This course covers NFPA 1006 Chapter 5 Operations and Technician level skillsets so it is 100% NFPA compliant.
Our Rope Rescue Technician I/II course offers a comprehensive, 40 hour low and high angle rescue program of skills required by fire departments, technical rescue teams and mountain rescue teams. This course is instructed by seasoned Rope Rescue Technician.
- Equipment selection, inspection & maintenance
- Knots, hitches & bends
- Terrain recognition & classification
- Anchors & rigging
- Rappelling/descending
- Ascending
- Knot passing
- Belaying
- Rappelling techniques
- Litter rigging procedures
- Litter tending procedures
- Pick-offs
- Mechanical advantage systems
- Patient packing in Class III to V terrain
- Twin rope systems
- Hauling systems (raising & lowering)
You'll receive a course completion certificate after successful completion of the course. Basic rope related PPE is required for attendance.