Classes Offered



Rope Techniques for Firefighters  
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This rope class is designed to give departments the down and dirty that they need for everyday operations.  Highlines are fun to build, but how often do you use that on the fireground?  This class covers a broad range of topics from Firefighter Survival to Large Facility Search Utilizing Rope to Low Angle Basket Operations.  Rope Techniques for Firefighters is the one class that every department needs to bring to their firefighters.  The matierial in the class has been designed to be easily remembered and duplicated, key factors in training career, mixed, and volunteer departments.  It is the meat of your meat and potatoes fireground operations.  There is no fluff in this class, just two packed 10 hour days of non-stop learning.

Topics Covered Include:  Ropes & knots like you have never seen before. Traditional & creative anchors. Simple mechanical advantage, easy as 1 and 2. Getting tools there with rope and webbing. Large structure search in minutes.  Rappell from inside your pockets.  Firefighter escape with and without gadgets.  Basket operations for the everyday firefighter. Site specific needs and solutions. (Click Here For Brochure

Class Requirements: A willingness to work hard and learn the concepsts of fireground techniques.  Students only need to bring clothes to get dirty in, coveralls work great, sturdy footwear (no sneakers), turnout gear, and department airpack and mask. No prior knowledge or experience necessary.

Open/Closed
Date
Location
Hours
Price
Register
Open
3/25/09-3/26/09
TBA
20 (2 Days)
$200
Open
5/01/09-5/03/09
TBA
20 (2 Days)
$200
Open
7/11/09-7/12/09
TBA
20 (2 Days)
$200