First responders may not always be trained in high-angle rescue. Try to develop a working relationship with the first responders who would respond to an incident in your work area and encourage joint training. All photos courtesy of the author. [...]

Accidents in the tree care industry that occurred during the month of October 2020. Graphic compiled from reports gathered by, or submitted to, TCIA staff. All items taken from published reports or reported directly to TCIA staff, as noted. Bucket [...]

We practice aerial rescue, but are we prepared for a real one? All photos courtesy of the author. A positive trend in the tree care industry is the awareness that we can be a key link in the chain of [...]

Accidents in the tree care industry that occurred during the month of September 2020. Graphic compiled from reports gathered by, or submitted to, TCIA staff. All items taken from published reports or reported directly to TCIA staff, as noted. This [...]

Accidents in the tree care industry that occurred during the month of August 2020. Graphic compiled from reports gathered by, or submitted to, TCIA staff. All items taken from published reports or reported directly to TCIA staff, as noted. Operator [...]