Technical Rescue: Rope Rescue Operations
Instructional Hours: 45.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include developing and implementing an Incident Action Plan; rope rescue personal protective equipment; rescue equipment; inspecting, maintaining, and record keeping of equipment; rope construction; knots, bends and hitches; rigging principles; anchorages; belay operations; patient evacuation; lowering systems; mechanical advantage systems; and working in suspension.
This class will require additional student work outside of normal class hours to include, but not limited to; take-home assignments, PTIs, study guides, and assigned readings from the textbook. This may also include coursework that must be completed prior to the first class session.
Prerequisites
MFRI Technical Rescue: Rope Rescue Awareness (RES 102) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Rope Rescue Awareness certification.