Rope Rescue

Rope rescue is a critical skill in technical rescue operations, and at Pioneer Rescue, we offer hands-on training tailored to real-world terrain and scenarios. Our rope rescue courses—from foundational low angle slope evacuations to advanced high angle operations—equip public safety professionals with the skills, systems, and confidence needed to perform safely and effectively. Whether your team works in wooded hills, gravel pits, or vertical structures, our instructors bring the expertise and flexibility to train in your environment.

Low Angle Rescue / Slope Evacuation

Rope rescue skills are used in almost all technical rescue disciplines. This two-day entry level class will take the beginner to operations level. For those who have a need for high angle ropes training, this class (15-45 degrees) provides the perfect foundation to build upon. Not every jurisdiction has the need for high angle ropes, but nearly everyone has a slope that is hard to traverse, including gravel pits, sledding hills, elevated highways, and remote wooded areas.

Day One

The morning will be spent in the classroom:

  • Methods
  • Knots
  • Hardware
  • Systems
  • Patient Handling

The afternoon will be spent on-site for hands-on training:

  • Systems—Mechanical Advantages
  • Haul Teams/Litter Teams
  • Basic Evolutions

Day Two

Practical: Out on the Slopes

  • Raising/Lowering Systems
  • Simulated Rescues
  • Introduction to Belay Lines

High Angle Rope Rescue

This three-day class continues where the Low Angle/ Slope Evacuation Class left off. This class covers NFPA 1670 technician level evolutions.

Prerequisite: Proof of completion of an operations level class or equivalent within the last 3 years.

We can bring the training to your area allowing:

  • Training in your possible rescue location
  • Less time out of your personnel’s busy schedule
  • Elimination of travel or lodging expense for your whole team
  • Availability of personnel to respond to incidents

Day One

The morning will be spent in the classroom:

  • Methods
  • Knots Review
  • Hardware
  • Systems Review
  • Advanced Systems
  • Rope Management
  • Rappelling Basics
  • Patient Handling (emphasis on vertical)

Day Two

On-site for hands-on training:

  • Review of Classroom Material
  • Rappelling
  • Litter Tending
  • Simulated Rescues
  • Challenging Scenarios

Day Three

On-site for hands-on training:

  • Kick It Up to the Next Level
  • Advanced Situations

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