Rope/High Angle Rescue Level 1 – Group B/D

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 Evaluation