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

• 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