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This course meets the requirements for the National Fire ProtectionAgency (NFPA) 1670 Standard at the Operations level for technical rope incidents.

This three-day course has one day of classroom instruction followed by two days of practical field exercise.

Students will learn and practice various aspects of low-angle rope rescue. Training includes pre-planning and size up of rope rescue operations, knots, bends, hitches and anchor systems, belay operations, ascending and descending lines, mechanical advantage systems, patient packaging, and litter tending.

Students will learn how to safely handle low-angle rescue or over-the bank type situations, as well as how to assist Technician level rope rescuers in high angle rope rescue environments. Special emphasis is placed on maintaining the safety of rescuers, patients and bystanders.

Equipment Needed

• Climbing or fire helmet
• Coveralls or heavy clothing
• Full body harness (a sit harness and chest harness can be substituted)
• Boots
• Leather gloves

Certification

3-year certification as a Operations Level Technical Rope Rescuer from Rescue 3 International upon course completion.

Cost

$375.00 per person