1006 Rope Rescue Operations

This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for operations-level responsibilities in high-angle and low-angle rope rescue scenarios. Emphasizing practical applications, students will learn to perform comprehensive size-ups of rescue incidents, maintain hazard-specific personal protective equipment (PPE), and conduct routine maintenance of rescue equipment. Participants will learn to conduct thorough system safety checks, perform belay operations, and construct both simple and compound mechanical advantage systems. The curriculum covers essential skills, including edge protection, victim transfer, and litter management, while integrating knowledge of PPE and equipment inspection criteria. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to contribute effectively to rope rescue operations while ensuring safety and operational integrity.

Prerequisites: 1006 (1021) Rope Rescue Awareness Level OR 1006 (2013) Chapter 5 Rescue Awareness

Textbook: McCurley, L., & Vines, T. (Eds.). (2023). Rope Rescue: Principles and Practice (5th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.