Rope Rescue/Train/Skills checklist
From PCSAR
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Describe the roles of rescue personnel | Describe the roles of rescue personnel | ||
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Outline the principles of rope rescue | Outline the principles of rope rescue | ||
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+ | Describe hazard assessment | ||
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+ | Demonstrate an assessment of rescue terrain | ||
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State length of tails on 8mm cord and 11mm rope (Page 4-6) | State length of tails on 8mm cord and 11mm rope (Page 4-6) | ||
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Rewoven Figure 8 - Tie Figure-eight-follow-through knot into a closed ring | Rewoven Figure 8 - Tie Figure-eight-follow-through knot into a closed ring | ||
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+ | Demonstrate Blocking knot | ||
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+ | Clove Hitch - Tie Clove hitch into closed ring with rope, webbing or cord | ||
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+ | Demonstrate integrating seat and chest harnesses | ||
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+ | Describe proper knot terminology | ||
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Tie an Italian hitch | Tie an Italian hitch | ||
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Tie a Block and tackle | Tie a Block and tackle | ||
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{{/Subject|Rope Management}} | {{/Subject|Rope Management}} | ||
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Bagging - Place rope into bag including appropriate knots. | Bagging - Place rope into bag including appropriate knots. | ||
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Stacking - Demonstrate method of stacking rope prior to deploying during rope rescue operations. | Stacking - Demonstrate method of stacking rope prior to deploying during rope rescue operations. | ||
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+ | Coiling - Use appropriate technique to coil rope for storage when a bag is not available. | ||
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{{/Subject|Anchor Systems}} | {{/Subject|Anchor Systems}} | ||
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For a single point anchor, state tree minimum diameter | For a single point anchor, state tree minimum diameter | ||
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Extended - With one anchor attachment in place, build extension appropriate for a 15m anchor extension. | 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|Lowers}} | {{/Subject|Lowers}} | ||
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Load Brake Rack - Properly rig brake bar rack for lowering a two-person load | Load Brake Rack - Properly rig brake bar rack for lowering a two-person load | ||
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Lower with Rack - Lower a simulated load as for a two-person load | Lower with Rack - Lower a simulated load as for a two-person load | ||
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+ | Describe the different lowering devices and their limitations | ||
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{{/Subject|Raising Systems}} | {{/Subject|Raising Systems}} | ||
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Describe maximum number of haulers usable with various mechanical advantages | Describe maximum number of haulers usable with various mechanical advantages | ||
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3:1, Load Line - Build 3:1 haul system out of load line, include all appropriate Prusiks. | 3:1, Load Line - 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. | Attached 3:1 - Build 3:1 haul system out of a separate rope, include all appropriate Prusiks. | ||
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+ | State maximum pulling force with gloved hand (Page 8-5, 2-22) | ||
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+ | 2:1 - With existing anchor, build haul system using one rope. | ||
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Counterbalance - Build counterbalance haul sysem out of load line, include all appropriate Prusiks. | Counterbalance - Build counterbalance haul sysem out of load line, 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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{{/Subject|Stretcher Rigging}} | {{/Subject|Stretcher Rigging}} | ||
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+ | Demonstrate attaching load and belay ropes to the stretcher | ||
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+ | Demonstrate stretcher handling techniques | ||
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Describe litter models available for rope rescue | Describe litter models available for rope rescue | ||
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Demonstrate rigging stretcher bridle attachments | Demonstrate rigging stretcher bridle attachments | ||
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Demonstrate construction of attendant and subject stretcher tie-ins | Demonstrate construction of attendant and subject stretcher tie-ins | ||
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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. | 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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Slope Rig, 3 bearers - Rig stretcher for slope raise or lower, all attachments for 3 attendants & appropropriate stretcher attachement. | Slope Rig, 3 bearers - Rig stretcher for slope raise or lower, all attachments for 3 attendants & appropropriate stretcher attachement. | ||
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+ | Improvised Bridle - rig above using improvised bridle in place of commercial stretcher bridle | ||
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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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{{/Subject|Communications}} | {{/Subject|Communications}} | ||
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Demonstrate verbal rescue signals proficiently | Demonstrate verbal rescue signals proficiently | ||
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Demonstrate whistle rescue signals proficiently | Demonstrate whistle rescue signals proficiently | ||
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+ | Describe the need for clear, standard terminology and protocols | ||
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{{/Subject|Slope Rescue}} | {{/Subject|Slope Rescue}} | ||
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+ | Describe hazards particular to slope rescue | ||
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Define types of slopes and their angles (Page 2-16) | Define types of slopes and their angles (Page 2-16) | ||
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State maximum person load for 11mm and 12.5mm for various angles (Page 12-5) | State maximum person load for 11mm and 12.5mm for various angles (Page 12-5) | ||
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{{/Subject|Rescue Operations}} | {{/Subject|Rescue Operations}} | ||
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Describe the role of the Initial Response Team | Describe the role of the Initial Response Team | ||
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Ascend with Prusiks | Ascend with Prusiks | ||
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Communications - Use appropriate communications prior to rappelling | Communications - Use appropriate communications prior to rappelling | ||
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+ | Change over to Rappel | ||
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{{/Subject|Descending}} | {{/Subject|Descending}} | ||
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+ | Communications - Use appropriate communications prior to ascending | ||
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Rappel | Rappel | ||
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Change over to Ascend | Change over to Ascend | ||
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- | Rig Edge Person - While wearing harness set-up edge person fixed line including | + | Rig Edge Person - While wearing harness set-up edge person fixed line including anchor, and attach to harness. |
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Revision as of 17:31, 21 February 2013
Rope Rescue in Pincher Creek | Last verified | |||
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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 |
Rescue Site Overview | Last verified | |||
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Describe zones of the rescue site |
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Describe the roles of rescue personnel |
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Describe the standards of Rope Rescue |
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Outline the principles of rope rescue |
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Describe hazard assessment |
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Demonstrate an assessment of rescue terrain |
Forces | Last verified | |||
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State forces on anchors vs angles of redirection (Page 2-20) |
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State force on anchor legs vs internal angle (Page 2-22) |
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gripping strength 3 wrap 8mm on 11mm rope (Page 4-9, 8-5) |
Equipment | Last verified | |||
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Identify equipment used in rope rescue |
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Describe the properties, uses and proper care of:
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State minimum breaking strength
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Describe the safe working load limits of systems |
Ties | Last verified | |||
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State length of tails on 8mm cord and 11mm rope (Page 4-6) |
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Tape Bend - Join two end of webbing together |
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Figure 8 on-a-Bight - Tie Figure 8-on-a-bight on the end of a rope |
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Rewoven Figure 8 - Tie Figure-eight-follow-through knot into a closed ring |
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Demonstrate Blocking knot |
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Clove Hitch - Tie Clove hitch into closed ring with rope, webbing or cord |
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Demonstrate integrating seat and chest harnesses |
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Describe proper knot terminology |
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Figure 8 Bend - Join two ropes together end-to-end with figure eight bend |
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Dbl. Fisherman's Bend - Joint two end of cord with double fisherman's bend |
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Tie a Prusik hitch |
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Tie a Prusik-on-itself |
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Tie an Italian hitch |
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Tie a Radium release hitch |
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Tie an Inline figure eight |
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Tie a Butterfly knot |
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Tie a Block and tackle |
Rope Management | Last verified | |||
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Bagging - Place rope into bag including appropriate knots. |
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Care & Inspection - Demonstarte and describe care and inspection of rope, including retirement criteria. |
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Stacking - Demonstrate method of stacking rope prior to deploying during rope rescue operations. |
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Coiling - Use appropriate technique to coil rope for storage when a bag is not available. |
Anchor Systems | Last verified | |||
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For a single point anchor, state tree minimum diameter |
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Simple Slung |
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Wrap 3 pull 2 |
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Basket |
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3-point System
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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 - 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. |
Belay Systems | Last verified | |||
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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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TL: Knot Pass, During L&R - Pass knot through Tandem Prusik Belay during lowering and raising |
Lowers | Last verified | |||
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Load Brake Rack - Properly rig brake bar rack for lowering a two-person load |
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Tie Off Brake Rack - Tie-off brake bar rack while loaded with simulated load |
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Lower with Rack - Lower a simulated load as for a two-person load |
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Describe the different lowering devices and their limitations |
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TL: Covert to Raise w/3:1 - With simulated load, convert from a lower to raise under tension. |
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TL: Knot Pass w/RRH - With simulated load, pass a knot past the brake bar rack using the Radium Release Hitch |
Raising Systems | Last verified | |||
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Describe maximum number of haulers usable with various mechanical advantages |
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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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5:1, Load Line - Build 5:1 haul system from previous 3:1, inclued all appropriate Prusiks. |
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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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Attached 3:1 - Build 3:1 haul system out of a separate rope, include all appropriate Prusiks. |
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State maximum pulling force with gloved hand (Page 8-5, 2-22) |
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2:1 - With existing anchor, build haul system using one rope. |
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Counterbalance - Build counterbalance haul sysem out of load line, 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. |
Stretcher Rigging | Last verified | |||
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Demonstrate attaching load and belay ropes to the stretcher |
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Demonstrate stretcher handling techniques |
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Describe litter models available for rope rescue |
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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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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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Slope Rig, 3 bearers - Rig stretcher for slope raise or lower, all attachments for 3 attendants & appropropriate stretcher attachement. |
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Improvised Bridle - rig above using improvised bridle in place of commercial stretcher bridle |
Patient Securement | Last verified | |||
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Secure to stretcher - Lash subject into stretcher preventing them from falling from the stretcher in any direction. |
Communications | Last verified | |||
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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 |
Slope Rescue | Last verified | |||
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Describe hazards particular to slope rescue |
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Define types of slopes and their angles (Page 2-16) |
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Demonstrate measuring slope angle |
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State maximum person load for 11mm and 12.5mm for various angles (Page 12-5) |
Pick-off Techniques | Last verified | |||
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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 rappel pick-offs |
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Demonstrate subject positioning options |
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Demonstrate stretcher tilt-lift pick-offs |
Rescue Operations | Last verified | |||
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Describe the role of the Initial Response Team |
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Describe the need and process of preplanning |
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Describe the elements of a successful rope rescue |
With fixed rope already in place, either:
- Ascend and change over to a rappel, or
- Rappel and change over to ascending
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. Ascending done with Prusiks using one of the approved techniques.
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Ascend with Prusiks |
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Communications - Use appropriate communications prior to rappelling |
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Change over to Rappel |
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set up and operate mechanical devices for ascending |
Descending | Last verified | |||
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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 |
Edge | Last verified | |||
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Rig Edge Person - While wearing harness set-up edge person fixed line including anchor, and attach to harness. |