This five-day course is designed to meet the certification requirements for a Rope Rescue Technician based on NFPA 1006, 2022 edition. It will include training on the participant’s ability to evaluate, manage, and perform a technical rope rescue as described by NFPA 1006 and NFPA 1670.
Topics: multi-point anchor systems, compound rope mechanical advantage systems, ascending and descending a fixed rope, fixed rope systems, patient pickoffs, and highline systems. Prepares participants to undergo competency testing for high-angle rescue. The scope is to 1) familiarize participants with the high-angle environment and experience, and 2) safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.
Student Requirements:
Students must bring the following equipment to class every day.
Optional Equipment:
