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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]]

== Joining ==

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

PCSAR members:
* {{Member|Brett Wuth}}
* {{Member|Adam Taylor}}
* {{Member|Nichole Boissoneault}}
* less active: {{Member|Joel Morgan Smith}}
* less active: {{Member|Bradley Boese}}
* less active: {{Member|Alieza Cyr}}

Both:
* {{Member|Pat Neumann}} 
* {{Member|Robert Frost}}
* {{Member|Dan Earle}}

PCES members:
* ...

== 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.

[[User:Brett_Wuth/Running_Notes/2009-10#2009-10-13|2009-10-13]] Pat and Brett worked on a training schedule.

{{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.

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]]

== Needs Analysis ==

=== Forecast of Incidents ===

PCSAR
* Self Rescue (1 / 10 yr)
** 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.
* Wilderness low angle (1 / 5 yr)
** A rescue occurs in a remote area where a person needs to be stretchered over low-angle terrain.
* Wilderness high angle (1 / 10 yr)
** 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.
* Caves (1 / 5 yr)
** 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]
* Avalanche (0)
** Avalanche response are unlikely to require rope rescue skills

PCES
* accessible embankment (2 / yr)
** person or vehicle down embankment.  Low angle techniques needed to safely extract.
* high angle (1 / 5 yr)
* bridges (1 / 3 yr)
** A vehicle goes off a bridge deck and patient requires vertical raise.

Shell
* Above 40 feet (1 / 10 yr)
* Confined (1 / 5 yr)

Transalta
* Wind Turbine (1 / 10 yr)
* Communication towers ?

Canadian Hydro
* ?

Enmax
* ?

Estimated average total of incidents per year: 3.4

=== Other responders ===

If a rope rescue team did not exist in our area, responses might be available from:
* CNP
* Waterton
* Fernie
* Kananaskis
* Banff

=== Responders required ===

* 1 person at "Team Leader" level
** Able to direct and oversee the whole rope rescue.
* 3 people at "Team Member" level
** Able to build and operate any station
* 2 people at "Basic Skills" level
** Able to assist under direction

=== Roster requirements ===

Estimating that 1/3 of members are able to respond at any given time.  Estimate is the same for both PCES and PCSAR members.

* Team Leader level: 3
* Team Member level: 9
* Basic Skills: 6 (but probably have lots)

Attrition:

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.

== Report ==
See {{subpage|Report}}
== Training ==
See [[/Train|training]]

== Equipment ==
See {{subpage|Equipment|Rope Rescue equipment}}, {{subpage|Swift Water Rescue equipment}}

== Financial ==
see {{subpage|Budget}}

== To do ==
* Train in scene survey skill.  See [[2014-01-16 Rope Rescue training#Record]].  {{rbw}}
* Create working arrangements with other teams. See [[2014-01-16 Rope Rescue training#Record]].  {{rbw}}
* standardize carabiners
* mark helmet sizes on outside (tabs)
* Look for public event to schedule demo at. See [[2014-01-16 Rope Rescue training#Record]].  {{rbw}}
* Select weekend days as alternate training.  See [[2014-01-16 Rope Rescue training#Record]].  {{rbw}}
* store [http://www.pinchercreekecho.com/2013/05/07/rescue-team-shows-off-rope-skills media coverage] on rope rescue demo
* Develop simpler rigging options.  See [[2014-01-16 Rope Rescue training#Record]].  {{rbw}}
* Add large ziplock or other bags for webbing and eye protection.  See [[2018-04-19 Rope Rescue training#Record]].  {{rbw}}

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 == Needs Analysis ==
-See [[/Needs analysis|Needs Analysis]]
+=== Forecast of Incidents ===
+PCSAR
+* Self Rescue (1 / 10 yr)
+** 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.
+* Wilderness low angle (1 / 5 yr)
+** A rescue occurs in a remote area where a person needs to be stretchered over low-angle terrain.
+* Wilderness high angle (1 / 10 yr)
+** 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.
+* Caves (1 / 5 yr)
+** 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]
+* Avalanche (0)
+** Avalanche response are unlikely to require rope rescue skills
+PCES
+* accessible embankment (2 / yr)
+** person or vehicle down embankment.  Low angle techniques needed to safely extract.
+* high angle (1 / 5 yr)
+* bridges (1 / 3 yr)
+** A vehicle goes off a bridge deck and patient requires vertical raise.
+Shell
+* Above 40 feet (1 / 10 yr)
+* Confined (1 / 5 yr)
+Transalta
+* Wind Turbine (1 / 10 yr)
+* Communication towers ?
+Canadian Hydro
+* ?
+Enmax
+* ?
+Estimated average total of incidents per year: 3.4
+=== Other responders ===
+If a rope rescue team did not exist in our area, responses might be available from:
+* CNP
+* Waterton
+* Fernie
+* Kananaskis
+* Banff
+=== Responders required ===
+* 1 person at "Team Leader" level
+** Able to direct and oversee the whole rope rescue.
+* 3 people at "Team Member" level
+** Able to build and operate any station
+* 2 people at "Basic Skills" level
+** Able to assist under direction
+=== Roster requirements ===
+Estimating that 1/3 of members are able to respond at any given time.  Estimate is the same for both PCES and PCSAR members.
+* Team Leader level: 3
+* Team Member level: 9
+* Basic Skills: 6 (but probably have lots)
+Attrition:
+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.
 == Report ==