Rescue Technician: Level 2

Duration: 32h

Who is this training for?

The prerequisites for this training are the “First Aid in the Workplace” and “Fall Protection” courses.

Description

The purpose of this training is to develop the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform a technical rescue for a person working at heights. This training is based on LSST c. S-2.1, RSST c. S-2.1, r.13, CSTC c. S-2.1, R.4, NFPA 1006, NFPA 1670, NFPA 1983, High Angle Rescue Techniques, Académie des pompiers, and Vertical Rescue laws and standards.

Goals

Applying occupational health and safety rules
Leading a team to rescue a suspended victim
Transferring a suspended victim to an evacuation system
Act as a rescuer using a stretcher lowering/raising system
Setting up an overhead bridge system
Ascending a rope system, moving horizontally while using fall protection equipment

Content

Handling personal protective equipment and coveralls
Handling stabilization equipment: SKED, rescue seat, half-back harness, stretcher
Handling lifesaving equipment: carabiners, ascenders/descenders
Setting up an evacuation system with a basket
Suspended victim transfer
Practising using systems with a compound mechanical advantage
Ascending a rope system and belaying

Evaluation

One 25-question exam and an assessment of working knowledge: acting as a rescuer in a descent/ascent with a rescue basket and as a team, building an overhead bridge system. The required passing grade is 80%. A supplemental exam is available.

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Standards, laws, and references

LSST c. S-2.1
RSST c. S-2.1, r. 13
CSTC c. S-2.1, r. 4
NFPA 1006
NFPA 1670
NFPA 1983
High Angle rescue

All participants who have successfully completed the training will receive a certificate of competency.

Our certifications are recognized by the following:

Canadian Armed Forces
MELS
Transport Canada
SAAQ
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)

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