Evaluator Handbook for Rope Rescue Operations Skills

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Rope RescueOperations Level

Evaluator Handbook for Rope Rescue Operations Skills

Reference material needed for this course:

NFPA 1670, 2009 Ed, Standard for Recue Technician Professional Qualifications; 5.3.2

Title

Multiple Point Anchor System

Skill Sheet #1

Directions

Given life safety rope and other auxiliary rope rescue equipment, construct a multiple point anchor system, so that the chosen anchor fits the incident needs; the system strength meets or exceeds load and does not interfere with rescue operations; and the integrity of the system is maintained throughout the operation.

**This should be conducted by teams of four or more. It is not necessary for every student to complete every portion of this although each team must perform each task listed below.**

Task Steps
1 / Select appropriate anchor points (the nearest anchor point that will support the load is chosen)
2 / Identify critical angles
3 / Weight distributed equally between anchor points
4 / All knots, bends or hitches are appropriate and correctly tied
5 / Safety check completed on anchor system before use
6 / Mainline system assembled correctly
7 / Safety check preformed on mainline system
8 / All sharp edges padded and rope protected
9 / All carabiners locked then backed off a quarter turn
10 / Appropriate lowering device selected
11 / Belay system is assembled correctly
12 / Safety check preformed on belay system
13 / Assure that the belay line keeps pace with the mainline
14 / Lowering system operated safety and correctly
15 / Communications is maintained with edge tender and rescuer

Task Steps

Title

Compound Rope Mechanical Advantage System Low Angle

Skill Sheet #2

Directions

Given a load, an anchor point, life safety rope and other auxiliary rope rescue equipment, construct a compound rope mechanical advantage system in a low angle environment so that the system constructed accommodates the load.

**This should be conducted by teams of four or more. It is not necessary for every student to complete every portion of this although each team must perform each task listed below.**

Task Steps
1 / Establishes appropriate anchoring system
2 / All knots, bends or hitches are appropriate and correctly tied
3 / Safety check completed on anchor system before use
4 / Mainline system assembled correctly
5 / Safety check preformed on mainline system
6 / All sharp edges padded and rope protected
7 / All carabiners locked then backed off a quarter turn
8 / Appropriate lowering device selected
9 / Belay system is assembled correctly
10 / Safety check preformed on belay system
11 / Belay line maintains feed with mainline
12 / Lowering system operated safety and correctly
13 / Communications is maintained with edge tender and rescuer
14 / When directed, switch lowering system to a raise system
15 / Mainline and belay line systems appropriately locked off prior to switching to a raise
16 / Appropriate mechanical advantage system used for type of load to be raised
17 / Appropriate belay system used for raising operation

Task Steps

Title

Compound Rope Mechanical Advantage System High Angle

Skill Sheet #3

Directions

Given a load, an anchor point, life safety rope and other auxiliary rope rescue equipment, construct a compound rope mechanical advantage system in a high angle environment so that the system constructed accommodates the load.

**This should be conducted by teams of four or more. It is not necessary for every student to complete every portion of this although each team must perform each task listed below.**

Task Steps
1 / Establishes appropriate anchoring system
2 / All knots, bends or hitches are appropriate and correctly tied
3 / Safety check completed on anchor system before use
4 / Mainline system assembled correctly
5 / Safety check preformed on mainline system
6 / All sharp edges padded and rope protected
7 / All carabiners locked then backed off a quarter turn
8 / Appropriate lowering device selected
9 / Belay system is assembled correctly
10 / Safety check preformed on belay system
11 / Assure that the belay line keeps pace with the mainline
12 / Lowering system operated safety and correctly
13 / Communications is maintained with edge tender and rescuer
14 / When directed, switch lowering system to a raise system
15 / Mainline and belay line systems appropriately locked off prior to switching to a raise
16 / Appropriate mechanical advantage system used for type of load to be raised
17 / Appropriate belay system used for raising operation
18 / When directed, switch raise system to a lowering system

Task Steps

Prevent or prohibit any unsafe acts.

Contact the Lead Evaluator at any time with any questions

Remember, you are an evaluator, not a trainer

Title

Compound Rope Mechanical Advantage System High Angle

Skill Sheet #4

Directions

**This should be conducted by teams of four or more. It is not necessary for every student to complete every portion of this although each team must perform each task listed below.**

Task Steps
1 / Establishes appropriate anchoring system
2 / All knots, bends or hitches are appropriate and correctly tied
3 / Safety check completed on anchor system before use
4 / Mainline system assembled correctly
5 / Safety check preformed on mainline system
6 / All sharp edges padded and rope protected
7 / All carbineers locked with gate opening down
8 / Appropriate lowering device selected
9 / Belay system is assembled correctly
10 / Safety check preformed on belay system
11 / Belay line maintains feed with mainline
12 / Lowering system operated safety and correctly
13 / Communications is maintained with edge tender and rescuer
14 / When directed, switch lowering system to a raise system
15 / Mainline and belay line systems appropriately locked off prior to switching to a raise
16 / Appropriate mechanical advantage system used for type of load to be raised
17 / Appropriate belay system used for raising operation

Task Steps

Title

Fixed Rope System High Angle

Skill Sheet #5

Directions

Given an anchor point, life safety rope and other auxiliary rope rescue equipment, construct a fixed rope system in a high angle environment so that the system constructed can accommodate the load. The load will consist of a rescuer ascending and descending the rope an established distance.

**This should be conducted by teams of four or more. It is not necessary for every student to complete every portion of this although each team must perform each task listed below.**

Task Steps

Prevent or prohibit any unsafe acts.

Contact the Lead Evaluator at any time with any questions

Remember, you are an evaluator, not a trainer

Title

Function as a Litter Attendant in a High Angle Environment

Skill Sheet #6

Directions

Given a rope rescue system, other auxiliary rope rescue equipment, and a minimum working height of 20 feet; function as a litter attendant in a high angle raising or lowering operation.

**This should be conducted by teams of four or more. It is not necessary for every student to complete every portion of this although each team must perform each task listed below.**

Task Steps
1 / Selects appropriate personnel protective equipment given incident scenario
2 / Selects and uses appropriate harness for task given
3 / Safety checks all components of the system
4 / Assure litter is attached properly to the raising or lowering system
5 / Safely attaches self to the litter raising or lowering system
6 / Maneuvers the litter past obstacles or natural structural features
7 / Able to manage the litter while suspended from rope system
8 / Always evaluates surroundings for potential hazards
9 / Properly attaches victim in the litter
10 / Manages the litter with victim secured in the raising or lowering to safe location

Task Steps

Prevent or prohibit any unsafe acts.

Contact the Lead Evaluator at any time with any questions

Remember, you are an evaluator, not a trainer

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