Level 2 Award in NFPA High Angle Rescue
The PIMS Level 2 Award in NFPA High Angle Rescue develops practical competence in rope-based rescue from elevated, steep and vertical environments.The programme focuses on rescue ropes, anchors, knots, belay sy...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 2 Award in NFPA High Angle Rescue develops practical competence in rope-based rescue from elevated, steep and vertical environments.
The programme focuses on rescue ropes, anchors, knots, belay systems, fall protection, ascending and descending, casualty packaging and mechanical-advantage systems used in technical rescue.
What You'll Learn
- High-Angle Rescue Fundamentals
- NFPA 1006 Technical Awareness
- Rescue Ropes and Hardware
- Harnesses and Equipment Inspection
- Anchoring Systems
- Redundant Anchors
- Load Distribution
- Rescue Knots and Hitches
- Rope Care and Handling
- Belay Systems
- Fall Protection
- Ascending Techniques
- Descending Techniques
- Litter Rigging
- Casualty Packaging
- Edge Transitions
- Mechanical Advantage
- Pulley and Hauling Systems
- Rescue-Team Communication
- Practical High-Angle Rescue Scenarios
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS High Angle Rescue course is suitable for Firefighters and Emergency Responders, Industrial Rescue Teams, Construction and Utility Personnel, Rope-Access Technicians and Safety Officers and Technical Rescue Personnel.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Develop practical high-angle rescue competence
- Improve rope and anchoring skills
- Strengthen casualty-handling techniques
- Develop mechanical-advantage knowledge
- Improve rescue-team communication
- Strengthen safe vertical-rescue practices
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical rope-rescue assessment.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, knot-tying, rigging exercises and live rescue scenarios.
- Total Questions: 40 theory questions plus 2 practical assessments.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 3 days (24–28 hours total).
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