Basic Rigging for Rope

Participants in this course will be introduced to rope, rope hardware,
patient packaging, and basic haul systems, which can be used in various aspects of
rescue. The intent of this course is to provide rope and basic rigging experience for
anyone interested in rope rescue, but particularly those who do not want to, or are unable
to rappel.

Participants in this course will be introduced to characteristics
of rope, rope hardware and various knots and hitches. Students will participate in patient
packaging and stokes basket handling exercises. Students will be introduced to basic
haul and lowering systems and their practical uses. Most of the program is hands on and
time is allotted for practice to build proficiency.