Rope Rescue: Technician

Technical rescues that involve differences of elevation may require the use of ropes to access and evacuate victims. Special skills and equipment are required for these types of incidents. This course is a 24-hour course and will address Chapter 6, Rope Rescue, of NFPA 1006, Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, 2003 edition. The advanced skills taught in this course include multiple point anchor systems, compound mechanical advantage systems, ascending and descending fixed rope systems, highline systems, and victim movement.