ERT High Angle Class
July 20th, 2009
ALERT Unit 41 began Emergency Response Training with a week of High Angle training.
This course is designed to give men the confidence and skills they need to operate safely and effectively while performing rope rescues. Many men learn to overcome or work through their fear of heights while learning to serve in this environment.
Many skills are practiced on the 40′ training tower located on ALERT campus. Responders gain experience in rappelling, ascending, patient packaging, and basket management while performing scenarios.
Faced with increasingly challenging scenarios, young men must control their own movements, stabilize victims who may be in distress, and transport them safely to an extraction point.
Those assigned to running the main and belay lines must plan ahead and manage their systems well to allow the rescuer to successfully assist the patient.
Completing the course with a final scenario and written test, the men completed High Angle Rescue course and emerge as new Rope Rescue Technicians. While building many new skills, High Angle is also one the most enjoyable classes for many in ERT.
Marie Lemelin
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Rappelling was the absolute MOST fun thing I did while at STEP!
I know these guys must be having a blast while also learning important skills.
God bless you all down there at the IAA!
Hannah Pittelkow
August 7th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Hey, Joe! You sure do look like you’re having fun… =) We were glad to see that there were several pictures of you on the blog. God bless you! The whole family says hi! (so do I, of course… Ü)
Thanks to whoever posted! =)