2010-02-09 Rope Rescue training

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Tuesday February 9, 2010

19:00 - 21:00 at the Fire Hall

Rope Rescue practice.

Agenda:

  • Equipment
    • (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 3)
    • Describe the safe working load limits of rescue equipment and systems
    • 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
  • Belay Systems
    • (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 6)
    • Build belay systems for single and multi-person loads
    • Demonstrate the properties of types of belay devices used in rescue
    • Operate various belay devices
    • Tie-off any of the belay devices