RESCUE SYSTEMS I

Rescue Systems I class is scheduled for August 2, 3, 9 & 10, 2008. The only pre-requisite for the class is Rope Rescue Operations certification and the desire to learn and the ability to work long and hard. We promise that if you put the effort in you will not be disappointed.

This class teaches you how to perform rescues from damaged/destroyed buildings using the latest rope & ladder techniques. The class starts off teaching the types of building collapses and the associated dangers, search and rescue operations followed by the fundamentals of knot tying and rope work as well as the use of mechanical advantage systems. Also included are the fundamentals of working with ladders and stokes litters, practical evolutions using such rescue techniques as the vertical lower, the ladder slide, the leaning ladder, the ladder hinge and the ladder derrick. Use of the portable davit and breaching & breaking techniques will also be taught. Students that complete the 32 hour course will receive National Fire Academy certification.

The class schedule will be as follows:

Unit 1 - Introduction
Unit 2 - Planning
Unit 3 - Rescue Scene Organization
Unit 4 - Safety
Unit 5 - Search
Unit 6 - Basic Ropes and Knots
Unit 7 - Basic Medical Care
Unit 8 - Emergency Building Shores
Unit 9 - Breaching and Breaking
Unit 10 - Ladder Rescue Systems
Unit 11 - Lifting Heavy Objects
Unit 12 - Final Scenario

Plan on getting dirty and tired in this class. All four days of practical evolutions will be long and hard so bring a cooler of water or sport drink. Make sure you bring all the equipment listed on the things you will need for this class page.
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Class size is limited to 30 people.

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For more information or to sign-up for the class, e-mail me at:
jburruss@hotmail.com