Rope Rescue — Basic Operations
Workshops combining safety when working at height with practical use of basic rope rescue equipment.
WYS-20
Tree Rescue
Foundation — Further Development · 16 h
Workshops developing basic rope rescue techniques in operations involving trees. 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.
- Selecting access techniques appropriate to the site.
- 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.
How we train
Short theory sessions, instructor demonstrations and practical exercises.
Settings and connections
A site suitable for practising tree rescue, including the client’s premises by agreement.
Complementary skills
These links indicate complementary topics. Participation requirements are described under Prerequisites.