2010-10-12 Rope Rescue training

Tuesday October 12, 2010

19:00 - 21:00 at the Fire Hall

Rope Rescue practice.

Agenda:
 * Raising Systems
 * (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 8)
 * Describe safety considerations in raising systems
 * Describe the principles and applications of mechanical advantage systems
 * Build simple pulley systems, 2:1, 3:1, 5:1
 * Build compound pulley systems
 * Convert a lower to a raise under tension
 * Efficiently pass knots in the load line while raising

Covered:
 * Raising Systems
 * (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 8)
 * Describe safety considerations in raising systems
 * Describe the principles and applications of mechanical advantage systems
 * Build simple pulley systems, 2:1, 3:1, 5:1
 * Build compound pulley systems
 * Convert a lower to a raise under tension