Rope Rescue I-
Awareness and Operations

Recommended for:
• Workers at height responsible for self or team rescue
• Fire Fighters, EMS, Officers • Search and Rescue Team Members & Managers
• Ski Patrols
• Safety Professionals
• Anyone who is responsible for the response and rescue of others in technical environments.

Course Description This course teaches students the basic principles and techniques of confined space and elevated rescue systems. Students come out of this course with the basic skills necessary to function as member of a rescue team. Students will have complete knowledge of the rescue system that applies to their work site. With safety as a foundation, students will go through a series of realistic training evolutions and practice scenarios. Classroom sessions utilize the latest in multimedia training tools and cover the latest information on NFPA and regulatory compliance.

Course Objectives After completing this course, participants will use pre-planning skills to create working at height plans and rescue plans. Students will understand and be able to use group problem-solving and leadership skills that are critical to successful rescues. Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to create and use effective rescue techniques. Students will be familiar with the following:
• Fall Protection/Fall Arrest Review
• Incident command systems
• Basic knots and hitches
• Anchor building & sound rigging principles
• Belaying, rappelling
• Self rescue
• Patient packaging & Patient pick offs
• Mechanical advantage & Litter raise and lower systems
• Tripod operations

Logistics
• Length: 3 days (24 hrs)
• Location: Your work site
• 1 instructor per 8 students
• No Pre-requisite required. Relevant work experience preferred.
• An annual workshop refresher is recommended.