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Description
This class is for rescuers who need essential rope rescue skills to deal with hazards such as buildings, cliffs, towers, pits, wells, tanks, silos, trees, embankments and bridges. The instruction will include the fundamentals of rope rescue, using only the most up-to-date equipment and techniques with an emphasis on safety. Classroom topics will include terminology, equipment selection, current standards and essential knots. You will learn personal and team skills through practical application of rope rescue systems, encompassing anchor systems, belay systems, rappelling and ascending, lowering systems, litter packaging and mechanical-advantage raising systems. You will analyze systems and solve problems in both low-angle and vertical environments. Special Requirements
Participants must have helmets, gloves, safety glasses or goggles and appropriate clothing for working outdoors. Required Textbook
You must purchase and bring Students must purchase and bring the 3rd Edition of High Angle Rescue Techniques and Field Guide. Books can be purchased at www.mosby.com or by calling W. Born & Associates at 1.800.589.BORN..
For more information on this class please contact us at:
Phone
419.372.8181 or 1.877.650.8165
E-mail
Kerry Fisher - fisherk@bgsu.edu
Ann Light - abetts@bgsu.edu
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