5 Days (45 Hours) Certification: 2 Years
Technical Rescue – Level I (Advanced) is a five-day program designed to meet the training needs of the dedicated rescuer.
OBJECTIVE: This more advanced rope work course is for students to utilize basic techniques to solve varied and compounded problems, through practical scenarios based on actual rescue situations.
Topics Include:
- Structure and Hazard Assessment
- Basic Physics of Rigging Systems
- Essential Knot Tying Techniques
- Advantages & Limitations of Certain Rope & Rescue Equipment
- Proper Use & Maintenance of Equipment
- Rappelling on Various Descending Devices
- Pick-Off of a Casualty Hanging on a Lanyard
- Mechanical Advantages & Rigging of Haul Systems
- Patient Packaging
- Raising & Lowering of Patient in Litter Basket with an Attendant
- Knot Passing Techniques
- Utilizing Changes of Direction
- Varied Belay Techniques
- Additional Safety Concerns;
(Analyzing Force Vectors, Edge Attendants,
Personnel Communication, Back-up Systems) - Special Application Rescue Equipment
- Confined space & high angle rescue techniques
- Rescue equipment
- Authorities & responsibilities
- Emergency operations
- Considerations of an effective rescue plan
- Casualty management / WCB Transport
- Case study outline & problem solving
- Simulated exercises & rescues
- Team building concepts
- Emergency response planning & risk management
- Varied High line systems
(Drooping, Directional, Slopping, Twin track,
Reeve variations, depending on needs of particular industry.
Full participation, extensive hands-on demonstrations and a written examination are required to successfully complete the program and receive certification which is valid for 2 years.
Check-In: 7:45am
Start Time: 8:00am sharp
Cost: $1600.00 + tax
