FAC 063 - Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

    Recent Professors
    Timothy J. Butler, William T. Wick
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 (FEMA Online)
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FAC 063
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Designed for all fire service and allied emergency response personnel. Key topics include: Team organization; rescue and environmental considerations; use of ropes and knots; operation of simple, complex, and compound rope rescue systems; descending, rappelling, and belaying tools and techniques, low-angle and high-angle rescue, use of fire service ladders in specialized rescue situations, and day and night simulated rescue exercises. Additional materials fees may be required. May not be offered every semester.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 9:30am–5:00pm, Mon Wed Fri 8:35am–9:30am, Tue Thu Sat 7:00am–9:30am