Jul 13, 2017 |
This class has been cancelled due to low enrollment response. Alternative dates- Aug. 2-3. Participants in this 16-hour course will be introduced to rope, rope hardware, patient packaging, and basic haul systems; which can be used in various aspects of rescue. The intent of this course is to provide rope and basic rigging experience for anyone interested in rope rescue. Students will receive a PA State Fire Academy Certificate COURSE TOPICS Characteristics and Care of Rope Rope Gear and Hardware Knots and Hitches Patient Packaging/Stokes Tie-In Stokes Basket Handling Introduction to Haul Systems, 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1 FIELD EXERCISES Demonstrate Lowering Systems and Switching to Haul Systems Practice Haul and Lower Systems Demonstrate and Practice Anchor Systems, Lower, and Haul Systems as related to Confined Space Practice all above Low Angle Stokes Basket Obstacle Course using Haul and Lower Techniques Class Wrap Up and Student Evaluation WHO SHOULD ATTEND Personnel that in their job duties are members of Confined Space Rescue Teams, Post Fall Rescue Teams or any other team that would require this type of training. Course meets/exceeds all consensus requirements under NFPA 1006 in preparation for the ProBoard Practical...
Jul 13, 2017 |
Participants in this 16-hour course will be introduced to rope, rope hardware, patient packaging, and basic haul systems; which can be used in various aspects of rescue. The intent of this course is to provide rope and basic rigging experience for anyone interested in rope rescue. Students will receive a PA State Fire Academy Certificate. COURSE TOPICS Characteristics and Care of Rope Rope Gear and Hardware Knots and Hitches Patient Packaging/Stokes Tie-In Stokes Basket Handling Introduction to Haul Systems, 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1 FIELD EXERCISES Demonstrate Lowering Systems and Switching to Haul Systems Practice Haul and Lower Systems Demonstrate and Practice Anchor Systems, Lower, and Haul Systems as related to Confined Space Practice all above Low Angle Stokes Basket Obstacle Course using Haul and Lower Techniques Class Wrap Up and Student Evaluation WHO SHOULD ATTEND Personnel that in their job duties are members of Confined Space Rescue Teams, Post Fall Rescue Teams or any other team that would require this type of training. Course meets/exceeds all consensus requirements under NFPA 1006 in preparation for the ProBoard Practical...
Jul 13, 2017 |
Participants in this course will be introduced to the basic principles of rope/vertical rescue and to the basic equipment used to implement rope/vertical rescues. The basic skills required to rig, descend, stop, and get out of common problems are presented, demonstrated, and practiced. Students will become proficient at these basic skills. Students will receive a PA State Fire Academy Certificate COURSE TOPICS Introduction to Rope and Rescue Equipment Discuss Different Types of Rope Rope Construction Rope Strengths Hardware and Software FIELD EXERCISES Half of Class – Knots and Hitches Half of Class – Basic Litter Tie-Ins Half of Class – Basic Rappelling and Belaying Half of Class – Litter Handling Exercise Rappelling and Belays Tie-Offs Tie Prussik Onto Line Self-Rescue Litter Handling Exercise WHO SHOULD ATTEND Personnel that in their job duties are members of Confined Space Rescue Teams, Post Fall Rescue Teams or any other team that would require this type of training. Course meets/exceeds all consensus requirements under NFPA 1006 in preparation for the ProBoard Practical...
Jul 13, 2017 |
Participants in this course will be introduced to the basic principles of rope/vertical rescue and to the basic equipment used to implement rope/vertical rescues. The basic skills required to rig, descend, stop, and get out of common problems are presented, demonstrated, and practiced. Students will become proficient at these basic skills. Students will receive a PA State Fire Academy Certificate COURSE TOPICS Introduction to Rope and Rescue Equipment Discuss Different Types of Rope Rope Construction Rope Strengths Hardware and Software FIELD EXERCISES Half of Class – Knots and Hitches Half of Class – Basic Litter Tie-Ins Half of Class – Basic Rappelling and Belaying Half of Class – Litter Handling Exercise Rappelling and Belays Tie-Offs Tie Prussik Onto Line Self-Rescue Litter Handling Exercise WHO SHOULD ATTEND Personnel that in their job duties are members of Confined Space Rescue Teams, Post Fall Rescue Teams or any other team that would require this type of training. Course meets/exceeds all consensus requirements under NFPA 1006 in preparation for the ProBoard Practical...
Jul 13, 2017 |
Participants in this course will be re-introduced to the principles of rope/vertical rescue and to the basic equipment used to implement rope/vertical rescues. The basic skills required to rig, haul, lower, ascend, descend, stop, and get out of common problems are presented, demonstrated, and practiced. Students will become proficient at these basic skills. Students will receive a PA State Fire Academy Certificate COURSE TOPICS Knot Review Int roduction to Haul Systems Show 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1 Prussiks vs Gibbs Ascenders FIELD EXERCISES Half of Class – Refresh stokes tie-in, Stokes Handling Half of Class – Build basic haul systems; 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, w/Safeties Entire Class – Basic Rappelling and Belaying, Tie-0ffs Half of Class – Basic Ascending – Sit-Stand w/mechanicals and with 2 and 3 Knot Prussiks Half of Class – Alternate Rappel Devices Practice Rappelling and Belays One-Person Rescue Rope Changes Low Angle Stokes Evolution using Raise and Lower Techniques WHO SHOULD ATTEND Personnel that in their job duties are members of Confined Space Rescue Teams, Post Fall Rescue Teams or any other team that would require this type of training. Course meets/exceeds all consensus requirements under NFPA 1006 in preparation for the ProBoard Practical...
