blood supplies. Kudos for practicing and nailing it like that.

  • @PaulQuilliam1
    @PaulQuilliam1 11 років тому +2

    Awesome! Really good acting on the casualty's part and good soundtrack.

  • @RICDirector
    @RICDirector 4 роки тому +2

    Now that is insanely complete trust in your teammate....looking at him being 'dead' makes my shoulders hurt, too. Well done!

  • @michaelfazio4584
    @michaelfazio4584 8 років тому +30

    Nice rescue and wonderful view. Keeping your main and belay tails in their bags improved rope management, and your choice of ASAPs and I'Ds removed most of the risks of human error. Nicely done.

  • @richcallahan2968
    @richcallahan2968 6 років тому +11

    Nice work. I never saw or thought of clipping the rope bag to my side, that eliminates having to throw your rope over and possibly getting snagged before you start your descent. Great video!

  • @mohansai6518
    @mohansai6518 4 роки тому +4

    It's excellent rescue practice I have never seen before working as a wind turbine engineer it's very important to learn the things like this
    Really Team 👍 done a great job

  • @jaredladdjamison4560
    @jaredladdjamison4560 6 років тому +3

    Solid work thank you for sharing!

  • @JoeKunsch
    @JoeKunsch 4 роки тому

    nice rope and gear management! just goes to show how awesome that grigri is.

  • @rc51price
    @rc51price 4 роки тому +1

    I took 2cd place in aerial rescue back in the 90s during tree competition. Nothing like you guys though. Hats off...

  • @Junior3z
    @Junior3z 4 роки тому +2

    Recently attended fall and rescue seminar here in little Norway. Much more controlled environment than this. This was amazing to watch. Very skilled rescuer, and lots of respect to your man that's hanging there. That had to be uncomfortable.

  • @NithyaVarghese
    @NithyaVarghese 8 років тому +33

    Though I understood pretty much nothing about how it's done, I'm in pure awe and admiration. It must be amazing to do your job!

  • @khairoen
    @khairoen 7 років тому +4

    well done... impressive...you did it smoothly and calm. and the casualty play well too...very very good! thumbs up

  • @firstnamelastname-td2in
    @firstnamelastname-td2in 3 роки тому +16

    imagine unclipping the wrong caribeaner. it's all over

    • @nathanmccabe3505
      @nathanmccabe3505 2 роки тому +1

      when you are that far off the ground, you are calculating every moment and working with extreme precision and confidence. other wise you don't have that job.

    • @Oldmanbraun
      @Oldmanbraun 2 місяці тому

      @@nathanmccabe3505 that’s right. If there’s ever anything you’re not 100% you’ve done right, you’re double or triple checking. Also there’s a good deal of redundancies in place to allow for one or two things to go wrong

    • @jingm003jgunnar8
      @jingm003jgunnar8 Місяць тому

      This demands so much respect.

  • @zabynsky
    @zabynsky 4 роки тому +1

    Good job Man !!! You are great !!! 💪🏼

  • @HalfWarrior
    @HalfWarrior 3 роки тому +2

    Things have certainly improved over the years, great job!

    • @geminiclimber
      @geminiclimber  3 роки тому

      They sure have... I do “rig to lower” now.

    • @HalfWarrior
      @HalfWarrior 3 роки тому

      @@geminiclimber cool! I used to work for Bonus Wind Turbines in Tehachapi, CA. Climbing them was always interesting and spooky a little.Not sure if Bonus still exists.

  • @kp7309
    @kp7309 5 років тому +20

    2:50 “i notice youuu.” (As he grabs the back of the head.)

  • @Canabillis
    @Canabillis 2 роки тому +1

    It's good for you that he passed out. it is certainly much easier to switch on someone who is not panicking. I hope I will never have to save my colleagues or be in need of rescue. A beautiful rescue, I hope your friend has recovered well. stay safe.

  • @Vallejo83
    @Vallejo83 7 років тому +2

    Great rescue. Keep being safe.

  • @secret234
    @secret234 8 років тому +10

    in our rescue kit we have a 10:1 pulley system not bigger than a cucumber. it's a big plus if the guy is supported by his fall arrest rather than the descender.

    • @greasymuchacho
      @greasymuchacho 6 років тому

      1 can pick a jabroni with a footloop 1:1 bro. 10:1 you gotta be pooing in my butt

    • @richcallahan2968
      @richcallahan2968 6 років тому +1

      10:1’s are much better than having to cut his safety.

    • @richcallahan2968
      @richcallahan2968 6 років тому +1

      Pooter Diddler 10:1 does sound crazy, I always thought our kit was a 4:1

    • @BracaPhoto
      @BracaPhoto 5 років тому

      @@greasymuchacho haha good comment

  • @randyporter3491
    @randyporter3491 4 роки тому +2

    Much respect to ALL of these guys ! I don’t even like being this tall !

  • @historyhunter5215
    @historyhunter5215 8 років тому +3

    sweet video man,bail out bag training scared the shit out of me, but I'd go back in a heart beat...

  • @3crusade
    @3crusade 7 років тому +1

    Good stuff man, keep it up.

  • @matthughs5382
    @matthughs5382 7 років тому +4

    Impressive work.

  • @goaliedude32
    @goaliedude32 7 років тому +5

    I technically have a pyhsical disability but I'm 28 years old and I've been living with it my entire life. My right leg does not have a quadracep. But I would be willing to do this kind of job, I think this video is badass. I can't imagine a single company willing to hire me given my pre existing condition.

    • @MIckveli2
      @MIckveli2 6 років тому +3

      goaliedude32 -don't give up. .something will come your way very soon.!

    • @isaacsherley9552
      @isaacsherley9552 5 років тому

      you only need one leg for ascending, it would be hard but you could do it.

  • @niklassvensson9119
    @niklassvensson9119 7 років тому +6

    Nice one! One thing when doing very long drops tho, is to use 2 IDs instead of 1 and a ASAP.. The rope stretches so if your working line brakes when your 5m from the ground on a 80m dropp, the 75m rope above will stretch about 3-4m (5% stretch) before the ASAP locks, given ther is no slack in the rope from the wind ect..
    Rope stretch can fuck thing upp when you do a pick off resque too in the same way.. So it always something you shuld think about when doing long dropps.

  • @JimsEquipmentShed
    @JimsEquipmentShed 5 років тому +6

    And the Oscar for "best kinda dead guy in a simulation" goes to.......... Slade Bridgman!

  • @alchemisthere
    @alchemisthere 5 років тому +10

    Earrape:D
    But amazing video. A job that requires perfection.

  • @mbullify
    @mbullify 4 роки тому +1

    That was. Amazing great job

  • @richardgreen1142
    @richardgreen1142 10 років тому +64

    this is hard to sit thorugh with the audio so high

    • @kiwionarope
      @kiwionarope 9 років тому +14

      Boo hoo...... turn your volume down

    • @blazeweaver7467
      @blazeweaver7467 4 роки тому +2

      @@kiwionarope you win the comments!

    • @dallinhubbard3302
      @dallinhubbard3302 4 роки тому +4

      the gain was like all the way up on the bass😂

    • @ShimaS-0079
      @ShimaS-0079 4 роки тому +2

      Tht distortion is real. Incredible to watch tho

    • @curlysshuffle1157
      @curlysshuffle1157 3 роки тому

      Rig rat medic I have to say I get everyone's point yours and everyone else's the music sucks it sucks the music is not needed in this kind of video at all it sucks balls anyhow

  • @TCGMwind
    @TCGMwind 10 років тому +1

    Good video! Thanks for posting it

  • @panduprahara5508
    @panduprahara5508 3 роки тому

    great job as always, thanks for sharing sir

  • @mvfd1224
    @mvfd1224 5 років тому +2

    Dude never came out of character

    • @kofiferguson1775
      @kofiferguson1775 4 роки тому

      Please what is the name of the boats you can us to sit on the tower

  • @chap666ish
    @chap666ish 6 років тому +3

    I rarely use the word "awesome". But that was.
    Kudos.

  • @careysharp8340
    @careysharp8340 3 роки тому +2

    You guys don't get paid enough. There's no way I could do that. I get nervous jumping out of bed every morning.

  • @geminiclimber
    @geminiclimber  11 років тому +6

    as the opening scene says.........its a practice rescue, so yes.

  • @MIckveli2
    @MIckveli2 6 років тому +1

    AWESOME JOB.!!!!!

  • @BoredAtWork2000
    @BoredAtWork2000 4 роки тому +1

    Someone want to tell your boy Blue the drill is over and he can wake up? Haha
    Awesome video.

  • @jesseday4966
    @jesseday4966 5 років тому +6

    I get that this is training, but my man would just have to hang there waiting on me to come get him. No way in hell.

  • @johnchan6191
    @johnchan6191 5 років тому +1

    Wow, very impressive rescue, even 4 practice run. L@@K very real & wasted no time getting the victim down 4 ASAP med attention. Thx 4 sharing on the internet.

  • @haileyjayceelynhyderr835
    @haileyjayceelynhyderr835 6 років тому +3

    Hope all is well for all of you these days ❤️

  • @lazyprimate1801
    @lazyprimate1801 6 років тому +1

    Are you utilizing equipment provided by tech rescue team or windmill operators? Reason I ask is the wind farms we are responsible for (fd based tech rescue) have better equipment ( most advanced/expensive) than we do. Great video.

  • @paddy8391
    @paddy8391 5 років тому +1

    These guys be able to get kitten out of tree no trouble at all. Good job guys.

  • @sandropassarinho3581
    @sandropassarinho3581 3 роки тому

    Parabens pela manobra! Eficiente dentro do cenário turbina e outros! Abraço!!

  • @Torkilds1
    @Torkilds1 7 років тому +1

    Nice video man. Where did you buy your rope bags?

  • @SiGhast
    @SiGhast 6 років тому +9

    Seems like a lot to keep track of. Makes me nervous just watching.

  • @celticjay2306
    @celticjay2306 5 років тому +1

    Climbing calls to me.. I just had my first climb up a tower. Solo. I LOVED IT

    • @rootbeer9908
      @rootbeer9908 5 років тому

      Celtic Jay never get comfortable. You will make mistakes.

    • @rootbeer9908
      @rootbeer9908 5 років тому

      Celtic Jay other than that enjoy it!

  • @tekjess_
    @tekjess_ 4 роки тому

    This song is too chill for such balls.

  • @iGotGameDoU
    @iGotGameDoU 9 років тому +2

    awesome cant wait for my first climb im gonna love it everyday for the rest of my life

    • @1235awesome
      @1235awesome 7 років тому +3

      iGotGameDoU How do you like it now after two years?

    • @maxmax4511
      @maxmax4511 4 роки тому +1

      How do you like it now after 4 years?

    • @brettsmith9517
      @brettsmith9517 2 роки тому

      How do you like it now after 6 years?

  • @MrAminhidayatulloh
    @MrAminhidayatulloh 3 роки тому +1

    good sharing about rope access....more Technic...be safe..friend...safety first.......

  • @MrAdam741
    @MrAdam741 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video.

  • @peden1835
    @peden1835 3 роки тому +1

    I’m 20 years old living in Iowa and working a “dead end” job. We have plenty of turbines here and they have always fascinated me. What schooling/training do you have to go through to become a tech, time length, and is there an age requirement? I’d love to be able to do a climb along if those are a thing. This job looks like so much fun.

    • @jaymesc.moreland9265
      @jaymesc.moreland9265 3 роки тому +2

      Probably the first place to start would be which companies own the ones local to you. There should be some contact info on their website. They would be the best sources of info for this field.

  • @user-oy2bz5wm2b
    @user-oy2bz5wm2b 6 років тому +1

    Was that a Petzl Rig that was used for lowering?

  • @zarhuplagadventures8054
    @zarhuplagadventures8054 2 роки тому

    Nice job thank you for sharing 😊

  • @panosk4578
    @panosk4578 7 місяців тому

    Congratulations, perfect professionals!

  • @TCGMwind
    @TCGMwind 6 років тому

    Great video.

  • @tailtaptailtap
    @tailtaptailtap 5 років тому +1

    Blew up my speakers. Cheers

  • @jibjub7047
    @jibjub7047 Рік тому +1

    Man stayed in character after hitting the ground. 👏 Lmao

  • @flerite
    @flerite Рік тому +1

    Nice job! Super rescue! But.. are you not suppose to make sure the legs are firmly close as soon he touch the ground? To make sure that the blood circulation doest "restart" to fast and cause a heart attack?

    • @geminiclimber
      @geminiclimber  Рік тому

      This was a practice rescue with a really good actor as my victim. Otherwise yes

    • @MrAspma
      @MrAspma Рік тому

      I would believe time wise it would not be a problem. If hang time is more then 20 min, then yes for sure. But in real life, the rescue person is close by and will have the person down on the ground way before that time limit. This is a rather simple rescue. High yes, but simple, and in that matter, fast.

  • @sine-nomine
    @sine-nomine 5 років тому +1

    I realize this is from 2012, but I think I saw the new (oktober 2018) GWO single rescuer standard state that the rescuer should be underneath the injured person, when going down like that? Or is it only inside the tower that rule applies?

  • @715GSD
    @715GSD 10 років тому +3

    Nice! I bet it would be a blast to play around with different scenarios on a wind turbine! I rig the anchors to lower, so i don't have to expose myself and hopefully have the casualty on the deck pretty quick! (2 GRI GRIs or IDs) Smooth rescue from decent! Good job!

    • @gearhead1972
      @gearhead1972 8 років тому

      +715GSD Job i am on right now we have our anchors rigged to lower off 2 I'D's only 130 ft but inside a flue.

  • @jjdoughboy
    @jjdoughboy 4 роки тому

    how often do you guys practice for situation like this?

  • @dzlf2504
    @dzlf2504 3 роки тому +1

    I work on wind Mills setting the cranes up..just curious why they aren't hooked to like a winch already. Yes you can have a life line but OK he fell past out. Ok hit the down button lower him right to the ground. Just curious.

    • @geminiclimber
      @geminiclimber  3 роки тому

      These days after years of evolving, we do “rig to lower” which means there is twice the amount of rope so all you have to do is lower them from there anchor point. The rope they are working off of is terminated in a descender.

  • @JeffBurnsable1rs
    @JeffBurnsable1rs 9 років тому +1

    Great video,

  • @jocheen
    @jocheen 5 років тому +1

    Well done!

  • @chrish6291
    @chrish6291 4 роки тому

    Did you edit getting him out of his chest ascender? I didnt really notice that at first?

  • @MrChecker7000
    @MrChecker7000 3 роки тому +1

    Nice 👌
    Any chance you can do some more videos, like from the ascenders or cut-off or something? :)

  • @G00NIE
    @G00NIE 4 роки тому +1

    So much balls of steel in one video

  • @semperoccultus
    @semperoccultus 4 роки тому +1

    allo.my goodness.the scenario is horror .but in this case,the weather help the rescue.no wind.static position.visibility help to ground to assist from radio.i am curious.try this in the sea, at 20 miles from the coast?like big eolic farm from the world in north uk? the skill from this team is absolute amazing.no word.hope the wage is similar impressive.

  • @jamcguire100
    @jamcguire100 9 років тому +3

    To work on these things are you expected to be able to do this? To climb and abseil on the exterior of the structure?
    I'm ok with heights and think I'd be ok on the inside, but makes me dizzy just watching this.

    • @BrandonKeating
      @BrandonKeating 9 років тому

      That's probably the fish-eye lens of the GoPro making you dizzy, working at heights is rather enjoyable.

    • @schrismountjoy
      @schrismountjoy 8 років тому

      +James A. McGuire Um no, if you ever get dizzy at heights, do not even try to do this job.

    • @gearhead1972
      @gearhead1972 8 років тому +1

      +James A. McGuire If you get SPRAT or IRATA certified even level 1 techs learn pick off rescue

    • @Ru7hle5S
      @Ru7hle5S 4 роки тому

      Im a wind and a blade Technician. Installs and blade repair. Im certified and trained for this as well certified in 3 different types of self rescue. For the rescue to take place in about 5 mins was very well done. It will be longer if the rescuer has to climb the tower and then set up up for the rescue. We use life lines so if someone is hanging, all we do is climb the tower and use the asap to descend the person. Obviously there are always different scenarios, but its best to always be trained once or twice a year and always inspect your gear. Always be prepared for anything.

  • @Arthur-Silva
    @Arthur-Silva 4 роки тому +3

    Wait..... is that guy really passed out? It says "practice rescue" but that dude looks dead as a bag of dirt. Good job!

  • @jizzallovaislam
    @jizzallovaislam 9 років тому +1

    in tree climbing you use your lanyard put it under there armpits and connect it above all the gear on there life line supports there body bit better makes them easier to handle

  • @dennishardin4693
    @dennishardin4693 3 роки тому +1

    That’s skill and dedication

  • @vorapongpomsuk3339
    @vorapongpomsuk3339 4 роки тому

    good to go but I wonder 12 min from the ground or from the top of turbine .

  • @hunter4net501
    @hunter4net501 4 роки тому +1

    Now that's a committed casualty right there

  • @thatbrownkid9783
    @thatbrownkid9783 4 роки тому

    Doesn’t he only have around 4 mins to get him down? Because of the harness and bad blood circulation?

  • @user-rv6sz1bu2e
    @user-rv6sz1bu2e 5 років тому +2

    Is Slade (person being rescued) attached to your gear and detached from his rope?

    • @neillindenberg282
      @neillindenberg282 4 роки тому +1

      Yes he is. In this instance he is descending on an ID. If they were descending on a stop, he could have let them both down with 2 stops... More steps and takes longer.

  • @jessrokikilroy
    @jessrokikilroy 2 роки тому

    Slade!!! I totally thought that was him!

  • @dylanfletcher8327
    @dylanfletcher8327 3 дні тому

    Any reason for not descending on double ID’s/riggs?

  • @keviniosue7009
    @keviniosue7009 5 років тому

    what company is this? i also work in rope access blade repair

  • @reesemcgee5803
    @reesemcgee5803 5 років тому +1

    This is awesome! Forgive my ignorance but I know nothing about climbing, how do they get to the top to begin with?

  • @SerenityMiya2009
    @SerenityMiya2009 4 роки тому

    We just did our renewal and we practiced with the dummy like normal but for the last rescue we used real people, and I'm glad we did because its not even close to the same as the dummy in difficulty aspects.

  • @papirrinflaco72
    @papirrinflaco72 4 роки тому

    Nice job 👍🏻

  • @petersmith6508
    @petersmith6508 3 роки тому +1

    When you are up there on a wind turbine you are your own rescue team. The ambulance is at the bottom. So are the firemen and the paramedics. Everybody who works up there is trained to do this. If you can't, you don't get the job.

  • @mithunnaik1955
    @mithunnaik1955 2 роки тому +1

    Great man 🙏

  • @andyfletcher154
    @andyfletcher154 5 років тому +1

    Unsung hero’s , that takes some balls 👍

  • @trinkladd
    @trinkladd 4 роки тому

    Nice. Could u have used his descender in a pinch?

  • @jacquesbarlow
    @jacquesbarlow 9 років тому +9

    well done, nice to watch

  • @lws90418
    @lws90418 4 роки тому

    well done nice rescue