Course Description

This course provides the knowledge and skills to safely construct and operate a low-angle rope system, including the systems and system components, and the maintenance of life safety rope.

Capacity: Min. 8 / Max. 12

Mandatory Text: Jones & Bartlett, High Angle Rope Rescue Techniques, 4th Edition

Course Outline

• Lesson 1: Introduction
• Lesson 2: ICS and Rescue Operations
• Lesson 3: Helicopter Support Operations
• Lesson 4: Ropes and Rigging
• Lesson 5: Knots
• Lesson 6: Anchors
• Lesson 7: Lowering Systems
• Lesson 8: Belay Systems
• Lesson 9: Mechanical Advantage Haul Systems
• Lesson 10: Patient Packaging and Litter Tending
• Lesson 11: Combined Lower and Raise Operations

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Fire & Rescue Certificate : Fire & Rescue Certificate
• Public Fire Paramedic Program (PFPP) Diploma : Public Fire Paramedic Program (PFPP) Diploma