Midwest Misfits Training, LLC

09/01/2026

Crib Stack Bundles

We have received a lot of messages asking about our crib stack bundles and wanted to share with you a few options. Crib stack bundles provide rescue teams with a ready-to-deploy stabilization package designed around their specific operational needs. Bundle options can be configured with different quantities, dimensions, and cribbing combinations to support vehicle stabilization, heavy vehicle rescue, lifting and moving, structural collapse, and industrial rescue operations. Packaging cribbing as a complete system helps simplify equipment selection, improve organization, and ensure crews have the right components available when building safe, stable crib stacks under load.

Option 1:
3/4” Plywood or CDX measured to the length and height of crib stack. Shown in picture we have 2’ cribbing stacked 5 high. 5 x 3.5” =17.5” Tall with a handle cut out in the wood. This is secured with 2 ratchet straps.

Option 2: Ryan West crib bundle straps. A big thank you to Firefighter Straps for sending us Crib Stack Bundle Straps to put through their paces. The Crib Stack Bundle Straps from Firefighter Straps are simple, efficient, and built with deployment in mind. They keep cribbing organized and secured while allowing crews to quickly grab, carry, and deploy an entire bundle where it’s needed. It’s a simple concept that makes cribbing management faster, cleaner, and more efficient on the training ground or rescue scene.

Contact for your next Technical Rescue course or Standby Rescue needs:
mwmisfits.com
[email protected]

“Be a Misfit, Be a Student of the Craft.”

“Don’t Settle for Operations Level Training in a Technician Level Environment.”

“Operator Competence Drives Outcomes in High Risk Environments.”

“Rescue is the science of alternatives.”

08/31/2026

Midwest Misfits Technical Rescue and Training spent last week teaching on-site Rope and Confined Space Rescue for NEBCO, Inc., supporting operations where specialized access and rescue capabilities are critical.

Effective standby rescue starts long before an emergency. Our teams work to pre-plan the worksite, identify hazards, establish access and egress points, and develop rescue systems specific to the task and environment. Rope systems, rigging, atmospheric considerations, patient movement, and contingency plans are established before personnel are exposed to the hazard.

Having a trained and equipped rescue team on site provides an immediate, site-specific response capability rather than trying to develop a rescue plan after something has already gone wrong.

Plan the rescue before you need the rescue.

Contact for your next Technical Rescue course or Standby Rescue needs:
mwmisfits.com
[email protected]

“Be a Misfit, Be a Student of the Craft.”

“Don’t Settle for Operations Level Training in a Technician Level Environment.”

“Operator Competence Drives Outcomes in High Risk Environments.”

“Rescue is the science of alternatives.”

08/26/2026

We’re halfway through another Safety Week at NEBCO, with demonstrations and discussions happening across our companies and covering a variety of important topics.

Yesterday, employees put their previous classroom knowledge into practice as they learned hands-on techniques for rescuing and rappelling.

A big thank-you to Nate and Cody from Midwest Misfits for sharing their expertise and helping make this a valuable learning experience!

Midwest Misfits Training, LLC

08/19/2026

Midwest Misfits Technical Rescue and Training recently headed to the Des Moines area for a one-day, hands-on technical rescue training event in partnership with Feld Fire, AMKUS Rescue Systems, and Paratech. This high-energy training day will put rescuers on the tools, combining advanced vehicle extrication, stabilization, lifting, and rescue techniques.

Contact for your next Technical Rescue course or Standby Rescue needs:
mwmisfits.com
[email protected]

“Be a Misfit, Be a Student of the Craft.”

“Don’t Settle for Operations Level Training in a Technician Level Environment.”

“Operator Competence Drives Outcomes in High Risk Environments.”

“Rescue is the science of alternatives.”

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

Comments and students/instructors like this are what keep Midwest Misfits Technical Rescue and Training motivated to continue raising the standard with every class we teach.

We’re fortunate to have a cadre made up of some of the most experienced and knowledgeable technical rescue instructors in the region but more importantly, instructors who remain students of the craft themselves.

Our goal has never been to simply teach the HOW. We want students to understand the WHY behind everything we do, so they leave with knowledge they can apply when the real-world problem doesn’t match the textbook.

We’re also incredibly grateful to have earned the trust and support of some of the biggest names in the rescue industry. Those relationships weren’t built overnight, they’ve grown from a shared commitment to quality instruction, proven techniques, and doing things the right way.

Feedback like this reminds us why the preparation, equipment, instructors, and little details behind every class matter.

Contact for your next Technical Rescue course or Standby Rescue needs:

mwmisfits.com
[email protected]

“Be a Misfit, Be a Student of the Craft.”

“Don’t Settle for Operations Level Training in a Technician Level Environment.”

“Operator Competence Drives Outcomes in High Risk Environments.”

“Rescue is the science of alternatives.”

08/14/2026

Class Announcement: Structural Collapse

Midwest Misfits Technical Rescue and Training is expanding our technical rescue curriculum with an upcoming Structural Collapse Rescue class focused on the core skills needed to operate safely and effectively in the collapse environment.

This hands-on program will challenge students through three critical disciplines:

* Structural Shoring — building and deploying shoring systems to stabilize compromised structures.

* Breaking & Breaching — utilizing multiple tools and techniques to pe*****te concrete, masonry, and structural components for access.

* Lifting & Moving — applying mechanical advantage, cribbing, pneumatic systems, and heavy lifting techniques to safely move substantial loads.

Students won’t just learn how to perform these skills, they’ll learn why the systems work, their limitations, and how to apply them when conditions aren’t textbook.

Register at: mwmisfits.com/upcoming-classes

Contact for your next Technical Rescue course or Standby Rescue needs:
mwmisfits.com
[email protected]

“Be a Misfit, Be a Student of the Craft.”

“Don’t Settle for Operations Level Training in a Technician Level Environment.”

“Operator Competence Drives Outcomes in High Risk Environments.”

“Rescue is the science of alternatives.”

08/12/2026

Class Announcement Coming Soon!

When we first formed Midwest Misfits Technical Rescue and Training, we set one goal above all others: increase the technical rescue response capabilities throughout the Midwest. That mission continues to drive everything we do.

As part of that commitment, we’re expanding our upcoming course schedule to include Structural Collapse Shoring, Breaking & Breaching, and Lifting & Moving. These disciplines are critical to preparing rescuers for complex incidents and ensuring teams have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to operate safely in high-risk environments.

By continuing to bring advanced, technician-level training to the Midwest, we’re helping rescue professionals build the capabilities needed before the call comes in, because better training leads to better outcomes.

Contact for your next Technical Rescue course or Standby Rescue needs:
mwmisfits.com
[email protected]

“Be a Misfit, Be a Student of the Craft.”

“Don’t Settle for Operations Level Training in a Technician Level Environment.”

“Operator Competence Drives Outcomes in High Risk Environments.”

“Rescue is the science of alternatives.”

08/10/2026

5 days away. Don’t miss this free training in the Des Moines area.

Join HEN Technologies and Feld Fire on August 15 at the Tri-City Fire & Safety Training Center in Urbandale, IA, for a full day of hands-on training. Flow water, compare nozzle performance, discuss modern suppression tactics, and train alongside fellow firefighters and HEN instructors. Lunch and refreshments are provided.

Registration is required and closes 72 hours before the event, walk-ins will not be accepted. Reserve your spot today: https://hubs.li/Q04nVNF80

08/08/2026

Misfits in Maui

Two of our instructors, Mike Wolfe and Ben Bolte will be in Maui over the next two weeks conducting Trench Rescue Training for the Maui Fire Department. Mike has been a pioneer in Trench response co-authoring the CMC Trench Manual. Proud to have both as part of our team.