Rope Rescue Level I

This is a two-day program designed as a safe introduction to the high angle, rope rescue environment.

Purpose: 
To understand and use procedures, equipment and techniques needed to implement a safe rescue of a casualty at height

Topics Include:

• Legislation (Requirement for Pre-Planned Rescue)

• Hazard Assessment & Control

• Structure Assessment (Anchors)

• Basic Physics of Rigging Systems

• Essential Knot Tying Techniques

• Advantages & Limitations of Rope & Rescue Equipment

• Proper Use & Maintenance of Equipment

Skills:

• Ascending of Various Systems

• Rappelling on Various Descending Devices

• Appropriate Techniques for Belay

• Pick-off a Casualty Hanging on a FA Lanyard

• Lowering of a Casualty to a Safe Position on the Ground

• Participants receive a student manual in which they are able to follow along and take required notes as part of their participation.

• Upon successful completion of the required exam with a minimum score of 75% you will receive a Certificate of Completion

• Full participation and extensive hands-on demonstrations are required by each participant to successfully complete this program.