


(Channels 8 through 14 are FRS frequencies with no license required) Commands Vertical Environment UP (may include rope color, i.e., UP ON BLUE) DOWN STOP Horizontal Environment (i.e. Where their use would aid rescue, FRS/GMRS radios may be used for enhanced communication. Standardized commands will be used to help insure the proper action at the proper time. (last person to be asked if ready before any movement of the system!)ĬOMMUNICATIONS Often distance or noise will hinder communication. RESCUER (S) - Person(s) on rope or at risk who performs according to plan the rescue. VECTORMAN (S) - Assist with rope movement during specific phases of rope operations. (becomes haul team leader during raising ops) EDGEMAN and / or SPOTTER - Maintains positive communications with rescuer during all phases of the rescue. (first person to be asked if ready!) BRAKEMAN - Operating the main line. (see next page) BELAYER - Operating the belay or safety line. TEAM LEADER – Decides: Who rigs it What gets rigged Where it gets rigged CONTROL - They give the specific commands. Preferably a Tech Team Leader or Technician. May or may not be filled by a Technical Rescue Specialist RESCUE GROUP SUPERVISOR - Reports to 1C or OPERATIONS in the incident command system. This manual will reference other publications such as NFPA 1983 Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components And NFPA 1006 Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications 2000 Edition Compiled by Jim Ludwig Contributors: Dale Dawson Day Durrett Linda Durrett Larry Liehr Pam MaxeyĬOMMAND AND CONTROL INCIDENT COMMANDER - On scene commander. Included are commonly used knots, anchor systems, belay and hauling systems. This manual is meant to be a basic guide for the skills and equipment necessary for an effective technical rescue rope team.

EAST COUNTYFIRE & RESCUE ROPE RESCUE MANUAL
