

In regards to Tower Rescue, the rope rescue technician will learn many new techniques as well as experience the required PPE and gear for tower work. With a focus on wind turbines, this fast growing segment of construction can be better served through our CTC training. For the industrial side, the Competent Climber program meets the needs of CTC requirements. The ARS tower programs are designed to provide training to all levels of students. Each Industrial Rope course will be tailored to your needs and application. Additionally, there are many industry concerns beyond NFPA including ANSI and OSHA. Industrial rope rescue and access shares many of the same standards as Fire Rescue but not all of the same missions. Students will begin with the basics and work their way up to meeting all of the requirements for NFPA and all current industry standards. Areas of particular focus will be rope physics, mechanical advantage theory and practical application, complex systems and resource management. It will meet the needs of both the new rescuer and the seasoned rope technician, refining existing KSAs and introducing new ones. Rope Ops / Tech The Rope Ops / Tech course covers start to finish rope rescue operations. We understand that not every agency practices rope rescue the same way, we will introduce options and work with the students in the methods that meet your agency's needs and their comfort.

Each class will be tailored to meet your needs, and your specific protocol. Custom courses can be contracted for any level of experience and for specific industrial applications. All rights reserved.All ARS Rope courses are designed to appeal to both seasoned rope rescuers as well as new inductees into the rescue community. Whether you plan to climb the Tower or stroll along the paved Tower Trail while visiting the park, remember to come prepared with food, water, and proper equipment while recreating.Ĭopyright 2023 KOTA. Most search and rescue incidents at Devils Tower National Monument involve injuries from heat exposure in the summer or slips, trips, or falls along our trails. It’s not if but when we will be putting these types of skills to use to save a life” says Charlotte Higginson, a Search and Rescue Coordinator and Park Ranger at Devils Tower.

Keeping up with a training regimen is vital to keep our skills sharp. “With the 3-5 thousand people climbing the Tower every year, we need to be ready, and this seminar was a big step in the right direction. The team used a guiding line aerial ropeway suspension system to safely and efficiently move an individual from danger. (KOTA) - Devils Tower staff attended a 1-week seminar on high-angle rope rescue systems and how to use technical equipment for practical use, using hundreds of meters of rope and a guiding line aerial ropeway suspension system.
