COURSE SCOPE
This course provides information on high-angle rescue, familiarizing participants with operation of simple, complex, and compound rope rescue systems in the high-angle environment.

PREREQUISITES
Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations OR Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational and Rescue Systems 1

TOPICS

• Evaluating a Scenario and Constructing Tensioned Anchor Systems
• Ascending and Descending a Fixed Rope
• Escape from a Malfunctioning Device
• Evaluating a Scenario and Constructing and Employing a High-Directional
• Directing a Team in Operating a Rope Rescue System to Remove a Stranded Victim
• Directing a Team in in Operating a Rope Rescue System to Remove a Suspended Victim
• Performing the Transfer and Movement of a Suspended Victim While Suspended
• Performing the Activities of a Litter Tender in a High-Angle Operation
• Participating as a Member of a Team in Constructing a Horizontal Rope Rescue System
• Directing a Team in Operating a Rope Rescue System to Move a Suspended Load Horizontally
• Climbing, Ascending, Descending , and Traversing Using Climbing Aids
• Interacting with a Person in Emotional or Psychological Crisis