Strike Rescue Courses
Contact us for Spring and Summer Strike Rescue Level 1 and Level 2 Courses – location: Albuquerque, NM.
The following are examples of Level 1 and Level 2 Strike Rescue courses. Although there are similarities, the fundamental building blocks of Level 1 are expected to have been covered, understood, and practiced prior to taking the more intense Level 2 course. An appeal may be made in writing with documentation that Level 1 criteria have been met, but generally it is recommended to start with our Level 1 course.
Topics in Technician Level
- History of Rescue and recent case review
- Materials – literature review
- Knots and hitches
- Gear – Passive vs. active protection. Bolts, pulleys
- Anchors
- Safety of Operations
- Rope management
- Descending techniques
- Ascending techniques
- Communications
- Case reports
- Lowering techniques
- Raising Techniques
- Mechanical Advantage systems overview
- Access Issues
- Pick-offs
- Patient Movement Techniques
- Written Exam
Topics in Specialist Level
- Incident Management – ICS – and the role of SR
- Environment Safety Considerations
- Safety Factors and Forces general overview
- Materials – literature review
- Case Reports
- Practical pull testing session
- Knots and hitches review
- Standards and Industry Ratings
- Anchors – 1 and 2 person loads
- Edge considerations / safety / protection
- Directionals, etc..
- Load Release Hitch (review)
- Lowering and Belaying techniques for rescue
- Rope management practical
- Mechanical Advantage Systems (review and application)
- Descending techniques practical – review
- Ascending techniques practical – review
- Pick-offs and advanced techniques
- Raising and Belaying techniques for rescue
- Standard Climbing Signals
- Adverse and Night Considerations
- Field Trip ;O) Mountain Movement Skills
- Scenarios
- Written Exam
Instructor Level
Mastery of technician and specialist levels. This course not only is an all-inclusive evaluation of the candidates skills, but also is a educators course as well. Candidates should be at the highest level of performance and also be able to demonstrate a teaching plan and learning objective outcome.
