Technical Rescue: Rope Rescue Awareness
Instructional Hours: 12.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include becoming a rope rescuer; size-up of a rescue incident; interviewing witnesses; obtaining information to develop an Incident Action Plan; identifying hazards; initiating a response; site control and scene management; hauling systems overview; rope rescue equipment; and supporting operations- and technician-level rope incidents.
Successful Completion: Students must attend required classroom sessions, complete all assigned online and classroom activities and homework assignments, and obtain a score of 70% or better on all written and practical examinations.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.