Fire and Life Safety Training

Rope Rescue Awareness is a one day course that introduces participants to Rope Rescue.  By the end of the training the participant will be able to understand the regulations and requirements for Rope Rescue.  The participant will be introduced to the required equipment for Rope Rescue - including their proper care and function.  Also be able to isolate the site and protect the public from hazards.  As well establish a triage system if need be.  Participants take part in both hands on practical learning as well as theoretical learning.

 The Operations level, as per NFPA 1006, requires the rescuer to size-up existing and potential hazards, manage physical and psychological hazards, monitor air quality, and utilize equipment to rescue a victim that can be seen from primary opening and enter space with proper PPE.  All hazards must be identified, isolated and controlled. Victim will be properly packaged and removed from space. Procedure for planning and implementing an appropriate confined space rescue will be covered for both pre-incident, during, and post-incident planning. Procedure of selection, and use of rope lowering and raising systems as used in high angle environments will be used.