2010-05-11 Rope Rescue training
From PCSAR
Tuesday May 11, 2010
19:00 - 21:00 at the Fire Hall
Rope Rescue practice.
Agenda:
- Rappelling and Ascending
- (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 10)
- Understanding rappelling methods
- Outline the various belay methods
- Set up and operate various rappel devices
- Tie-off rappel devices
- Set up and operate Prusiks and mechanical devices for ascending
- Perform safety checks for rappelling / ascending systems
Covered:
- built lower system with brake bar, main line and belay
- demonstrated ascending with prusiks and mechanical ascenders, down climbed
