40-Hour Rope & Confined Space Rescue Technician
The journey to becoming a certified rescue technician starts here with identifying foundational and operational requirements and learning some of the necessary skills needed for a successful high-angle rope and confined space rescue.
Topics Covered
- Knots & Hitches
- Patient Packaging & Litter Rigging
- Mechanical Advantage
- Hauling & Lowering Systems
- CS Hazards
- Rescue Requirements of 1910.146
- Rope & webbing Strengths/Care/Maintenance
- Tripod Operations
- Equipment Identification and Specifications
- Entry vs Non-entry Rescue
- Anchoring/Directionals/Rigging
