Spot On Training

06/01/2026

Calling all NASAR - SARTech II personnel - course offering in the Eastern Panhandle of WV!

05/30/2026

Pre-Registration Form for all fire related classes Version: 11.7.25

05/23/2026

A climber. A crack. A knee pinned deep in stone. What happened next became one of the most unusual rescues Wolfe County Search & Rescue has ever faced.

One year ago on Memorial Day weekend, thirty feet up in a crack at Dunkan Rock, various techniques were tried — including rope systems and lubrication — until the team made the call to bring in a hammer drill. Through it all, the climber stayed calm, focused and determined.

We sat down with both climbers who were involved to relive the climb, the moment her foot went numb, the problem solving that followed and the teamwork that brought her safely home.

This is our latest podcast: “Pinned in Stone: The Rescue at Dunkan Rock.” See the first comment for links to listen to it or watch the interview.

05/23/2026

CMC is issuing a Product Safety & Inspection for the CAPTO™.

Through our internal inspection processes, CMC has found certain instances where the thread locker that secures the CAPTO cam set screw may not have fully cured. This potentially affects CAPTO 11 MM Gray (Part # 336011) and CAPTO 13 MM Red (Part # 336013) models from serial number 23191-001 through 26085-034. If the set screw becomes fully unthreaded, the cam spring may fall out, causing the cam to not function as intended. There have been no reports of any set screws coming loose in the field, but out of an abundance of caution we request that customers inspect for the presence and position of the set screw to ensure that it is installed properly. We have corrected this issue for current and future CAPTO production.

The same thread locker is also used as a secondary method to secure the pulley fl**ge. While we do not expect any issues, CMC still advises that customers also inspect the pulley fl**ge while inspecting the set screw position.

If you have a CAPTO, please immediately inspect your device using the inspection steps included in the Inspection & Safety Notice.

To view the notice and inspection video see link below.

https://hubs.la/Q04hqQdX0

https://hubs.la/Q04hq-FS0

05/11/2026

Every search and rescue mission begins with a thorough safety briefing to ensure our teams are prepared, informed, and protected. From weather updates and terrain hazards to communication plans and equipment checks, these briefings help us operate with confidence and coordination.

Our volunteers and professionals put themselves on the line for others. Strong safety practices make sure everyone comes home.

Find one of our trainings to further your SAR training at www.nasar.org

05/03/2026

First water rescue class of 2026 is in the books. Great group of responders attending the class from both Allegheny and Westmoreland County! Was having such a great time with these students, did not have the chance to take any action shots - but here is our traditional end of class photos! Can’t wait to do Advanced Lines Systems Rescue the end of this month with this crew.

05/01/2026