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{{/Subject|Rope Rescue in Pincher Creek}}
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{{/Skill|
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* Describe how rope rescue relates to SAR / Emergency Services
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* Describe the training process of a rope rescue Team Member
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* Describe the training process of a rope rescue Team Leader
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* Describe the Incident Commander's role in rope rescue
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{{/Subject|Equipment}}
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{{/Subject|Rescue Site Overview}}
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Identify equipment used in rope rescue
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* Describe zones of the rescue site
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Describe the properties, uses and proper care of:
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* Describe rescue organization
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* High stretch and low stretch rope
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* Webbing and sling material
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* Accessory cord
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* Pulleys
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* Rigging plates
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* Personal descenders
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* Rescue brake bar racks
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* Edge protection
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* Personal ascending devices
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* Helmets
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* Harnesses
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* Gloves
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</tr>
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</table>
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State minimum breaking strength
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* Describe the roles of rescue personnel
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<table>
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* 8mm cord (Page 3-10)
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* 11mm rope
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* 12.5mm rope
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* 25mm webbing (Page 3-10)
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* steel carabiner (Page 3-12)
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* aluminium carabiner (Page 3-12)
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* rigging plate (Page 3-16)
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* steel O-ring (Page 3-16)
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* rescue brake bar rack (Page 3-19)
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* Radium LRH (Page 4-13)
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</tr>
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</table>
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Describe the safe working load limits of systems
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* Describe hazard assessment
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* Demonstrate an assessment of rescue terrain
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* Describe the standards of Rope Rescue
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* Outline the principles of rope rescue
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{{/Subject|Ties}}
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{{/Subject|Forces}}
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'''Daisy Chain''' Webbing:
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Chain webbing for storage.
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* State forces on an anchor with various deflections
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Chain can not be untied from standing end.
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Chain is compact.
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Working end final loop pulled through.
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Chain disassembles with simple pull.
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'''Tape Bend''' (Water Bend, Water Knot): Join two ends of webbing together.
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* State forces on two joined anchors at various angle
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Tie is set.
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Proper length tails.
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Create sling of specified length.
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Minimize effort by tieing long tail first.
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Tie a '''Clove Hitch''' into a closed object with webbing.
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Backup knot.
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{{/Subject|Equipment}}
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Hitch and knot are set.
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No twists.
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* Describe the safe working load limits of rescue equipment and systems
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Proper length tail.
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State '''length of tails''' on 8mm cord and 11mm rope (Page 4-6)
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* Describe the properties, use and proper care of:
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** High stretch and low stretch rope
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** Webbing and sling material
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** Accessory cord
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** Pulleys
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** Rigging plates
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** Personal descenders
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** Rescue brake bar racks
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** Edge protection
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** Personal ascending devices
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** Helmets
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** Harnesses
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** Gloves
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{{/Skill|1|
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{{/Subject end}}
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Tie a '''Simple Figure 8''' knot as an end-of-line knot in cord or rope.
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Knot is set.
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{{/Subject|Knots, Bends and Hitches}}
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Proper length tail.
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* Describe proper knot terminology
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Tie a '''Figure 8 on a Bight''' on the end of a rope.
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* Tape Bend
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Loop is of specified size.
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: Join two end of webbing together
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Knot is dressed.
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Knot is set.
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Proper length tail.
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Tie a '''Rewoven Figure 8''' (Traced Figure 8, Figure 8 Follow Through) into a closed ring.
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* Figure 8 on-a-Bight
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Loop is of specified size.
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: Tie Figure 8-on-a-bight on the end of a rope
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Knot is dressed.
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Knot is set.
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Proper length tail.
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Tie a '''Blocking Knot''' in cord or rope against a closed ring.
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* Rewoven Figure 8
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Loop's inner strand parallels standing strand.
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: Tie Figure-eight-follow-through knot into a closed ring
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Proper length tail of bight.
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End of line knot.
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Knots set.
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Tie a '''Prusik Hitch''' onto a rope using a provided a prusik loop of cord.
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* Figure 8 Bend
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3 wraps.
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: Join two ropes togethre end-to-end with figure eight bend
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Double Fisherman's is on a leg away from apex.
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Knot is dressed.
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Knot is set.
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Knot holds.
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Demonstrate breaking a set Prusik.
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Demonstrate integrating seat and chest harnesses
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* Dbl. Fisherman's Bend
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: Joint two end of cord with double fisherman's bend
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Describe proper knot terminology
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* Tie a Prusik hitch
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Figure 8 Bend - Join two ropes together end-to-end with figure eight bend
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* Tie a Prusik-on-itself
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Dbl. Fisherman's Bend - Joint two end of cord with double fisherman's bend
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* Tie an Italian hitch
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Tie a Prusik-on-itself
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* Demonstrate Blocking knot
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Tie an Italian hitch
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* Clove Hitch
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: Tie Clove hitch into closed ring with rope, webbing or cord
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Tie a Radium release hitch
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* Tie a Radium release hitch
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Tie an Inline Figure 8
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* Tie an Inline figure eight
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Tie a Butterfly knot
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* Tie a Butterfly knot
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Tie a Block and tackle
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* Tie a Block and tackle
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* Demonstrate integrating seat and chest harnesses
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{{/Subject|Rope Management}}
{{/Subject|Rope Management}}
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Bagging - Place rope into bag including appropriate knots.
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* Coiling
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: Use appropriate technique to coil rope for storage when a bag is not available.
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Care & Inspection - Demonstrate and describe care and inspection of rope, including retirement criteria.
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* Bagging
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: Place rope into bag including appropriate knots.
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Stacking - Demonstrate method of stacking rope prior to deploying during rope rescue operations.
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* Care & Inspection
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: Demonstarte and describe care and inspection of rope, including retirement criteria.
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Coiling - Use appropriate technique to coil rope for storage when a bag is not available.
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* Stacking
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: Demonstrate method of stacking rope prior to deploying during rope rescue operations.
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{{/Subject|Anchor Systems}}
{{/Subject|Anchor Systems}}
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For a single point anchor, state tree minimum diameter
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* TL: Anchor Selection
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** Oral quiz. Using what is available on-site, describe acceptable and unacceptable anchors.
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Tie a '''Simple Slung''' sling around a fixed closed object.
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* Simple Slung
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No twists.
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Proper tape bend.
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Knot on one of the legs, away from apex.
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Tie a '''Basket Sling''' around a fixed closed object.
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* Wrap 3 pull 2
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No twists.
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Proper tape bend.
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Knot on one of the legs, away from apex.
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Tie a '''Wrap 3 pull 2''' sling around a vertical closed object
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* Basket
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at a height above ground.
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No twists.
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Proper tape bend.
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Knot at front.
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Tie two '''Interwoven Wrap 3 Pull 2''' slings around a vertical object
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* 3-point System
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at a height above ground.
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: With available trees rig a three-point anchor system using each of the three listed anchor attachments once and connect them to build an appropriate three-point load distributed anchor system.
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Proper Wrap 3 Pull 2's.
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One Wrap 3 Pull 2 is over the other on one side and at least one strand under the other on the other side.
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3-point System - With available trees rig a three-point anchor system using each of the three listed anchor attachments once and connect them to build an appropriate three-point load distributed anchor system.
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* Pretensioned Back-tie
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: Rig one anchor attachment to a tree at leas 1m above the ground, then rig pre-tensioned back-tie to tree directly behind, using 11mm rope rigged sufficiently taut.
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Pretensioned Back-tie - Rig one anchor attachment to a tree at leas 1m above the ground, then rig pre-tensioned back-tie to tree directly behind, using 11mm rope rigged sufficiently taut.
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* Extended
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: With one anchor attachment in place, build extension appropriate for a 15m anchor extension.
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Extended - With one anchor attachment in place, build extension appropriate for a 15m anchor extension.
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Anchor Selection - Oral quiz. Using what is available on-site, describe acceptable and unacceptable anchors.
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{{/Subject|Edge}}
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Rig Edge Person - While wearing harness set-up edge person fixed line including anchor, and attach to harness.
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{{/Subject|Belay Systems}}
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* Tandem Prusik
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: Build anchor, Setup and demonstrate operation of Tandem Prusik Belay.
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{{/Subject|Belay Systems}}
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* Munter Hitch
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: With anchor in place, build Munter hitch belay, demonstrate belaying a descending load, beley ascending load, catch simulated falling load, tie-off under tension, release under tension.
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Tandem Prusik - Build anchor, Setup and demonstrate operation of Tandem Prusik Belay.
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Munter Hitch - With anchor in place, build Munter hitch belay, demonstrate belaying a descending load, beley ascending load, catch simulated falling load, tie-off under tension, release under tension.
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* Tie-off any of the belay devices
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Knot Pass, During L&R - Pass knot through Tandem Prusik Belay during lowering and raising
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* TL: Knot Pass, During L&R
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: Pass knot through Tandem Prusik Belay during lowering and raising
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{{/Subject|Lowers}}
{{/Subject|Lowers}}
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Load Brake Rack - Properly rig brake bar rack for lowering a two-person load
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* Describe the principles behind lowering systems
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Tie Off Brake Rack - Tie-off brake bar rack while loaded with simulated load
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* Describe the different lowering devices and their limitations
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Lower with Rack - Lower a simulated load as for a two-person load
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* Load Brake Rack
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: Properly rig brake bar rack for lowering a two-person load
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Describe the different lowering devices and their limitations
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* Tie Off Brake Rack
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: Tie-off brake bar rack while loaded with simulated load
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Covert to Raise w/3:1 - With simulated load, convert from a lower to raise under tension.
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* Lower with Rack
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: Lower a simulated load as for a two-person load
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Knot Pass w/RRH - With simulated load, pass a knot past the brake bar rack using the Radium Release Hitch
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* TL: Covert to Raise w/3:1
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: With simulated load, convert from a lower to rais under tension.
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* TL: Knot Pass w/RRH
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: With simulated load, pass a knot past the brake bar rack using the Radium Release Hitch
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{{/Subject|Raising}}
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Describe maximum number of haulers usable with various mechanical advantages
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{{/Subject|Raising Systems}}
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* Describe safety considerations in raising systems
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3:1, Load Line - Build 3:1 haul system out of load line, include all appropriate Prusiks.
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* Describe the principles and applications of mechanical advantage systems
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5:1, Load Line - Build 5:1 haul system from previous 3:1, inclued all appropriate Prusiks.
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* 2:1
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: With existing anchor, build haul system using one rope.
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9:1, Load Line - Build 9:1 compound haul ystem from previous 5:1, include all appropriate Prusiks.
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* 3:1, Load Line
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: Build 3:1 haul system out of load line, include all appropriate Prusiks.
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Attached 3:1 - Build 3:1 haul system out of a separate rope, include all appropriate Prusiks.
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* TL: Knot Pass, Load line 3:1
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: With previous 3:1 in place, pass knot through haul system while under simulated load.
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State maximum pulling force with gloved hand (Page 8-5, 2-22)
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* 5:1, Load Line
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: Build 5:1 haul system from previous 3:1, inclued all appropriate Prusiks.
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2:1 - With existing anchor, build haul system using one rope.
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* 9:1, Load Line
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: Build 9:1 compound haul ystem from previous 5:1, include all appropriate Prusiks.
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Counterbalance - Build counterbalance haul sysem out of load line, include all appropriate Prusiks.
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* Attached 3:1
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: Build 3:1 haul system out of a separate rope, include all appropriate Prusiks.
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Knot Pass, Load line 3:1 - With previous 3:1 in place, pass knot through haul system while under simulated load.
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* Counterbalance
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: Build counterbalance haul sysem out of load line, inclued all appropriate Prusiks.
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{{/Subject|Stretcher Rigging}}
{{/Subject|Stretcher Rigging}}
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Demonstrate attaching load and belay ropes to the stretcher
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* Describe litter models available for rope rescue
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Demonstrate stretcher handling techniques
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* Demonstrate rigging stretcher bridle attachments
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Describe litter models available for rope rescue
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* Demonstrate attaching load and belay ropes to the stretcher
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Demonstrate rigging stretcher bridle attachments
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* Demonstrate construction of attendant and subject stretcher tie-ins
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Demonstrate construction of attendant and subject stretcher tie-ins
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* Demonstrate stretcher handling techniques
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Horizontal Orientation for Vertical lower/raise, 1 attendant - While wearing harness, rig stretcher in horizontal orientation for vertical raise or lower including all appropriate stretcher attendant and subject attachments, use commercial bridle for stretcher. Attach load and belay lines to MAP and make appropriate harness attachments.
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* Horizontal Orientation for Vertical lower/raise, 1 attendant
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: While wearing harness, rig stretcher in horizontal orientation for vertical raise or lower including all appropriate stretcher attendant and subject attachments, use commercial bridle for stretcher. Attach load and belay lines to MAP and make appropriate harness attachments.
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Slope Rig, 3 bearers - Rig stretcher for slope raise or lower, all attachments for 3 attendants & appropropriate stretcher attachement.
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* TL: Improvised Bridle
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: rig above using improvised bridle in place of commercial stretcher bridle
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Improvised Bridle - rig above using improvised bridle in place of commercial stretcher bridle
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* Slope Rig, 3 bearers
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: Rig stretcher for slope raise or lower, all attachments for 3 attendants & appropropriate stretcher attachement.
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{{/Subject|Patient Securement}}
{{/Subject|Patient Securement}}
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Secure to stretcher - Lash subject into stretcher preventing them from falling from the stretcher in any direction.
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* TL: Secure to stretcher
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: Lash subject into stretcher preventing them from falling from the stretcher in any direction.
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{{/Subject|Slope Rescue}}
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Describe hazards particular to slope rescue
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{{/Subject|Communications}}
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* Describe the need for clear, standard terminology and protocols
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Define types of slopes and their angles (Page 2-16)
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* Demonstrate verbal rescue signals proficiently
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Demonstrate measuring slope angle
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* Demonstrate whistle rescue signals proficiently
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State maximum person load for 11mm and 12.5mm for various angles (Page 12-5)
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* Rappel and change over to ascending
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{{/Subject|Slope Rescue}}
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While hanging on rope, Vertical distance covered approx. 14m, possibly sloping, vertical and/or overhanging; location dependent. Use appropriate safety procedures and proper communications terms.
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Ascending done with Prusiks using one of the approved techniques.
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* Describe techniques to operate safely and proficiently on slopes ranging from very low angle to steep angle
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{{/Subject|Ascending
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Ascend with Prusiks
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* Describe forces encountered during a slope rescue
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Communications - Use appropriate communications prior to rappelling
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* Describe hazards particular to slope rescue
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Change over to Rappel
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set up and operate mechanical devices for ascending
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{{/Subject|Descending}}
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Communications - Use appropriate communications prior to ascending
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Rappel
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Tie-Off Descender
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Change over to Ascend
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Demonstrate performing safety checks for rappelling / ascending systems
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{{/Subject end}}
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{{/Subject|Communications}}
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Demonstrate verbal rescue signals proficiently
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Demonstrate whistle rescue signals proficiently
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Describe the need for clear, standard terminology and protocols
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{{/Subject end}}
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{{/Subject|Pick-off Techniques}}
{{/Subject|Pick-off Techniques}}
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Describe when pick-off techniques should be used
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* Describe when pick-off techniques should be used
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Demonstrate lowering pick-offs
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* Demonstrate lowering pick-offs
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Demonstrate rappel pick-offs
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* Demonstrate rappel pick-offs
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Demonstrate subject positioning options
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* Demonstrate subject positioning options
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Demonstrate stretcher tilt-lift pick-offs
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* Demonstrate stretcher tilt-lift pick-offs
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{{/Subject|Rope Rescue in Pincher Creek}}
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Describe how rope rescue relates to SAR / Emergency Services
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{{/Subject|Rescue Operations}}
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{{/Skill|1|
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* Describe the need and process of preplanning
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Describe the training process of a rope rescue Team Member
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Describe the training process of a rope rescue Team Leader
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* Describe the role of the Initial Response Team
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{{/Skill|2|
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Describe the Incident Commander's role in rope rescue
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* Describe the elements of a successful rope rescue
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{{/Subject|Rescue Site Overview}}
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Outline situations that require rope rescue
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{{/Subject|Ascending
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: With fixed rope already in place, either:
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:* Ascend and change over to a rappel, or
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:* Rappel and change over to ascending
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: While hanging on rope, Vertical distance covered approx. 14m, possibly sloping, vertical and/or overhanging; location dependent. Use appropriate safety procedures and proper communications terms.
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: Ascending done with Prusiks using one of the approved techniques.
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{{/Skill|1|
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Describe zones of the rescue site
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* Prusik
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{{/Skill|1|
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Describe the roles of rescue personnel
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* Change over to Rappel
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{{/Skill|1|
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{{/Skill|
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Describe the standards of Rope Rescue
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* Communications
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** Use appropriate communications prior to rappelling
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{{/Skill|2|
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{{/Skill|
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Outline the principles of rope rescue
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* set up and operate mechanical devices for ascending
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{{/Skill|2|
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Describe hazard assessment
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{{/Skill|2|
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Demonstrate an assessment of rescue terrain
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{{/Subject|Rescue Operations}}
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{{/Skill|1|
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Describe the role of the Initial Response Team
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{{/Subject|Descending}}
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{{/Skill|
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* Rappel
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{{/Skill|2|
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{{/Skill|
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Describe the need and process of preplanning
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* Tie-Off Descender
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{{/Skill|2|
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{{/Skill|
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Describe the elements of a successful rope rescue
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* Change over to Ascend
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{{/Skill|
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{{/Subject|Forces}}
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* Communications
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{{/Skill|2|
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** Use appropriate communications prior to ascending
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State forces on anchors vs angles of redirection (Page 2-20)
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{{/Skill|2|
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State force on anchor legs vs internal angle (Page 2-22)
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* Demonstrate performing safety checks for rappelling / ascending systems
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State gripping strength of 3 wrap 8mm Prusik on 11mm rope (Page 4-9, 8-5)
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{{/Subject|Edge}}
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* Rig Edge Person
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: While wearing harness set-up edge person fixed line including anch, and attach to harness.
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