Rope Rescue/Train/Skills checklist

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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}}}

Forces		Last verified
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	{{{2}}}
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}}}