\title{Alabama Fire College: Rescue Technician -- Rope Level I Syllabus (FSC 221, 40 Clock Hours)}

\section{Prerequisite(s)}
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\item Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter OR Certified Fire Fighter I OR documented proof of Hazardous Materials First Responder training at the Awareness and Operations levels
\item Proof of course of instruction equivalent to or exceeding the DOT Medical First Responder
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\section{Course Description}
This course is based on NFPA 1006: \textit{Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications}, and may lead to Pro Board and IFSAC certifications. This course begins with an Introduction to Technical Rescue and goes into rope rescue techniques. The classroom portion includes a review of equipment, knots, and rope safety. Instructional events include: establishing need for rope rescue; uses and limitations of equipment; knot craft; safety aspects; anchoring systems; rescue rappelling; third man rescue; lowering systems; and other aspects of rope rescue.

\section{Student Learning Objectives}
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\item Construct a multi-point anchor system.
\item Determine incident needs as related to choosing anchor systems, effective knots, and expected loads.
\item Construct a compound rope mechanical advantage system.
\item Perform a system safety check and evaluate system components for compromised integrity.
\item Construct a fixed rope system.
\item Direct the operation of a compound rope mechanical advantage system in a high-angle environment.
\item Analyze the efficiency of a rope system and manage the movement of a load.
\item Ascend a fixed rope in a high-angle environment.
\item Descend a fixed rope in a high-angle environment.
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Alabama Fire College High-Angle Rope Rescue Techniques Levels I \& II

\section{Required Textbook and Course Materials}
\subsection{Other materials}
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\item Coveralls
\item Helmet (climbing helmet)
\item Boots (hiking or work boots)
\item Work gloves (climbing or leather work gloves)
\item Knee and Elbow pads (optional)
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\section{Reading Prior to Arrival}
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\item Textbook material suggested
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\section{Daily Activities and Class Participation}
This course will involve discussion, questions and answers on the materials, and case studies. Class participation is expected from all students.

\section{Basis}
Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission, Administrative Code, Chapter 360-X-19-.01: Requirements for Certified Rescue Technician: Rope Rescue I

\section{Certification Requirements}
To be issued certification, the candidate will:
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\item provide documentation of prerequisites.
\item complete required training hours including skills training.
\item successfully complete cognitive written exam.
\item successfully complete practical exam.
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\section{Grade Assessment}
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\item Written Examination: Perform to a minimum 70\% competency on the examination, calculated at 50\% of the final score for the course. (One retest is allowed after 30 days but within one year of course end date.)
\item Practical Examination (if applicable): Successfully complete a skills/project evaluation to a minimum of 70\% competency and successful completion of all critical points. Evaluators will test at least 25\% of the skills for each level of skill sheets. Skill sheets will be randomly selected by AFC Certification Unit for this practical examination. The Practical Examination Portion is calculated at 50\% of the final score. (One retest is allowed after 30 days but within one year of course end date.)
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