Rescue

Course ID: #RT-133 

This course prepares students for awareness-level responsibilities in rope rescue operations, emphasizing foundational knowledge and skills for assisting with mechanical advantage systems, conducting incident size-ups, recognizing hazards, and initiating isolation procedures. Students will learn to operate within established protocols, support higher-level rescue operations, and assess the need for additional resources. Key topics include incident management, resource assessment, hazard control, and the basics of incident action plans. Upon completion, students will be equipped to support operations safely and effectively in alignment with AHJ guidelines and incident action plans. 

Prerequisites: TBA

Textbook: McCurley, L., & Vines, T. (Eds.). (2023). Rope Rescue: Principles and Practice (5th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. 

Evaluation: practical evaluation, proctored written exam 

Delivery options: 

• On-site
• Corporate training - call 1 800 661 6490 ext. 2038 or email businessdevfire@lakelandcollege.ca 

Course ID: #RT-134

This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for operations-level responsibilities in high-angle and low-angle rope rescue scenarios. Emphasizing practical applications, students will learn to perform comprehensive size-ups of rescue incidents, maintain hazard-specific personal protective equipment (PPE), and conduct routine maintenance of rescue equipment. Participants will learn to conduct thorough system safety checks, perform belay operations, and construct both simple and compound mechanical advantage systems. The curriculum covers essential skills, including edge protection, victim transfer, and litter management, while integrating knowledge of PPE and equipment inspection criteria. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to contribute effectively to rope rescue operations while ensuring safety and operational integrity. 

Prerequisites: 1006 (1021) Rope Rescue Awareness Level OR 1006 (2013) Chapter 5 Rescue Awareness

Textbook: McCurley, L., & Vines, T. (Eds.). (2023). Rope Rescue: Principles and Practice (5th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Evaluation: practical evaluation, proctored written exam 

Delivery options: 

• On-site
• Corporate training - call 1 800 661 6490 ext. 2038 or email businessdevfire@lakelandcollege.ca 

Course ID: #RT-135

This advanced course equips students with the expertise to lead and execute complex rope rescue operations in high-angle environments. Emphasizing safety and risk mitigation, students will learn to direct teams in systems for safely rescuing stranded or suspended victims from natural or manmade features. The course includes advanced skills such as victim transfer between systems, horizontal load movement, and handling emotionally distressed individuals at height. Students will develop proficiency in ascending, descending, and managing personal movement on fixed ropes, including emergency response to equipment malfunctions, ensuring comprehensive preparedness for high-stakes rescue situations. 

Prerequisites: 1006 (1021) Rope Rescue Operations Level OR 1006 (2013) Rope Rescue Level I & II 

Textbook: McCurley, L., & Vines, T. (Eds.). (2023). Rope Rescue: Principles and Practice (5th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Evaluation: practical evaluation, proctored written exam 

Delivery options: 

• On-site
• Corporate training - call 1 800 661 6490 ext. 2038 or email businessdevfire@lakelandcollege.ca 

Course ID: #RT-131

This awareness-level course in confined space rescue introduces essential protocols and procedures for identifying and mitigating risks in confined space incidents. Participants will learn to isolate hazards, manage scene control, and perform basic nonentry rescues. Key skills covered include hazard recognition, communication with victims, and operational support techniques. Through scenario-based training, students will practice initiating search operations outside the confined space, establishing scene control, and gathering critical incident information to support response efforts. This course provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to safely assist in confined space rescue situations, ensuring safety for rescuers, victims, and bystanders. 

Prerequisites: TBA

Textbook: CMC Rescue, Inc. (2014). Confined Space Entry and Rescue Manual, 2nd rev. ed., Santa Barbara, CA: CMC Rescue, Inc. 

Evaluation: practical evaluation, proctored written exam 

Delivery options: 

• On-site
• Corporate training - call 1 800 661 6490 ext. 2038 or email businessdevfire@lakelandcollege.ca 

Course ID: #RT-132

This operations-level course prepares emergency responders to conduct safe, effective rescues in confined environments with a focus on respiratory protection, patient care, and rescue equipment handling. Participants will learn essential techniques including the application and management of SCBA for rescue entrants, rapid application of respirators to victims, patient packaging, and extraction using low-profile patient packaging equipment and anchor systems in both horizontal and vertical confined spaces. Emphasis is placed on atmospheric monitoring, hazard mitigation, continuous communication, and adherence to NFPA standards to ensure both rescuer and victim safety in high-risk scenarios. 

Prerequisites:
1006 (1021) Confined Space Awareness Level AND 1006 (1021) Rope Rescue Operations Level 
OR
1006 (2013) Chapter 5 Rescue Awareness AND 1006 (2013) Rope Rescue Level I & II

Textbook: CMC Rescue, Inc. (2014). Confined Space Entry and Rescue Manual, 2nd rev. ed., Santa Barbara, CA: CMC Rescue, Inc. 

Evaluation: practical evaluation, proctored written exam 

Delivery options: 

• On-site
• Corporate training - call 1 800 661 6490 ext. 2038 or email businessdevfire@lakelandcollege.ca 

Course ID: #RT-136

The Confined Space Rescue Technician Level course equips emergency responders with advanced skills to execute complex rescues in confined spaces with unique hazards. Students will learn to initiate comprehensive searches beyond visible areas, apply supplied-air respirators, and perform critical patient immobilization. Emphasis is placed on pre-planning, atmosphere monitoring, and real-time communication with command. Participants will also train to assess and mitigate atmospheric hazards, manage rescue air supplies, and apply safe egress techniques in confined spaces with restricted access. This course aligns with NFPA standards, preparing responders to handle high-risk rescues while minimizing risks to rescuers and victims. 

Prerequisites: 1006 (1021) Confined Space Rescue Operations Level OR 1006 (2013) Confined Space Rescue Level I & II

Textbook: CMC Rescue, Inc. (2014). Confined Space Entry and Rescue Manual, 2nd rev. ed., Santa Barbara, CA: CMC Rescue, Inc. 

Evaluation: practical evaluation, proctored written exam 

Delivery options: 

• On-site
• Corporate training - call 1 800 661 6490 ext. 2038 or email businessdevfire@lakelandcollege.ca