Designed to equip the student with the techniques and methods for using rope, webbing, hardware friction devices, litters in low angle rescue situations. Areas covered include rope and related equipment, anchor systems, safety lines, stretcher lashing and rigging, mechanical advantage systems, and single-line and two-line rescue systems.
Manuals
Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational Student Manual
Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational Task Book
Rope Rescue Equipment
Familiarize yourself with:
- Kernmantle Rescue Rope
- Prusik Loop
- Webbing
- Load-releasing Device
- Commercial Harness
- Carabiner
- Brake Bar Rack
- Figure Eight Plate with Ears
- Rescue Pulley
- Mechanical Grab Device
- Anchor Plate
- Edge Protection
Rescue Knots & Hitches
The Four Key Knots for Rescue
- Water Knot
- Round Turn and Two Half Hitches
- Prusik Hitch
- Figure 8 on a Bight
Figure 8 Series
Figure 8 on a Bight
Webbing Anchors
Rescuer and Ambulatory Victim Packaging
Types of Litters and Victim Packaging
Litter Basket Lashing Techniques
System Attachments and Fall Restraint
Three Main Components of a Rope Rescue System
Belay/Safety Line Systems
Descending/Ascending
Lower/Raise (Mechanical Advantage) Systems
Load-releasing Methods
Advance Systems
MPD Operation
MPD Tips
Double Clutch Twin Tension Rope System
Petzl ID