2010-02-09 Rope Rescue training

From PCSAR

Tuesday February 9, 2010

19:00 - 21:00 at the Fire Hall

Rope Rescue practice.

Agenda:

• Knots, Bends and Hitches
  • (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 4)
  • Demonstrate the following knots and ties:
    • Italian hitch
    • Blocking knot
    • Clove hitch
    • Radium release hitch
    • Butterfly knot
    • Block and tackle
  • Properly stack and coil rope
  • Integrate seat and chest harnesses

• 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