FR199 - Rope Rescue Awareness Level
Overview
Rope Rescue Awareness is an entry level course prepares a student for the Operations level by introducing them to basic Rope Rescue theory. This course provides individuals training in accordance with NFPA 1006 2021 Rope Rescue Awareness Level, as well as NFPA 1670 2021, NFPA 2500 Rope Rescue Awareness Level for groups and teams. Rope Rescue Awareness training consists of classroom presentation, regarding the safety, size-up, hazard recognition, hazard control, and First Responders Level of Rope Rescue Considerations. This training will provide rescuers with basic equipment identification utilized for Rope Rescue incidents.
Course Code
FR199
Length
4 Hours
Fees
- $45 per student on campus
- $210 flat rate off campus
Pre-Requisites
None
Restrictions
Must be 18 years of age.
Certification
None
Class Size
Minimum 12, Maximum 18
Required Student Materials
- Pen
- Pencil
- Paper
- Highlighter
- NFPA compliant firefighter clothing including helmet, heavy clothing, leather boots suitable for climbing and leather gloves suitable for climbing and rope activities.
- Jones and Bartlett Rope Rescue, Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the successful student will be able to:
· Understand the regulations and standards rescuers follow
· Know how to care for rope and equipment
· Recognize the need for a rope rescue
· Identify and isolate hazards
· Establish command structure
· Triage victims and establish priorities
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