Rescue Rope Instructor
Tactical Rope Instructor (TRI), takes a deeper dive into previously learned principles to give the Rappel Master a better understanding of the concepts and limitations applied to systems. It’s an instructor-level course that gives students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of topics they may be required to teach to other team members.
Course Information
Duration: 5 Days [50 hours]
Certification: A certificate will be issued to each student upon successful completion of the program. 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: Each student will be required to pass a practical skills evaluation
Course Description
The TRI program is an instructor-level course for tactical team members who have successfully completed TRO or an equivalent program. TRI takes a deeper dive into previously learned principles to give the Rappel Master a better understanding of the concepts and limitations applied to systems. Students will further develop skills in advanced and complex rigging techniques while also gaining a more thorough understanding of topics they may
be required to teach to other team members. Members who successfully complete TRI should be capable of coordinating their agency’s high angle program.
Course Content
- TRO Concept Review
- Anchoring [Un-conventional/Retrievable]
- Equipment inspection and care
- Horizontal Aid Climbing
- Horizontal Movement [Sloping Highlines]
- Tactical Insertion and Evaluation/Recertification Scenarios
- Advanced Mechanical Advantage Systems [Complex, T-Method]
- Packaging [Victim harness and hasty harness]
- Student-Led Scenarios [Instructor Development]
- Team Management [Team Leader Development]
- Latest development on industry trends, techniques, and equipment
- Anchor with un-conventional anchors
- Access aerial trespassers/EDPs
- Utilize non-conventional rescue systems
- Develop and coordinate agency’s high angle program and SOPs
- Inspect and maintain unit’s personal protective equipment & rescue equipment
- Instruct tactical members in their agency’s BTOC and TRO equivalency courses
Prerequisites
T’NT TRO, or equivalents acceptable by T’NT
This course is designed for experienced members who are proficient in tactical rope skills. An assumption is made that students are comfortable building systems and working on rope. If you are uncertain about your abilities, please contact T’NT to discuss the course in more detail.
The tables below list key concepts and skills a TRI Course Attendee must be proficient with before the first day of class. While we do try to offer time to refresh some skills, there is an expectation that students are comfortable
Skills and Techniques
- Rappelling with friction device (ATC/Reverso)
- Donning/Doffing of harness and PPE
- Rappelling with auto-lock device (Druid/Rig/Spark)
- Building a 3:1 and 5:1 MA System
- Multi Point Anchoring with slings and cordage
- Knot passing on a lower
- Anchor Back-Ties
- Pickoff a casualty from descent mode
Knots, Bends, Hitches
- Figure 8 on-a-bight
- Water knot (webbing)
- Figure 8 follow-through
- Double Fisherman’s bend
- Bowline
- Clove hitch
- Alpine Butterfly
- Munter hitch
- Mule tie-off
- Prusik hitch