Rope Rescue/Train/Skills checklist

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{{/Subject|Rope Rescue in Pincher Creek}}
{{/Subject|Rope Rescue in Pincher Creek}}
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* Describe the Incident Commander's role in rope rescue
* Describe the Incident Commander's role in rope rescue
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{{/Subject|Rescue Site Overview}}
{{/Subject|Rescue Site Overview}}
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* State forces on two joined anchors at various angle
* State forces on two joined anchors at various angle
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{{/Subject|Equipment}}
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** Gloves
** Gloves
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{{/Subject|Knots, Bends and Hitches}}
{{/Subject|Knots, Bends and Hitches}}
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* Demonstrate integrating seat and chest harnesses
* Demonstrate integrating seat and chest harnesses
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{{/Subject|Rope Management}}
{{/Subject|Rope Management}}
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: Demonstrate method of stacking rope prior to deploying during rope rescue operations.
: Demonstrate method of stacking rope prior to deploying during rope rescue operations.
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: With one anchor attachment in place, build extension appropriate for a 15m anchor extension.
: With one anchor attachment in place, build extension appropriate for a 15m anchor extension.
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: Pass knot through Tandem Prusik Belay during lowering and raising
: Pass knot through Tandem Prusik Belay during lowering and raising
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: With simulated load, pass a knot past the brake bar rack using the Radium Release Hitch
: With simulated load, pass a knot past the brake bar rack using the Radium Release Hitch
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: Build counterbalance haul sysem out of load line, inclued all appropriate Prusiks.
: Build counterbalance haul sysem out of load line, inclued all appropriate Prusiks.
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: Rig stretcher for slope raise or lower, all attachments for 3 attendants & appropropriate stretcher attachement.
: Rig stretcher for slope raise or lower, all attachments for 3 attendants & appropropriate stretcher attachement.
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: Lash subject into stretcher preventing them from falling from the stretcher in any direction.
: Lash subject into stretcher preventing them from falling from the stretcher in any direction.
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* Demonstrate whistle rescue signals proficiently
* Demonstrate whistle rescue signals proficiently
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* Describe hazards particular to slope rescue
* Describe hazards particular to slope rescue
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* Demonstrate stretcher tilt-lift pick-offs
* Demonstrate stretcher tilt-lift pick-offs
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* Describe the elements of a successful rope rescue
* Describe the elements of a successful rope rescue
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* set up and operate mechanical devices for ascending
* set up and operate mechanical devices for ascending
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* Demonstrate performing safety checks for rappelling / ascending systems
* Demonstrate performing safety checks for rappelling / ascending systems
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: While wearing harness set-up edge person fixed line including anch, and attach to harness.
: While wearing harness set-up edge person fixed line including anch, and attach to harness.
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Revision as of 16:09, 21 February 2013

Rope Rescue in Pincher Creek Last verified
  • Describe how rope rescue relates to SAR / Emergency Services
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the training process of a rope rescue Team Member
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the training process of a rope rescue Team Leader
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the Incident Commander's role in rope rescue
{{{2}}}

Rescue Site Overview Last verified
  • Describe zones of the rescue site
{{{2}}}
  • Describe rescue organization
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the roles of rescue personnel
{{{2}}}
  • Describe hazard assessment
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate an assessment of rescue terrain
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the standards of Rope Rescue
{{{2}}}
  • Outline the principles of rope rescue
{{{2}}}
  • State forces on an anchor with various deflections
{{{2}}}
  • State forces on two joined anchors at various angle
{{{2}}}

Equipment Last verified
  • Describe the safe working load limits of rescue equipment and systems
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the properties, use and proper care of:
    • High stretch and low stretch rope
    • Webbing and sling material
    • Accessory cord
    • Pulleys
    • Rigging plates
    • Personal descenders
    • Rescue brake bar racks
    • Edge protection
    • Personal ascending devices
    • Helmets
    • Harnesses
    • Gloves
{{{2}}}

Knots, Bends and Hitches Last verified
  • Describe proper knot terminology
{{{2}}}
  • Tape Bend
Join two end of webbing together
{{{2}}}
  • Figure 8 on-a-Bight
Tie Figure 8-on-a-bight on the end of a rope
{{{2}}}
  • Rewoven Figure 8
Tie Figure-eight-follow-through knot into a closed ring
{{{2}}}
  • Figure 8 Bend
Join two ropes togethre end-to-end with figure eight bend
{{{2}}}
  • Dbl. Fisherman's Bend
Joint two end of cord with double fisherman's bend
{{{2}}}
  • Tie a Prusik hitch
{{{2}}}
  • Tie a Prusik-on-itself
{{{2}}}
  • Tie an Italian hitch
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate Blocking knot
{{{2}}}
  • Clove Hitch
Tie Clove hitch into closed ring with rope, webbing or cord
{{{2}}}
  • Tie a Radium release hitch
{{{2}}}
  • Tie an Inline figure eight
{{{2}}}
  • Tie a Butterfly knot
{{{2}}}
  • Tie a Block and tackle
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate integrating seat and chest harnesses
{{{2}}}

Rope Management Last verified
  • Coiling
Use appropriate technique to coil rope for storage when a bag is not available.
{{{2}}}
  • Bagging
Place rope into bag including appropriate knots.
{{{2}}}
  • Care & Inspection
Demonstarte and describe care and inspection of rope, including retirement criteria.
{{{2}}}
  • Stacking
Demonstrate method of stacking rope prior to deploying during rope rescue operations.
{{{2}}}


Anchor Systems Last verified
  • TL: Anchor Selection
    • Oral quiz. Using what is available on-site, describe acceptable and unacceptable anchors.
{{{2}}}
  • Simple Slung
{{{2}}}
  • Wrap 3 pull 2
{{{2}}}
  • Basket
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  • 3-point System
With available trees rig a three-point anchor system using each of the three listed anchor attachments once and connect them to build an appropriate three-point load distributed anchor system.
{{{2}}}
  • Pretensioned Back-tie
Rig one anchor attachment to a tree at leas 1m above the ground, then rig pre-tensioned back-tie to tree directly behind, using 11mm rope rigged sufficiently taut.
{{{2}}}
  • Extended
With one anchor attachment in place, build extension appropriate for a 15m anchor extension.
{{{2}}}


Belay Systems Last verified
  • Tandem Prusik
Build anchor, Setup and demonstrate operation of Tandem Prusik Belay.
{{{2}}}
  • Munter Hitch
With anchor in place, build Munter hitch belay, demonstrate belaying a descending load, beley ascending load, catch simulated falling load, tie-off under tension, release under tension.
{{{2}}}
  • Tie-off any of the belay devices
{{{2}}}
  • TL: Knot Pass, During L&R
Pass knot through Tandem Prusik Belay during lowering and raising
{{{2}}}


Lowers Last verified
  • Describe the principles behind lowering systems
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the different lowering devices and their limitations
{{{2}}}
  • Load Brake Rack
Properly rig brake bar rack for lowering a two-person load
{{{2}}}
  • Tie Off Brake Rack
Tie-off brake bar rack while loaded with simulated load
{{{2}}}
  • Lower with Rack
Lower a simulated load as for a two-person load
{{{2}}}
  • TL: Covert to Raise w/3:1
With simulated load, convert from a lower to rais under tension.
{{{2}}}
  • TL: Knot Pass w/RRH
With simulated load, pass a knot past the brake bar rack using the Radium Release Hitch
{{{2}}}


Raising Systems Last verified
  • Describe safety considerations in raising systems
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the principles and applications of mechanical advantage systems
{{{2}}}
  • 2:1
With existing anchor, build haul system using one rope.
{{{2}}}
  • 3:1, Load Line
Build 3:1 haul system out of load line, include all appropriate Prusiks.
{{{2}}}
  • TL: Knot Pass, Load line 3:1
With previous 3:1 in place, pass knot through haul system while under simulated load.
{{{2}}}
  • 5:1, Load Line
Build 5:1 haul system from previous 3:1, inclued all appropriate Prusiks.
{{{2}}}
  • 9:1, Load Line
Build 9:1 compound haul ystem from previous 5:1, include all appropriate Prusiks.
{{{2}}}
  • Attached 3:1
Build 3:1 haul system out of a separate rope, include all appropriate Prusiks.
{{{2}}}
  • Counterbalance
Build counterbalance haul sysem out of load line, inclued all appropriate Prusiks.
{{{2}}}


Stretcher Rigging Last verified
  • Describe litter models available for rope rescue
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate rigging stretcher bridle attachments
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate attaching load and belay ropes to the stretcher
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate construction of attendant and subject stretcher tie-ins
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate stretcher handling techniques
{{{2}}}
  • Horizontal Orientation for Vertical lower/raise, 1 attendant
While wearing harness, rig stretcher in horizontal orientation for vertical raise or lower including all appropriate stretcher attendant and subject attachments, use commercial bridle for stretcher. Attach load and belay lines to MAP and make appropriate harness attachments.
{{{2}}}
  • TL: Improvised Bridle
rig above using improvised bridle in place of commercial stretcher bridle
{{{2}}}
  • Slope Rig, 3 bearers
Rig stretcher for slope raise or lower, all attachments for 3 attendants & appropropriate stretcher attachement.
{{{2}}}


Patient Securement Last verified
  • TL: Secure to stretcher
Lash subject into stretcher preventing them from falling from the stretcher in any direction.
{{{2}}}


Communications Last verified
  • Describe the need for clear, standard terminology and protocols
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate verbal rescue signals proficiently
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate whistle rescue signals proficiently
{{{2}}}


Slope Rescue Last verified
  • Describe techniques to operate safely and proficiently on slopes ranging from very low angle to steep angle
{{{2}}}
  • Describe forces encountered during a slope rescue
{{{2}}}
  • Describe hazards particular to slope rescue
{{{2}}}


Pick-off Techniques Last verified
  • Describe when pick-off techniques should be used
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate lowering pick-offs
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate rappel pick-offs
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate subject positioning options
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate stretcher tilt-lift pick-offs
{{{2}}}


Rescue Operations Last verified
  • Describe the need and process of preplanning
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the role of the Initial Response Team
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the elements of a successful rope rescue
{{{2}}}


Ascending
With fixed rope already in place, either:
  • Ascend and change over to a rappel, or
  • Rappel and change over to ascending
While hanging on rope, Vertical distance covered approx. 14m, possibly sloping, vertical and/or overhanging; location dependent. Use appropriate safety procedures and proper communications terms.
Ascending done with Prusiks using one of the approved techniques.
Last verified
  • Prusik
{{{2}}}
  • Change over to Rappel
{{{2}}}
  • Communications
    • Use appropriate communications prior to rappelling
{{{2}}}
  • set up and operate mechanical devices for ascending
{{{2}}}


Descending Last verified
  • Rappel
{{{2}}}
  • Tie-Off Descender
{{{2}}}
  • Change over to Ascend
{{{2}}}
  • Communications
    • Use appropriate communications prior to ascending
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate performing safety checks for rappelling / ascending systems
{{{2}}}


Edge Last verified
  • Rig Edge Person
While wearing harness set-up edge person fixed line including anch, and attach to harness.
{{{2}}}

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