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Rope Rescue in Pincher Creek
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{{/Subject|Rope Rescue in Pincher Creek}}
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* Describe rope rescue relates to SAR / Emergency Services
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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
* Describe the training process of a rope rescue Team Member
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* Describe the training process of a rope rescue Team Leader
* Describe the training process of a rope rescue Team Leader
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* Describe the Incident Commander's role in rope rescue
* Describe the Incident Commander's role in rope rescue
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Rescue Site Overview
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{{/Subject|Rescue Site Overview}}
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* Describe zones of the rescue site
* Describe zones of the rescue site
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* Describe rescue organization
* Describe rescue organization
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* Describe the roles of rescue personnel
* Describe the roles of rescue personnel
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* Describe hazard assessment
* Describe hazard assessment
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* Assess rescue terrain
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* Demonstrate an assessment of rescue terrain
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* Describe the standards of Rope Rescue
* Describe the standards of Rope Rescue
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* Outline the principles of rope rescue
* Outline the principles of rope rescue
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* Determine forces on the rescue system
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* Recite forces on an anchor with various deflections
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* Recite forces on two anchor joined anchors at various angle
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Equipment
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{{/Subject|Equipment}}
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* Describe the safe working load limits of rescue equipment and systems
* Describe the safe working load limits of rescue equipment and systems
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* Describe the properties, use and proper care of:
* Describe the properties, use and proper care of:
** High stretch and low stretch rope
** High stretch and low stretch rope
Line 30: Line 60:
** Harnesses
** Harnesses
** Gloves
** Gloves
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Knots, Bends and Hitches
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{{/Subject|Knots, Bends and Hitches}}
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* Utilize proper knot terminology
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* Demonstrate the following knots and ties:
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* Describe proper knot terminology
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** Water or tape bend
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** Figure-eight-on-a-bight
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** Figure-eight-follow-through
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* Demonstrate Water or tape bend
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** Figure-eight-follow-through bend
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** Fishermans bend
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** Prusik hitch
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* Demonstrate Figure-eight-on-a-bight
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** Prusik-on-itself
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** Italian hitch
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** Blocking knot
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* Demonstrate Figure-eight-follow-through
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** Clove hitch
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** Radium release hitch
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** Inline figure eight
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* Demonstrate Figure-eight-follow-through bend
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** Butterfly knot
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** Block and tackle
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* Properly stack and coil rope
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* Demonstrate Fishermans bend
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* Integrate seat and chest harnesses
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* Demonstrate Prusik hitch
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* Demonstrate Prusik-on-itself
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* Demonstrate Italian hitch
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* Demonstrate Blocking knot
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* Demonstrate Clove hitch
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* Demonstrate Radium release hitch
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* Demonstrate Inline figure eight
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* Demonstrate Butterfly knot
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* Demonstrate Block and tackle
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* Demonstrate properly stack and coil rope
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* Demonstrate integrating seat and chest harnesses
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Anchor Systems
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{{/Subject|Anchor Systems}}
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* Select appropriate natural anchors
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* Define the principles and considerations of anchor construction
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* Demonstrate appropriate natural anchors
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* Build different anchor point attachments
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* Build multipoint anchor systems
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* Extend anchor systems
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* Describe the principles and considerations of anchor construction
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* Describe the effect of angles on anchor legs
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Belay Systems
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{{/Subject|Belay Systems}}
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* Build belay systems for single and multi-person loads
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* Demonstrate the properties of types of belay devices used in rescue
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* Operate various belay devices
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* Tie-off any of the belay devices
* Tie-off any of the belay devices
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Lowers
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{{/Subject|Lowers}}
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* scheduled to cover during [[2010-09-14 Rope Rescue training]]
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* (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 7)
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* Describe the principles behind lowering systems
* Describe the principles behind lowering systems
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* Describe the different lowering devices and their limitations
* Describe the different lowering devices and their limitations
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* Thread and tie-off a brake rack
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* Efficiently pass a knot in the load line during a lower
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* Demonstrate threading and tie-off a brake rack
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{{/Subject|Raising Systems}}
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Raising Systems
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* Describe safety considerations in raising systems
* Describe safety considerations in raising systems
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* Describe the principles and applications of mechanical advantage systems
* Describe the principles and applications of mechanical advantage systems
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* Build simple pulley systems, 2:1, 3:1, 5:1
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* Build compound pulley systems
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* Convert a lower to a raise under tension
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* Efficiently pass knots in a the load line while raising
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Stretcher Rigging
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{{/Subject|Stretcher Rigging}}
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* Describe litter models available for rope rescue
* Describe litter models available for rope rescue
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* Rig stretcher bridle attachments
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* Attach load and belay ropes to the stretcher
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* Construct attendant and subject stretcher tie-ins
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* Demonstrate rigging stretcher bridle attachments
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* Demonstrate attaching load and belay ropes to the stretcher
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* Demonstrate construction of attendant and subject stretcher tie-ins
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* Demonstrate stretcher handling techniques
* Demonstrate stretcher handling techniques
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* Demonstrate subject securement techniques
* Demonstrate subject securement techniques
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Rappelling and Ascending
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{{/Subject|Rappelling and Ascending}}
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* Understanding rappelling methods
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* Outline the various belay methods
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* Describe rappelling methods
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* Set up and operate various rappel devices
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* Tie-off rappel devices
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* Set up and operate Prusiks and mechanical devices for ascending
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* Describe the various belay methods
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* Perform safety checks for rapperlling / ascending systems
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* Demnstrate set up and operate various rappel devices
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* Demonstrate tie-off rappel devices
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* Demonstrate set up and operate Prusiks and mechanical devices for ascending
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* Demonstrate performing safety checks for rappelling / ascending systems
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Communications
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{{/Subject|Communications}}
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* Describe the need for clear, standard terminology and protocols
* Describe the need for clear, standard terminology and protocols
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* Use verbal rescue signals proficiently
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* Use whistle rescue signals proficiently
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* Demonstrate verbal rescue signals proficiently
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* Demonstrate whistle rescue signals proficiently
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Slope Rescue
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{{/Subject|Slope Rescue}}
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* Describe techniques to operate safely and proficiently on slopes ranging from very low angle to steep angle
* Describe techniques to operate safely and proficiently on slopes ranging from very low angle to steep angle
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* Adapt techniques used in vertical rescue
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* Describe forces encountered during a slope rescue
* Describe forces encountered during a slope rescue
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* Describe hazards particular to slope rescue
* Describe hazards particular to slope rescue
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Pick-off Techniques
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{{/Subject|Pick-off Techniques}}
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* Outline when pick-off techniques should be used
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* Perform lowering pick-offs
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* Describe when pick-off techniques should be used
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* Perform rappel pick-offs
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* Demonstrate lowering pick-offs
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* Demonstrate rappel pick-offs
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* Demonstrate subject positioning options
* Demonstrate subject positioning options
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* Perform stretcher tilt-lift pick-offs
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* Demonstrate stretcher tilt-lift pick-offs
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Rescue Operations
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{{/Subject|Rescue Operations}}
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* Describe the need and process of preplanning
* Describe the need and process of preplanning
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* Outline the role of the Initial Response Team
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* Describe the role of the Initial Response Team
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* Describe the elements of a successful rope rescue
* Describe the elements of a successful rope rescue
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Ascending
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{{/Subject|Ascending
: With fixed rope already in place, either:
: With fixed rope already in place, either:
:* Ascend and change over to a rappel, or
:* Ascend and change over to a rappel, or
Line 135: Line 250:
: 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.
: 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.
: Ascending done with Prusiks using one of the approved techniques.
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* Prusik
* Prusik
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* Change over to Rappel
* Change over to Rappel
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* Communications
* Communications
** Use appropriate communications prior to rappelling
** Use appropriate communications prior to rappelling
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Descending
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{{/Subject|Descending}}
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* Rappel
* Rappel
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* Tie-Off Descender
* Tie-Off Descender
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* Change over to Ascend
* Change over to Ascend
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* Communications
* Communications
** Use appropriate communications prior to asceding
** Use appropriate communications prior to asceding
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Anchor Systems
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{{/Subject|Anchor Systems}}
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* TL: Anchor Selection
* TL: Anchor Selection
** Oral quiz. Using what is available on-site, describe acceptable and unacceptable anchors.
** Oral quiz. Using what is available on-site, describe acceptable and unacceptable anchors.
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* Simple Slung
* Simple Slung
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* Wrap 3 pull 2
* Wrap 3 pull 2
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* Basket
* Basket
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* 3-point System
* 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.
: 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
* 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.
: 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
* Extended
: With one anchor attachment in place, build extension appropriate for a 15m anchor extension.
: With one anchor attachment in place, build extension appropriate for a 15m anchor extension.
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Raising System
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{{/Subject|Raising System}}
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* 2:1
* 2:1
: With existing anchor, build haul system using one rope.
: With existing anchor, build haul system using one rope.
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* 3:1, Load Line
* 3:1, Load Line
: Build 3:1 haul system out of load line, include all appropriate Prusiks.
: Build 3:1 haul system out of load line, include all appropriate Prusiks.
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* TL: Knot Pass, Load line 3:1
* TL: Knot Pass, Load line 3:1
: With previous 3:1 in place, pass knot through haul system while under simulated load.
: With previous 3:1 in place, pass knot through haul system while under simulated load.
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* 5:1, Load Line
* 5:1, Load Line
: Build 5:1 haul system from previous 3:1, inclued all appropriate Prusiks.
: Build 5:1 haul system from previous 3:1, inclued all appropriate Prusiks.
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* 9:1, Load Line
* 9:1, Load Line
: Build 9:1 compound haul ystem from previous 5:1, include all appropriate Prusiks.
: Build 9:1 compound haul ystem from previous 5:1, include all appropriate Prusiks.
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* Attached 3:1
* Attached 3:1
: Build 3:1 haul system out of a separate rope, include all appropriate Prusiks.
: Build 3:1 haul system out of a separate rope, include all appropriate Prusiks.
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* Counterbalance
* Counterbalance
: Build counterbalance haul sysem out of load line, inclued all appropriate Prusiks.
: Build counterbalance haul sysem out of load line, inclued all appropriate Prusiks.
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Rope Management
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{{/Subject|Rope Management}}
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* Coiling
* Coiling
: Use appropriate technique to coil rope for storage when a bag is not available.
: Use appropriate technique to coil rope for storage when a bag is not available.
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* Bagging
* Bagging
: Place rope into bag including appropriate knots.
: Place rope into bag including appropriate knots.
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* Care & Inspection
* Care & Inspection
: Demonstarte and describe care and inspection of rope, including retirement criteria.
: Demonstarte and describe care and inspection of rope, including retirement criteria.
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* Stacking
* Stacking
: Demonstrate metho of stacking rope prior to deploying during rope rescue operations.
: Demonstrate metho of stacking rope prior to deploying during rope rescue operations.
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Patient Securement
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{{/Subject|Patient Securement}}
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* TL: Secure to stretcher
* TL: Secure to stretcher
: Lash subject into stretcher preventing them from falling from the stretcher in any direction.
: Lash subject into stretcher preventing them from falling from the stretcher in any direction.
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Belays
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{{/Subject|Belays}}
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* Tandem Prusik
* Tandem Prusik
: Build anchor, Setup and demonstrate operation of Tandem Prusik Belay.
: Build anchor, Setup and demonstrate operation of Tandem Prusik Belay.
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* TL: Knot Pass, During L&R
* TL: Knot Pass, During L&R
: Pass knot through Tandem Prusik Belay during lowering and raising
: Pass knot through Tandem Prusik Belay during lowering and raising
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* Munter Hitch
* 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.
: 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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Ties
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{{/Subject|Ties}}
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* Figure 8 on-a-Bight
* Figure 8 on-a-Bight
: Tie Figure 8-on-a-bight on the end of a rope
: Tie Figure 8-on-a-bight on the end of a rope
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* Rewoven Figure 8
* Rewoven Figure 8
: Tie rewoven Figure 8 knot into a closed ring
: Tie rewoven Figure 8 knot into a closed ring
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* Figure 8 Bend
* Figure 8 Bend
: Join two ropes togethre end-to-end with figure eight bend
: Join two ropes togethre end-to-end with figure eight bend
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* Tape Bend
* Tape Bend
: Join two end of webbing together
: Join two end of webbing together
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* Dbl. Fisherman's Bend
* Dbl. Fisherman's Bend
: Joint two end of cord with double fisherman's bend
: Joint two end of cord with double fisherman's bend
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* Clove Hitch
* Clove Hitch
: Tie Clove hitch into closed ring with rope, webbing or cord
: Tie Clove hitch into closed ring with rope, webbing or cord
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Stretcher Rigging
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{{/Subject|Stretcher Rigging}}
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* Horizontal Orientation for Vertical lower/raise, 1 attendant
* 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.
: 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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* TL: Improvised Bridle
* TL: Improvised Bridle
: rig above using improvised bridle in place of commercial stretcher bridle
: rig above using improvised bridle in place of commercial stretcher bridle
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* Slope Rig, 3 bearers
* Slope Rig, 3 bearers
: Rig stretcher for slope raise or lower, all attachments for 3 attendants & appropropriate stretcher attachement.
: Rig stretcher for slope raise or lower, all attachments for 3 attendants & appropropriate stretcher attachement.
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Lowering Systems
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{{/Subject|Lowering Systems}}
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* Load Brake Rack
* Load Brake Rack
: Properly rig brake bar rack for lowering a two-person load
: Properly rig brake bar rack for lowering a two-person load
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* Tie Off Brake Rack
* Tie Off Brake Rack
: Tie-off brake bar rack while loaded with simulated load
: Tie-off brake bar rack while loaded with simulated load
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* Lower with Rack
* Lower with Rack
: Lower a simulated load as for a two-person load
: Lower a simulated load as for a two-person load
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* TL: Cover to Raise w/3:1
* TL: Cover to Raise w/3:1
: With simulated load, convert from a lower to rais under tension.
: With simulated load, convert from a lower to rais under tension.
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* TL: Knot Pass w/RRH
* TL: Knot Pass w/RRH
: With simulated load, pass a knot past the brake bar rack using the Radium Release Hitch
: With simulated load, pass a knot past the brake bar rack using the Radium Release Hitch
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Edge
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{{/Subject|Edge}}
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* Rig Edge Person
* Rig Edge Person
: While wearing harness set-up edge person fixed line including anch, and attach to harness.
: While wearing harness set-up edge person fixed line including anch, and attach to harness.
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Revision as of 15:23, 21 February 2013

Rope Rescue in Pincher Creek Last verified
  • Describe how rope rescue relates to SAR / Emergency Services
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the training process of a rope rescue Team Member
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  • Describe the training process of a rope rescue Team Leader
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the Incident Commander's role in rope rescue
{{{2}}}
Rescue Site Overview Last verified
  • Describe zones of the rescue site
{{{2}}}
  • Describe rescue organization
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  • Describe the roles of rescue personnel
{{{2}}}
  • Describe hazard assessment
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate an assessment of rescue terrain
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the standards of Rope Rescue
{{{2}}}
  • Outline the principles of rope rescue
{{{2}}}
  • Recite forces on an anchor with various deflections
{{{2}}}
  • Recite forces on two anchor joined anchors at various angle
{{{2}}}
Equipment Last verified
  • Describe the safe working load limits of rescue equipment and systems
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the properties, use and proper care of:
    • High stretch and low stretch rope
    • Webbing and sling material
    • Accessory cord
    • Pulleys
    • Rigging plates
    • Personal descenders
    • Rescue brake bar racks
    • Edge protection
    • Personal ascending devices
    • Helmets
    • Harnesses
    • Gloves
{{{2}}}
Knots, Bends and Hitches Last verified
  • Describe proper knot terminology
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate Water or tape bend
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate Figure-eight-on-a-bight
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate Figure-eight-follow-through
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  • Demonstrate Figure-eight-follow-through bend
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  • Demonstrate Fishermans bend
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  • Demonstrate Prusik hitch
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  • Demonstrate Prusik-on-itself
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  • Demonstrate Italian hitch
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  • Demonstrate Blocking knot
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  • Demonstrate Clove hitch
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  • Demonstrate Radium release hitch
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  • Demonstrate Inline figure eight
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  • Demonstrate Butterfly knot
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  • Demonstrate Block and tackle
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  • Demonstrate properly stack and coil rope
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  • Demonstrate integrating seat and chest harnesses
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Anchor Systems Last verified
  • Demonstrate appropriate natural anchors
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  • Describe the principles and considerations of anchor construction
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Belay Systems Last verified
  • Tie-off any of the belay devices
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Lowers Last verified
  • Describe the principles behind lowering systems
{{{2}}}
  • Describe the different lowering devices and their limitations
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate threading and tie-off a brake rack
{{{2}}}
Raising Systems Last verified
  • Describe safety considerations in raising systems
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  • Describe the principles and applications of mechanical advantage systems
{{{2}}}
Stretcher Rigging Last verified
  • Describe litter models available for rope rescue
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate rigging stretcher bridle attachments
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate attaching load and belay ropes to the stretcher
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate construction of attendant and subject stretcher tie-ins
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  • Demonstrate stretcher handling techniques
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  • Demonstrate subject securement techniques
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Rappelling and Ascending Last verified
  • Describe rappelling methods
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  • Describe the various belay methods
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  • Demnstrate set up and operate various rappel devices
{{{2}}}
  • Demonstrate tie-off rappel devices
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  • Demonstrate set up and operate Prusiks and mechanical devices for ascending
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  • Demonstrate performing safety checks for rappelling / ascending systems
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Communications Last verified
  • Describe the need for clear, standard terminology and protocols
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  • Demonstrate verbal rescue signals proficiently
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  • Demonstrate whistle rescue signals proficiently
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Slope Rescue Last verified
  • Describe techniques to operate safely and proficiently on slopes ranging from very low angle to steep angle
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  • Describe forces encountered during a slope rescue
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  • Describe hazards particular to slope rescue
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Pick-off Techniques Last verified
  • 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
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Rescue Operations Last verified
  • Describe the need and process of preplanning
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  • Describe the role of the Initial Response Team
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  • Describe the elements of a successful rope rescue
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Ascending
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.
Last verified
  • Prusik
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  • Change over to Rappel
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  • Communications
    • Use appropriate communications prior to rappelling
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Descending Last verified
  • Rappel
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  • Tie-Off Descender
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  • Change over to Ascend
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  • Communications
    • Use appropriate communications prior to asceding
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Anchor Systems Last verified
  • TL: Anchor Selection
    • Oral quiz. Using what is available on-site, describe acceptable and unacceptable anchors.
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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
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
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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Raising System Last verified
  • 2:1
With existing anchor, build haul system using one rope.
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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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  • TL: 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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  • 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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  • Counterbalance
Build counterbalance haul sysem out of load line, inclued all appropriate Prusiks.
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Rope Management Last verified
  • Coiling
Use appropriate technique to coil rope for storage when a bag is not available.
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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 metho of stacking rope prior to deploying during rope rescue operations.
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Patient Securement Last verified
  • TL: Secure to stretcher
Lash subject into stretcher preventing them from falling from the stretcher in any direction.
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Belays Last verified
  • Tandem Prusik
Build anchor, Setup and demonstrate operation of Tandem Prusik Belay.
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  • TL: Knot Pass, During L&R
Pass knot through Tandem Prusik Belay during lowering and raising
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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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Ties Last verified
  • 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 rewoven Figure 8 knot into a closed ring
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  • Figure 8 Bend
Join two ropes togethre end-to-end with figure eight bend
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  • Tape Bend
Join two end of webbing together
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  • Dbl. Fisherman's Bend
Joint two end of cord with double fisherman's bend
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  • Clove Hitch
Tie Clove hitch into closed ring with rope, webbing or cord
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Stretcher Rigging Last verified
  • 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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  • TL: Improvised Bridle
rig above using improvised bridle in place of commercial stretcher bridle
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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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Lowering Systems Last verified
  • 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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  • TL: Cover to Raise w/3:1
With simulated load, convert from a lower to rais 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
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Edge Last verified
  • Rig Edge Person
While wearing harness set-up edge person fixed line including anch, and attach to harness.
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