Rob Munday is the Hoist Program Co-ordinator and an Instructor with SR3 Rescue Concepts, as well as a full-time operational helicopter hoist operator with Blackcomb Helicopters in British Columbia, Canada. His experience in wildfire operations, marine pilot transfer hoisting, SAR/EMS and utility work provides a broad understanding of the helicopter rescue industry.
Exploring the Petzl LEZARD
Rob Munday from SR3 Rescue Concepts looks at the Petzl LEZARD device, and how this innovation performs during mountain rescue missions
Hoisting Challenges – Onshore versus Offshore rescues
Rob Munday shares insights from his experiences as a hoist crewman and instructor for both onshore and offshore helicopter operations, identifying the key differentiators between the two environments, and what…
SAR equipment selection: Is there such a thing as the ‘right’ kit?
Selecting the right equipment for your helicopter rescue mission can be a daunting task. Rob Munday from SR3 Rescue Concepts considers whether or not there is an answer for what…