WYS-30

Chairlift Evacuation Using Ladders

Foundation · 8 h

Workshops focused on chairlift evacuation using ladders, combining team and equipment preparation with practical rescue techniques.

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Training content

  • Safety at chairlift installations.
  • Equipment and ladder selection.
  • Knots and anchor systems used in evacuation.
  • Preparation for an emergency chairlift stop.
  • Evacuation and lowering systems using ladders.
  • Teamwork and evacuation-method selection.

Participants practise equipment preparation and selecting techniques for the task. This module covers ladder-based methods; WYS-31 develops other chairlift evacuation techniques.

Who we train

Volunteer firefighters preparing for chairlift evacuation.

How we train

Introductions, demonstrations and practical exercises at a chairlift installation.

Settings and connections

A chairlift installation, including a location agreed with the client. Access and suitable exercise conditions must be arranged.