FPTC 118 - Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations

    Recent Professors
    Keith Tsudama
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2025
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    6.5Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    0.5
    Fall 2025 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course equips students with the techniques and methods for using rope, webbing, hardware friction devices, and litters in low-angle rescues. Areas covered include rope and related equipment, anchor systems, safety lines, stretcher lashing and rigging, mechanical advantage systems, and single-line and two-line rescue systems. Upon successful completion, students receive State Fire Marshal certification. (L)