August 18 – 22, 2025, Rope Rescue Operations, Howell

Description

This 40-hour program exceeds the capabilities required in NFPA 1670 for an Operations level team.

This is a hands-on, practical course specifically designed to address the needs of fire and rescue agencies which may be called upon to perform rope based rescues from above or below grade including the rescue of workers suspended on fall arrest as well as in support of operations at confined space, trench and structural collapse rescue incidents.

While the emphasis is on working as a team to complete the rescues, there are numerous individual skills are critical to that success. Throughout the program there is a strong emphasis on basic skills and safety. There fundamentals are important, not just for class, but as a foundation for all future rope rescue training. Each of the techniques presented has been tested and proven; and some will be proven again as a part of the program, especially in the belay workshop. After successfully completing the course, participants are able to work safely at rope rescue incidents, operate the commonly used systems (lower, raise and belay) and be familiar with the techniques used for the typical rope rescue incidents.

NFPA & OSHA Standards

Standards Operating Guidelines

Safety

PPE

Hardware

Software

Knots

Anchoring

Rapelling

Self-Rescue

Belays

Lowering Systems

Mechanical Advantages

Ladder Systems

Low Angle Litter use

Roof-based pick-offs

Ground-based pick-offs

Fall Protection Patient Packaging

Rescue Scenarios

For more information, or to schedule a rope rescue program for your department, please contact: Dave VanHolstyn at [email protected].