Course #
25-RORE-01
Course Length
16 Hrs
Lead Instructor(s)
Scot Landis
Course Cost
- In-County: $40
- Out of County: $80
Course Goal
Participants in this course will be introduced to the basic principles of
rope/vertical rescue and to the basic equipment used to implement rope/vertical rescues.
The basic skills required to rig, descend, stop, and get out of common problems are
presented, demonstrated, and practiced. Students will become proficient at these basic
skills.
Course Description
Students in this course will be introduced to the various types of
rope and related rescue equipment. Students will be training in tying of the basic knots
and hitches used in rope rescue, basic rappelling techniques, tie-offs, self-rescue, basic
litter tie-ins, and basic litter handling skills. Much of the program is hands-on and time is
allotted for practice in order to build proficiency.
Prerequisites
- Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)
Special Conditions
NONE
Student Equipment / Supply Needs
- Pen/Pencil
- Notebook
- Helmet with chinstrap, clean leather gloves, work or hiking type boots. Turnout gear is NOT acceptable.
- Students may supply additional personal or department owned equipment, but all such equipment is subject to inspection and/or rejection by the instructors prior to use.
