Post by jenn13t8 on Apr 14, 2008 13:53:59 GMT -5
HIGH ANGLE / ROPE RESCUE I
Location: Troy Fire Department
Date: June 21 & June 22, 2008
Class Times: 08:00- 17:00 both days
Prerequsites: IST
Description: Participants in this course will be introduced to the various types of rope and related rescue equipment. Students will be training in tying of basic knots and hitches used in rope rescue, basic rappelling techniques, tie-offs, self rescue, basic litter tie-ins, and basic litter control skills. Much of the program is hands-on and time is allotted for practice in order to build proficiency
Required Gear: students will need the following equipment: helmet with chin strap (fire, construction or climbing are accepted), eye protection (HELMET FACE SHIELDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE), clean leather gloves, work or hiking boots that provide support(NO SNEAKERS), outdoor work clothing appropriate for weather conditions, and water bottle or other device suitable for storing liquids in the field. Students will also need a 15 foot section of rope and a 15 foot section of tubular webbing for knot practice. Students may bring additional personal or department owned equipment, but all such equipment will be inspected prior to use. FIRE FIGHTER TURN OUT GEAR IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS CLASS.
This class has been approved for 1.5 M/T con-ed units and 8.5 Other.
Class breakdown: 4/lecture, 12/lab. Class is open to all Fire and EMS personnel.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 24 STUDENTS, ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL THE EMS OFFICE AT 570-882-6392 OR E-MAIL Good_jennifer@guthrie.org.
Location: Troy Fire Department
Date: June 21 & June 22, 2008
Class Times: 08:00- 17:00 both days
Prerequsites: IST
Description: Participants in this course will be introduced to the various types of rope and related rescue equipment. Students will be training in tying of basic knots and hitches used in rope rescue, basic rappelling techniques, tie-offs, self rescue, basic litter tie-ins, and basic litter control skills. Much of the program is hands-on and time is allotted for practice in order to build proficiency
Required Gear: students will need the following equipment: helmet with chin strap (fire, construction or climbing are accepted), eye protection (HELMET FACE SHIELDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE), clean leather gloves, work or hiking boots that provide support(NO SNEAKERS), outdoor work clothing appropriate for weather conditions, and water bottle or other device suitable for storing liquids in the field. Students will also need a 15 foot section of rope and a 15 foot section of tubular webbing for knot practice. Students may bring additional personal or department owned equipment, but all such equipment will be inspected prior to use. FIRE FIGHTER TURN OUT GEAR IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS CLASS.
This class has been approved for 1.5 M/T con-ed units and 8.5 Other.
Class breakdown: 4/lecture, 12/lab. Class is open to all Fire and EMS personnel.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 24 STUDENTS, ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL THE EMS OFFICE AT 570-882-6392 OR E-MAIL Good_jennifer@guthrie.org.