Rope Rescue — Basic Operations
Workshops combining safety when working at height with practical use of basic rope rescue equipment.
WYS-31
Chairlift Evacuation
Foundation — Further Development · 16 h
Workshops developing basic rope rescue techniques in operations involving chairlifts. Equipment preparation and technique selection are related to a specific evacuation task.
Training enquiriesTraining content
- Safety and organisation of operations.
- Equipment selection and preparation.
- Access to the casualty.
- Building lowering systems.
- Rescue and evacuation techniques.
- Teamwork and responsibility for equipment condition.
Participants practise selecting access and evacuation methods and using equipment. Demonstrations are followed by practical exercises at a prepared site.
Who we train
Teams equipped for rope rescue, particularly volunteer fire services. Chairlift operating staff are also welcome.
How we train
Short theory sessions, instructor demonstrations and practical exercises.
Settings and connections
A chairlift installation, with agreed access to the facility and exercise stations.
Complementary skills
These links indicate complementary topics. Participation requirements are described under Prerequisites.