2010-05-11 Rope Rescue training

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Agenda:
Agenda:
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*Rappelling and Ascending
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** (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 10)
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** Understanding rappelling methods
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** Outline the various belay methods
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** Set up and operate various rappel devices
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** Tie-off rappel devices
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** Set up and operate Prusiks and mechanical devices for ascending
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** Perform safety checks for rappelling / ascending systems
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* Anchor Systems
* Anchor Systems
** (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 5)
** (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 5)

Revision as of 17:58, 12 April 2010

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
  • Anchor Systems
    • (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 5)
    • Select appropriate natural anchors
    • Define the principles and considerations of anchor construction
    • Build different anchor point attachments
    • Build multipoint anchor systems
    • Extend anchor systems
    • Describe the effect of angles on anchor legs
  • Lowers
    • (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 7)
    • Describe the principles behind lowering systems
    • Describe the different lowering devices and their limitations
    • Thread and tie-off a brake rack
    • Efficiently pass a knot in the load line during a lower
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