CMC Rope Access for the Fire Service Workshop
Course Information
Duration: 3 Days [24 hours]
Certification: A certificate will be issued to each participant upon successful completion of the course. Certification is valid for three years.
Re-Certification: T’NT recommends an annual in-house practical evaluation and mandatory re-certification within three years.
Evaluation: There is no evaluation for this course, as it is participation-driven
Course Description
CMC’s 3-Day, Rope Access for the Fire Service class will introduce a selection of Rope Access techniques specifically chosen to improve the rescuer’s ability to move independently on rope. When the number of rescuers is limited, or the problem requires vertical movement, the ability to operate on a static line may offer the best solution for reaching the patient.
Whether the setting is a high tower, industrial facility, or a backcountry cliff, learning these valuable techniques will allow rescuers to be a greater asset to their team. This course is condensed, cost-effective, and entirely focused on rescuers who want to improve in real world situations. This course does not replace a SPRAT or IRATA Rope Access course; it is intended to expand a rescuer’s existing skill set. Graduates will receive a T’NT/CMC ATP certificate of completion.
//Course Content
TOPICS MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMTED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Inspect personal equipment
- Perform job safety analysis
- Rig simple anchors
- Ascend and descend ropes
- Knot pass on ascent and descent
- Edge transition without high directional help
- Simple pickoff rescues from ascent and descent
- Rope to rope transfers
- Maneuver through a re-anchor and maneuver through a deviation
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Required Equipment
Each participant is required to bring the equipment listed below. Some equipment may be shared amongst team members. If you cannot bring the listed equipment, please contact T’NT so that we may try to make other arrangements.
- Harness, Helmet, Gloves
- 1x Descent Control Device
- 1x Chest and Hand Ascender w/ foot loop
- 6x Auto Locking Carabiners
- 1x Belay Device
- 2 x Lanyards