- May 3, 2021 - May 7, 2021
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
This class will cover Awareness, Operations and Technician rope rescue techniques as required to meet NFPA 1006. Students shall be physically capable of performing and demonstrating the skills required for meeting NFPA 1006.
Skills included but not limited to: knot tying, use of various rope rescue devices, self-lowering, lifting and lowering loads, multiple descent devices, mechanical advantage systems, PT packaging and stokes basket operations.
| Course Hours: | 40-50 Hours |
| IFSAC Certification Testing: | None |
| Equipment/Materials Needed for this Class: | Climate and weather appropriate clothing. (We train in the rain!) Leather lace-up boots that provide ankle support Personal gear may be used but must pass instructor inspection and be marked CMC Rescue Rope Rescue Manual, Revised 5th ED (Recommended only) CMC Rescue Rope Rescue Field Guide, Revised 5th ED (Recommended only) R. Lipke Technical Rescue Riggers Guide (Recommended only) |
| Prerequisites: | Awareness and/or Operations level rope class is strongly recommended |
| Course Dates: | May 3-7, 2021 (Mon-Fri) October 11-15, 2021 (Mon-Fri) |
| Class Times: | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST |
| Registration Fee: | $800 $400 for KY Firefighters All fees must be paid in full on the last day of class to receive a course completion certificate. |
| Cancellation Policy: | 50% Charge if not notified 72 hours in advance |