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The PCSAR board has given approval in principle to the formation of joint team.
The PCSAR board has given approval in principle to the formation of joint team.
They will consider a more detailed mandate and budget for the team as they are developed.
They will consider a more detailed mandate and budget for the team as they are developed.
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See also [[Swift Water Rescue]]
== Joining ==
== Joining ==
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as a member of PCSAR, or your officers as a member of Emergency Services.
as a member of PCSAR, or your officers as a member of Emergency Services.
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PCSAR members interested:
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PCSAR members:
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* [[User:Brett Wuth|Brett Wuth]]
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* {{Member|Brett Wuth}}
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* Lyle Korver
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* {{Member|Adam Taylor}}
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* Bree Korobanik
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* {{Member|Nichole Boissoneault}}
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* Brian Balak
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* less active: {{Member|Joel Morgan Smith}}
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* Ron Hann
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* less active: {{Member|Bradley Boese}}
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* Forest Anderson
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* less active: {{Member|Alieza Cyr}}
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Both:
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* {{Member|Pat Neumann}}
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* {{Member|Robert Frost}}
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* {{Member|Dan Earle}}
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== Planning ==
== Planning ==
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[[User:Brett_Wuth/Running_Notes/2009-10#2009-10-13|2009-10-13]] Pat and Brett worked on a training schedule.
[[User:Brett_Wuth/Running_Notes/2009-10#2009-10-13|2009-10-13]] Pat and Brett worked on a training schedule.
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{{link|Image:Members:2010-07-13 02 34 42u-scan.pdf|2010-07-12 discussion}} Dave Cox, Brett Wuth.
2009-11-05 Dave, Pat and Brett planned the 2009-11-10 meeting.
2009-11-05 Dave, Pat and Brett planned the 2009-11-10 meeting.
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More planning sessions are anticipated. Contact [[User:Brett Wuth|Brett Wuth]] if you'd like to participate.
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The [[2010-11-09 Rope Rescue training]] ended with a planning session.
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=== To do ===
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[[2011-06-11 Lethbridge College]] meeting discuss rope rescue at wind turbines
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* liabilities (Dave)
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* explore financing options through Councils, AEMA, etc. (Dave)
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See [[/Tasks]]
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* once financing is known inquire with professional instructors for spring course (Brett, Pat)
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** Fire Master
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** [http://www.vsimountainsafety.com/ Vertical Systems International]
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* construct anchor points at fire hall for practices (Dave, Pat, Brett)
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* recruitment (Bree, Brian)
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* work training schedule forward for rest of 2010 (Pat, Brett by January 2010)
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* standards
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* equipment
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* regional mutual aid
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* response capability
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** response time
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** radios
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** schedule
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== Needs Analysis ==
== Needs Analysis ==
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See [[/Needs analysis|Needs Analysis]]
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=== Forecast of Incidents ===
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== Report ==
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See {{subpage|Report}}
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PCSAR
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* Self Rescue (1 / 10 yr)
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** Searches often include steep areas where a searcher could potential have a mishap and require rescuing. Although searchers are trained and directed to avoid these hazards, PCSAR is better for having self-rescue capability should such an mishap occur.
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* Wilderness low angle (1 / 5 yr)
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** A rescue occurs in a remote area where a person needs to be stretchered over low-angle terrain.
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* Wilderness high angle (1 / 10 yr)
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** A rescue occurs where a person needs to be extracted from a steep slope or high-angle terrain. Stretcher may not be necessary, but the person cannot move safely without rope.
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* Caves (1 / 5 yr)
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** The Crowsnest Pass is a prime area for novice and skilled cave trips. Many rope rescue responders are required inside the cave and possibly outside it. Typical responders are CNP SAR and ACRO. PCSAR could assist. Out-of-region illustration: [http://saralberta.dnsalias.org:8080/mediawiki/index.php/Fang_Cave_Rescue Fang Cave Rescue]
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* Avalanche (0)
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** Avalanche response are unlikely to require rope rescue skills
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PCES
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* accessible embankment (2 / yr)
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** person or vehicle down embankment. Low angle techniques needed to safely extract.
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* high angle (1 / 5 yr)
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* bridges (1 / 3 yr)
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** A vehicle goes off a bridge deck and patient requires vertical raise.
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Shell
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* Above 40 feet (1 / 10 yr)
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* Confined (1 / 5 yr)
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Transalta
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* Wind Turbine (1 / 10 yr)
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* Communication towers ?
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Canadian Hydro
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Enmax
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Estimated average total of incidents per year: 3.4
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=== Other responders ===
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If a rope rescue team did not exist in our area, responses might be available from:
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* Waterton
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* Fernie
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* Kananaskis
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* Banff
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=== Responders required ===
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* 1 person at "Team Leader" level
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** Able to direct and oversee the whole rope rescue.
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* 3 people at "Team Member" level
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** Able to build and operate any station
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* 2 people at "Basic Skills" level
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** Able to assist under direction
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=== Roster requirements ===
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Estimating that 1/3 of members are able to respond at any given time. Estimate is the same for both PCES and PCSAR members.
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* Team Leader level: 3
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* Team Member level: 9
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* Basic Skills: 6 (but probably have lots)
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Attrition:
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Estimate that there is a 1 in 6 chance each year that any person on the roster (at any level) will leave or no longer be available and have to be replaced.
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== Training ==
== Training ==
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See [[/Train|training]]
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=== Training time and dollar budget ===
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== Equipment ==
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See {{subpage|Equipment|Rope Rescue equipment}}, {{subpage|Swift Water Rescue equipment}}
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* Basic Skills
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== Financial ==
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** estimated 4 hours of in-house training
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see {{subpage|Budget}}
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** most PCES have already been taught (S-300 course)
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** maintain skills
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*** 2 hours per year
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*** in-house refresher
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** roster: ~20
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* Team Member
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== To do ==
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** estimated total: 100 hours of in-house training, formal course, and practice
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* Train in scene survey skill. See [[2014-01-16 Rope Rescue training#Record]]. {{rbw}}
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** take a decent course
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* Create working arrangements with other teams. See [[2014-01-16 Rope Rescue training#Record]]. {{rbw}}
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** maintain skills
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* standardize carabiners
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*** 20 hours practice per year
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* mark helmet sizes on outside (tabs)
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*** e.g. scenarios
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* Look for public event to schedule demo at. See [[2014-01-16 Rope Rescue training#Record]]. {{rbw}}
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** roster: 9
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* Select weekend days as alternate training. See [[2014-01-16 Rope Rescue training#Record]]. {{rbw}}
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*** attrition: 1.5 every year
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* store [http://www.pinchercreekecho.com/2013/05/07/rescue-team-shows-off-rope-skills media coverage] on rope rescue demo
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* Develop simpler rigging options. See [[2014-01-16 Rope Rescue training#Record]]. {{rbw}}
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* Team Leader
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* Add large ziplock or other bags for webbing and eye protection. See [[2018-04-19 Rope Rescue training#Record]]. {{rbw}}
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** estimated total: 200 hours of in-house training, formal course, and practice
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** experience
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** maintain skills
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*** 30 hours practice per year
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*** e.g. scenarios
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** roster: 3
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*** attrition: 1 every 2 years
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* initial: ~1580 person*hr (less training people already have)
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* replacement: ~250 person*hr/yr (less training recruits already have)
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=== Subject matter ===
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* formal course
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* basic skills
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** equipment checking (i.e. checking ropes)
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** handling rope
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** knowing parts, gear recognition
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** anchors
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** stretcher tie-in
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* practice scenarios
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* site safety assessment
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=== In-house training ===
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Draft in-house training syllabus (from BC PEP Rope Rescue Manual):
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Rope Rescue in Pincher Creek
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* scheduled to cover during [[2010-03-09 Rope Rescue training]]
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* (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 1)
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* How rope rescue relates to SAR / Emergency Services
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* Describe the training process of a rope rescue Team Member
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* Describe the Incident Commander's role in rope rescue
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Rescue Site Overview
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* scheduled to review during [[2010-01-12 Rope Rescue training]]
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* Describe zones of the rescue site
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* Describe rescue organization
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* Describe the roles of rescue personnel
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* Describe hazard assessment
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* Describe the standards of Rope Rescue
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* Outline the principles of rope rescue
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* Determine forces on the rescue system
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Equipment
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* schedule to cover during [[2010-02-09 Rope Rescue training]]
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* Describe the safe working load limits of rescue equipment and systems
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* Describe the properties, use and proper care of:
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** High stretch and low stretch rope
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** Webbing and sling material
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** Accessory cord
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** Pulleys
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** Rigging plates
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** Personal descenders
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** Rescue brake bar racks
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** Edge protection
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** Personal ascending devices
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** Helmets
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** Harnesses
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** Gloves
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* Properly stack and coil rope
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* scheduled to cover during [[2010-04-13 Rope Rescue training]] when it's comfortable to look at anchors outside
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* Define the principles and considerations of anchor construction
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In addition to what's below, PCES will use 20 minutes of every second regular training night to review basic rope skills.
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We train the evenings of the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
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* [[2009-09-12 Transalta tour]]
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* [[2009-12-08 Rope Rescue training]]
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Current revision

PCSAR and Pincher Creek Emergency Services are forming a joint rope rescue team. It is hoped that by having a single team between the two organizations, that we will be able to maintain a level of training and involvement that will allow the joint team to respond to incidents in the mandate for either organization.

The PCSAR board has given approval in principle to the formation of joint team. They will consider a more detailed mandate and budget for the team as they are developed.

See also Swift Water Rescue

Contents

[edit] Joining

If you are interested in becoming involved in the joint team, contact Brett Wuth as a member of PCSAR, or your officers as a member of Emergency Services.

PCSAR members:

Both:

PCES members:

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[edit] Planning

A joint planning meeting between PCSAR, PCES, Piikani Fire Dept and Shell was held 2009-08-19.

A planning session was held after the wind turbine tour on 2009-09-12 between Dave Cox, Brett Wuth, Bree Korobanik, and Brian Balak.

2009-09-16 Pat and Brett discussed training requirements.

2009-10-13 Pat and Brett worked on a training schedule.

2010-07-12 discussion Dave Cox, Brett Wuth.

2009-11-05 Dave, Pat and Brett planned the 2009-11-10 meeting.

The 2010-11-09 Rope Rescue training ended with a planning session.

2011-06-11 Lethbridge College meeting discuss rope rescue at wind turbines

See /Tasks

[edit] Needs Analysis

See Needs Analysis

[edit] Report

See Report

[edit] Training

See training

[edit] Equipment

See Rope Rescue equipment, Swift Water Rescue equipment

[edit] Financial

see Budget

[edit] To do

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