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Ivan Kristoff for FORTIS watches “I became a fan of the Fortis MONSTER EXTREME B-47watch. This year, during the 100th Anniversary of FORTIS Swiss Made Watches, I am going to bring you the world novelty at your feet. Literally...”, says Ivan Kristoff

IVAN KRISTOFFNovember 6-8, 2012

IVAN KRISTOFF PRESENTS FORTIS AT DUBAI HELISHOWThe aerial expert will showcase his innovative concepts for the world of helicopter operations on super high-rise buildings. His name is embedded in the word InnoVAtioN. Come to his C109/C110 booth and see what that means

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Following a successful presence at the Dubai HeliShow 2010, Ivan Kristoff will present the concept of creating a Highrise Emergency Aerial RescueTeam for Dubai, at the Meydan Hotel, Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, UAE. Based on his vast experience on the world’s tallest buildings, his idea is not only to make a world record, but to introduce innovative concepts for emergency response on high-rise buildings in UAE.

His vision of creating a Highrise Emergency Aerial Response Team for Dubai (H.E.A.R.T.) will be presented during Dubai Helishow 2012 in November, where Kristoff has a booth and two multi media presentations of innovative concepts for vertical and aerial rescue.

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NOVEMBER 8

H.E.A.R.T. - HIGHRISE EMERGENCY AERIAL RESPONSE TEAMIvan Kristoff presents a new concept for the vertical emergency response operations. For more information, see: www.verticalrescue.com and www.eiger.cc

About the presenter:Ivan Kristoff is an aviator, rescuer and rope access expert in vertical and helicopter operations. His focus is on exploring new frontiers for helicopter and air-to-air rescue operations. Thats why, at the Dubai Helishow 2012, he will present the Mid Air Rope access System ( M.A.R.S. ) project.For more information, please visit: www.ivankristoff.com and www.ivan.bg

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I would like to introduce a new concept for the high rise development industry in Dubai. In the last few years Dubai became the tallest vertical city in the world. For a very short time, the landscape in Dubai achieved the pinnacle of vertical engineering and the challenge to provide efficient emergency response at extreme heights lay ahead. That is why at the Dubai Helishow 2012, a lot of these issues will be discussed.

In 2010, at the Dubai Helishow, I had the opportunity to showcase the presentation of 

“Creating a Highrise Emergency and Aerial Rescue Team (H.E.A.R.T.)”

in front of representatives of the Dubai Police Rescue Department and  international governmental and private emergency services.

With more than a few thousand high-rise buildings, and growing building development in U.A.E., I will explore the opportunity to create and train urban highrise rope rescue unit, which can respond efficiently to emergencies in inaccessible places.  Dubai is said to currently have 15-25% of all the world’s cranes. The Dubai Waterfront, when completed, will become the largest waterfront development in the world. It is crucial to be prepared for the unexpected.

Accidents have become more complicated. The solution for preventing them, or efficiently responding when they do occur, is to organize an emergency response team that is trained and equipped specifically for this task. This could be a team of highly qualified professionals and rope access technicians with knowledge in rigging and rope rescue, first aid, communications and bylaws. They could meet regularly to discuss, upgrade, practice and teach safety, rescue and emergency procedures in conjunction with other emergency services.

Because situations differ from building to building, or bridge to bridge, it’s crucial that this team be prepared to perform in the most unpredictable environment. In the case of an emergency, they could be called anywhere, any time, and with the cooperation of the emergency service providers (or on their own) commence high-angle rescue operations. In no time, the rescuers can descend, if necessary, on the location where the accident has taken place, and videotape the site, or any details for the investigation.

Living on the edge is what “ropers” do for a living. With an industry, being ranked as one of the most dangerous, I want to give the vertical access workers a chance for a safer future. I am, therefore, currently organizing the Highrise Rescue Team, an independent non-profit organization that consists solely of highly qualified professionals. We are, by necessity, cost effective and efficient.

Our purpose is to minimize loss of life, injury, property damage and risk to the high-rise environment and maximize the rope rescue efficiency through innovation.

To fulfill our mission, our objective is to enhance public safety through rescue and safety education, provide emergency response and assist in providing post-accident reports (with laptops, digital cameras and communications systems on-site) in inaccessible places. HEART is preparing an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for project and property managers, as well as Accident Prevention Programs for rope access workers. We are currently in the process of establishing a

Highrise Rope Rescue Institute and an International Vertical Access Network (I.V.A.N) for Rope Rescue Multimedia Database.

The HEART have the skills necessary for high-angle and high-altitude rope rescue operations. Beyond that, the HEART members strive to develop technically innovative concepts and advanced skills in the use of high-tech equipment and communications.

HEART members donate their time for training and emergency operations. They train and practice a wide variety of skills in the field of rope access including rock and wall climbing, helicopter rappelling and ascending, use of technical rope rescue systems in extreme situations, aerial video and photography, radio communication, and first aid.

In collaboration with participating government and volunteer organizations, we intend to provide high-angle rescue and airborne support for:

- Emergency Services- Super Highrise Rope Rescue- Enhancing community-based emergency

response servicesHEART is about people helping people. We

relish being in extreme situations and seek every , opportunity to exercise our skills. For more informations, see www.verticalrescue.com

AERIAL AND VERTICAL RESCUESolutions for emergency response on the exterior of super high rise buildings

H.E.A.R.T. in Dubai

CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ROPE ACCESS AND AERIAL ROPE RESCUEwww.ivankristoff.com

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NOVEMBER 7

M.A.R.S. - MID AIR RESCUE SYSTEM - THE ULTIMATE AERIAL RESCUEVisit Ivan Kristoof’s booths C109 and C110 at the Dubai Helishow and see his presentation during the M.A.R.S. Wireless Video Conference. During this event Ivan will present, for the very first time in the world, the concept of the Ultimate Aerial Rescue.

M.A.R.S. is a pioneering project for the aerospace safety and high-rise industry. The project is initiated by Ivan Kristoff after the completion of the very first rope access work on the Antenna Mast of CN Tower (553m.), the world’s tallest structure in 2003.  For this job Ivan had to create innovative high rise Emergency Rescue Plan and rewrite the rules for conventional air rescue from super high rise buildings. The plan includes aerial extraction of Ivan’s team from the top of the Skypod Observation deck and the vertical wall of the 100 meters tall Antenna mast.  The  approximate height for this job was at the elevation of 500m.The job had to be performed in winter, in very harsh environment. At that height, extreme weather condition, frozen ropes  and strong winds, there were too many challenges and unprecedented scenarios to deal with. Any work efforts and time planing had to be multiplied by 3.  Even though, Ivan Kristoff succeeded and completed the job on time. He shaped the way and the smart risk line for rope access work on the exterior of the Antenna mast of the Canadian Wonder of the Modern World.For more information,see: www.ivankristoff.com and www.verticalrescue.com

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Multi camera set up for rescue and emergency response photo/video monitoring Ivan Kristoff leads the way with his aerial images.  This photo

depicts his passion for visual expression and describes best his extreme sports and volunteer rescue activities.

Nearly 10 years ago Ivan Kristoff  stepped firmly on top of the world’s tallest structure. As work at extreme heights entered the mainstream, Ivan was at the forefront to tell the stories of many achievements in the vertical engineering. American, Canadian, Arabian  and other TV stations from all over the world have turned to Ivan to bring them startling and memorable video coverage of his world records and special events. He has also worked with companies such as Cannon, Nikon, Sony Ericsson, IBM, Swiss watches and Nike, to shape advertising campaigns.

Ivan Kristoff”s profession as a rope access technician  has taken him to the top of some of the tallest structures on the planet. His journey as

a volunteer aerial rescuer and addiction to the high adrenalin and places has made him do things that others have not done in the

air. His photographs were exhibited in galleries around the world, as well as in magazines and newspapers. Through his work Ivan shows places where no one has been before.Now he holds workshops throughout Europe and MENA. He

is also making a documentary film on the 100th Anniversary of the Bulgarian aviation and writing a book that tells the stories

behind some of his most powerful images.This airborne stunt takes the audience on a heart-pounding and

action-packed ride as Ivan Kristoff sets off on a thrilling visual journey...

SEA - Air - Land rope rescueDuring this water rescue exercise, Ivan Kristoff arranged his cinematogra-phic equipment to capture visual documentation of the most important areas for “trailblazing”.

ON-SITE FILMING & IT EQUIPMENT VIDEO AND FILM COMPUTING PROTECTION TIMING

Nikon CamerasNikon D7000Nikon D5000Nikon J1Nikon F80Nikon D1X

EpsonPhoto Stylus1400V700

Pelican casesPelican 1010Pelican 1080Pelican 1490Pelican 1500Pelican 1560

Fortis watchesB-47 Big blackwatch

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Ivan Kristoff’s projects for DubaiAerial and remote access photographer,

Ivan Kristoff, has traveled the world to capture visuals in countries such as USA, Russia, Dubai, Hong Kong, and England on projects ranging from Discovery Channel documentaries to short commercials. As a new filmmaker, Ivan seeks to combine his passion for extreme sports and activities with powerful story telling. This was most recently recognized by a Swiss Made watch company inviting Ivan to become an executive promoter and Brand Ambassador for Swiss Made professional watches.

Ivan is writing, directing and producing short films for the world’s tallest buildings, in the narrative category. The project will be called “WWW”, the abbreviation of Web Wrapping of the World's amazing buildings.

“WWW” sequence will be filmed for the very first time in Dubai, UAE. In a few sequences, some of the films will tell the stories of Ivan Kristoff’s experience with local emergency services personnel. One of them is with the New York State Park Police in Niagara Falls, where Ivan was responsible for the safety of the Discovery Channel TV crew. Ivan has studied IT communications in the University of Toronto and Cinema & TV Production in the New Bulgarian University.Rope access at extreme heights

In his new project, a short film documentary called “III″, Canadian filmmaker Ivan Kristoff is taking us on his journey of creating a new form of art that sets new trends in the rope access environment and vertical access operations at extreme heights. The name “III″, comes from the abbreviation of the “Introducing Inspiring Innovations” concept.

“I already have in mind how to follow up with a sequence called “333″ (a new world record measured in meters) and “2012″ (commemorating Dubai Helishow 2012 and the 100th Anniversary of Fortis Watches). The premier of this sequence can be shown during the Dubai Helishow 2012 and follow up with a world wide film release.

CinematographyThis films will be filmed exclusively on

Nikon Digital Imaging Systems. Ivan Kristoff is a member of the elite Nikon Professional Services (NPS) team.

SoundtrackMusic and extreme sports are the focus on

our campaign to promote volunteer rescue initiatives. This combination gathers a team of singers, musicians and Ivan, who aim to attract young audiences, show them through inspiring and motivating ways a positive and useful direction for some community based activities. See the video clip "Fire Off" at www.ivan.bg

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Face to face with Ivan Kristoff, Canada’s “Spider-man”

Why do reporters call Ivan Kristoff “Spider-man”. It’s because, like the comic superhero, Ivan seem’s more at home at the top of a high-rise building or dangling from a helicopter than on the ground.

Originally from Bulgaria, Ivan is an expert mountaineer who has used his climbing knowledge and experience to set up a high9altitude rescue team called the Eiger HEART (Highrise Emergency Aerial Rescue Team). The Eiger team teaches rescue technicians how to save who are stuck in hard to reach places.

Ivan volunteers his time to do rescue work, while operating a business that also takes him high in the sky. he scales high-rises and huge office towers doing repairs and inspections hundreds of meters off the ground - on the outside of some of the tallest buildings in Canada! Ivan did come down to earth recently, just long enough to answer these questions from KIDSWORLD Magazine.

When did you start doing high-rise work?

I used to do that in Bulgaria, because I used to do a lot of mountain climbing and rock climbing.... So when I came here (in 1990), one of the things I liked most about Canada was the high-rise buildings. That was a great motivation for me, just to be in the air.

Do you remember your first rescue?When I was about 14 years old, (our caving

club) had to go in a cave 300m deep, and I was assigned to be the leader of the group... After we’d spent about 8 to 10 hours in the cave, I was just about to exit and I saw this girl, she was frozen, like post traumatic stress. She was bent over and I called to her, but she wan’t responding to me.

My friend came, realizing something must be wrong, and he wanted to help. So, even thought the girl was well trained, we had to treat her like a five year ild, teach her how to walk, how to step. It was very difficult, because some places were 9 meters dee, and she had to traverse horizontally. If she had slipped, she would have been history, it would have been a tragedy.

What type of project do you enjoy most?I am involved with digital photography in

inaccessible places... See: www.ivankristoff.com

HIGH ABOVE DUBAIIvan Kristoff, aka the Canadian Spiderman, will organize a Rope and Remote Access Photography Workshop in Dubai, a few hundred feet off the ground. He will provide his climbing, specialized remote access and professional photography equipment to students, so that they can learn how to capture unique images.

SPIDERMAN

Real life Spiderman

Ivan Kristoff