This Training Collection course on rope rescue covers common systems that may need to be arranged for rescue. Whether you’re responding to a construction site, an apartment with inaccessible stairs, a fall protection deployment incident, a confined space, or many other urban accidents, these systems will make your job safer and more efficient. From simple gear that every engine company may have on hand to specialized systems, based on Common Sense Technical Rescue from Advanced Rescue Solutions, this course will provide an overview of rope skills every firefighter should know.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 30 min
This Training Collection course, filmed with Mike Dragonetti of Dragon Rescue Management, covers the process of rescuing victims trapped in a stalled elevator, from the initial operations in the elevator machine room to locating and safely retrieving the victim. Different types of elevator doors and strategies for gaining access to the elevator through both keys and tools from your apparatus will also be covered. Elevator rescues are highly technical operations and require familiarity with both the anatomy of the elevator itself and safety procedures to keep both yourself and any trapped civilians safe.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
This Training Collection course compiles Training Minutes videos covering a variety of collapse scenarios. From concrete rubble after earthquakes, to patients trapped after car collisions, to collapsed high rack shelving, collapse calls can come from many different sources. Taking the time to familiarize yourself with the tools and tactics required for these scenes will help prepare you for these high-risk, low-frequency calls.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
This Training Collection course compiles Training Minutes videos showcasing victim rescue across a variety of railcar related incidents. Whether it’s a victim pinned between a commuter railcar and a platform, a victim trapped beneath a commuter railcar, or a victim pinned between a commercial train. These rescues require coordination with the train company and unique safety measures for both responders and victims, so it’s important to be prepared for these calls before they come in.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 30 min
