2010-06-08 Rope Rescue training

Tuesday June 8, 2010

19:00 - 21:00 at the Fire Hall

Rope Rescue practice.

Agenda:
 * Rappelling and Ascending
 * (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 10)
 * Understanding rappelling methods
 * Outline the various belay methods
 * Set up and operate various rappel devices
 * Tie-off rappel devices
 * Set up and operate Prusiks and mechanical devices for ascending
 * Perform safety checks for rappelling / ascending systems

Covered:
 * built lower system with brake bar, main line and belay
 * demonstrated ascending with prusiks and mechanical ascenders, down climbed
 * demonstrated switch over to figure-8 descender, tie-off, and use.
 * demonstrated safety check
 * revealed difficulty using fall-arrest harness with ascenders
 * revealed problem using 12.5mm rope with Petzl Stop