Regional Wildland Rope Rescue Workshop for Search & Rescue
24 Hours / 3 Days
This workshop is designed for existing Wild Land Rope Rescue Practitioners from various SAR teams. We will review foundation theory and skills with the goal to standardize a potential combined Rope Rescue response.
This workshop trains to meet and exceed industry best practices as well as all WorkSafeBC Standards for Wilderness Rescue.
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Advanced rescue techniques will be introduced and rehearsed. As this is a workshop format, the actual weekend agenda will be a collaborative effort.
- Governing Principles
- Identification of resources
- Rescue site size up, overview and safety
- Command & Communication
- Managing hazards and resources
- Ropes (knots, bends and hitches)
- Equipment familiarization
- Anchoring and rigging principles
- Force limiting, fall factors, force multipliers
- Patient packaging
- Simple, compound and complex mechanical advantage systems
- Dual capability two tensioned rope systems
- Edge management
- Low to steep embankment rescue scenarios
- High angle rescue scenarios with high point redirect & low edge transitions
Students will be given a written, individual proficiency, and team practical evaluation.
What To Bring:
It is recommended that students bring weather-appropriate clothing and boots/shoes as field exercises will take place outside. Please bring a lawn chair for outside training venues.
We will provide student kits to include harness, gloves, helmet, etc. Students are welcome to bring their own PPE if they prefer.
Upcoming Sessions
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