Illinois Fire Service Institute
Rope Rescue Technician : 84.00 Hours
Course Description
This course is FEMA approved and may also eligible for certification with ProBoard. The scope of this course is to prepare local responders to operate as a local member of a regional team within the NIMS at a CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive) WMD Event requiring statewide response that has resulted in the need for a high-angle rescue. This course provides those personnel with the basic knowledge and skills needed to perform rescues using rope systems. The class will cover the use of rope, rope equipment, hardware, construction of mechanical advantage systems, belay and safety systems, anchor systems, and patient packaging. Special consideration will be given to the policies of standard-making agencies such as OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and others.
Syllabus
Syllabus - Rope Tech.pdfThis course is part of the following Programs
- nfa-endorsed
- rope rescue
Prerequisites:
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Rope Rescue Operations
Qualifying IFSI Courses
IFSI prerequisites are based on Illinois and NFPA standards. Equivalencies from other agencies will be reviewed upon request.
If you have specific questions about this course contact MICHAEL WOODARD
If you are interested in having this course taught in your area, contact MICHAEL WOODARD or your regional representative.
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Upcoming Classes
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| quincy |
Mon, May 10 2021 - Fri, May 14 2021 Mon, May 17 2021 - Fri, May 21 2021 |
| orland park |
Mon, Aug 2 2021 - Fri, Aug 6 2021 Mon, Aug 9 2021 - Fri, Aug 13 2021 |
| marion |
Mon, Sep 27 2021 - Fri, Oct 1 2021 Mon, Oct 4 2021 - Fri, Oct 8 2021 |
Applicable Credits
| EMS CEU |
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