We still use belay lines when raising or lowering our personnel distances of 12 feet or more. There are many ways to accomplish this task, but when multiple rescuers must enter a space in which ...

The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of rope and rope hardware and software; tying of basic knots, and the use of various rope accessories to construct mechanical advantage systems ...

There may be occasions when a fire department is called upon to perform a rescue involving a heavy load or removal of a victim from above or below ground. Mechanical advantage systems increase the ...