Rescue Technician: Rope

This is a 40-hour course in rope rescue techniques which will include a classroom review of equipment, knots, and rope safety. Instruction events include: establishing need for rope rescue; uses and limitations of equipment; knotcraft; safety aspects; anchoring systems; rescue rapelling; third man rescue; lowering systems and other aspects of rope rescue.

Special Equipment - Helmet (climbing helmet), Boots (hiking or work boots), and Work gloves (climbing or leather work gloves)

Physical Requirements - This is a very physically demanding course which requires student to be in good physical condition.

Hours   40
Course Cost   $ 295 In-State     $ 495 Out-Of-State     Field Course – Contact host department regarding cost

Syllabus

Required Text - UUnder revision please call Todd Eddy at 205-391-3772

Pre-Requisites

• Introduction to Technical Rescue
• Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operationas Training
• Proof of First Responder that meets the DOT Medical First Responder

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