Rescue Technician:
Rope Rescue Level II
Skill Sheet Package
Based on NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue
Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition.
Rhode Island Fire Academy
March 2015
Rhode Island Fire Academy
NFPA 1006 Technical Rescuer
Rope Rescue Technician Level II
Practical Certification Examination
Skill Sheet No. RR – 2-1
03-01-2015 Candidate Number
Skill Title:
COMPLETE AN ASSIGNMENT WHILE SUSPENDED FROM A
ROPE
NFPA Objective:
6.2.1
Minimum to pass
4
P
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
F
Demonstrate proper attachment of belay system.
Demonstrate proper attachment of descent control device.
Demonstrate stopping and locking off for self-rescue.
Demonstrate proper self-rescue technique while suspended.
Demonstrate unlocking and descending to ground.
ALL TASKS MUST BE COMPLETED APPROPRIATELY AND SAFELY
DURING THIS SKILL
Failure of this critical portion is cause for entire skill failure
Examiner Name:
Please circle:
Signature:
PASS
Date:
FAIL
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RETAKE
Rhode Island Fire Academy
NFPA 1006 Technical Rescuer
Rope Rescue Technician Level II
Practical Certification Examination
Skill Sheet No. RR – 2-2
03-01-2015 Candidate Number
Skill Title:
MANAGE THE MOVEMENT OF A VICTIM AS A RESCUER IN A
HIGH ANGLE ENVIRONMENT
NFPA Objective:
6.2.2
Minimum to pass
7
P
F
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Demonstrate proper attachment of descent control device.
Demonstrate proper attachment of belay system.
Descend approximately 10 feet and perform a lock off maneuver.
Demonstrate and perform a pick-off procedure of a victim.
Attach belay system to victim.
Secure victim to rescuer’s system using a recognized pick-off
technique.
Remove victim from their line or system safely.
Unlock and descend approximately 10 feet to safe area with victim.
Verbalize all commands during descent.
ALL TASKS MUST BE COMPLETED APPROPRIATELY AND SAFELY
DURING THIS SKILL
Failure of this critical portion is cause for entire skill failure
Examiner Name:
Please circle:
Signature:
PASS
Date:
FAIL
/
/
RETAKE
Rhode Island Fire Academy
NFPA 1006 Technical Rescuer
Rope Rescue Technician Level II
Practical Certification Examination
Skill Sheet No. RR – 2-3
03-01-2015 Candidate Number
Skill Title:
FUNCTION AS A LITTER TENDER IN A HIGH-ANGLE LOWERING
OR HAULING OPERATION.
NFPA Objective:
6.2.3
Minimum to pass
4
P
F
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Minimize risks to rescuer and victim.
Prevent victim movement within the stokes basket or litter.
Tend litter while lowering or raising around obstacles.
Attach litter to line system properly.
Tend litter while moving a minimum of 20 feet.
ALL TASKS MUST BE COMPLETED APPROPRIATELY AND SAFELY
DURING THIS SKILL
Failure of this critical portion is cause for entire skill failure
Examiner Name:
Please circle:
Signature:
PASS
Date:
FAIL
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RETAKE
Rhode Island Fire Academy
NFPA 1006 Technical Rescuer
Rope Rescue Technician Level II
Practical Certification Examination
Skill Sheet No. RR – 2-4
03-01-2015 Candidate Number
Skill Title:
DIRECT A TEAM IN THE REMOVAL OF A VICTIM SUSPENDED
FROM ROPE OR WEBBING IN A HIGH-ANGLE ENVIRONMENT
NFPA Objective:
6.2.4
Minimum to pass
4
P
F
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Minimize risks to rescuer and victim.
Determine special equipment needed for victim removal.
Direct rescuer to secure victim to their rope rescue system.
Direct rescuer to remove victim from their rope system.
Direct the rescue team to remove the victim to a safe area.
ALL TASKS MUST BE COMPLETED APPROPRIATELY AND SAFELY
DURING THIS SKILL
Failure of this critical portion is cause for entire skill failure
Examiner Name:
Please circle:
Signature:
PASS
Date:
FAIL
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RETAKE
Rhode Island Fire Academy
NFPA 1006 Technical Rescuer
Rope Rescue Technician Level II
Practical Certification Examination
Skill Sheet No. RR – 2-5
03-01-2015 Candidate Number
Skill Title:
DIRECT A TEAM IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SYSTEM
INTENDED TO MOVE A SUSPENDED RESCUE LOAD ALONG A HORIZONTAL
PATH TO AVOID AN OBSTACLE
NFPA Objective:
6.2.5
Minimum to pass
6
P
F
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Assign personnel to appropriate stations to construct a highline.
Direct construction of tensioning system.
Direct construction of anchoring system.
Direct construction of rescuer connection point.
Direct tensioning of highline with tensioning system.
Test tensioning of system with weight prior to live load.
Describe resultant force and how it affects outcome of highline.
Perform a total system safety check.
ALL TASKS MUST BE COMPLETED APPROPRIATELY AND SAFELY
DURING THIS SKILL
Failure of this critical portion is cause for entire skill failure
Examiner Name:
Please circle:
Signature:
PASS
Date:
FAIL
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RETAKE
Rhode Island Fire Academy
NFPA 1006 Technical Rescuer
Rope Rescue Technician Level II
Practical Certification Examination
Skill Sheet No. RR – 2-6
03-01-2015 Candidate Number
DIRECT A TEAM IN THE OPERATION OF A SYSTEM INTENDED
Skill Title:
TO MOVE A SUSPENDED RESCUE LOAD ALONG A HORIZONTAL PATH TO
AVOID AN OBSTACLE
NFPA Objective:
6.2.6
Minimum to pass
9
P
F
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Safety check entire system prior to operation.
Assign personnel to operating positions.
Direct operation of upper control points.
Direct operation of lower control point.
Demonstrate use of proper commands for each operation.
Properly secure rescuer to the rescuer connection point.
Move a load a minimum of 20 feet over a span.
Continually check safety of the system.
Describe and check for correct angles on highline.
ALL TASKS MUST BE COMPLETED APPROPRIATELY AND SAFELY
DURING THIS SKILL
Failure of this critical portion is cause for entire skill failure
Examiner Name:
Please circle:
Signature:
PASS
Date:
FAIL
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RETAKE
Rhode Island Fire Academy
NFPA 1006 Technical Rescuer
Rope Rescue Technician Level II
Practical Certification Examination
Skill Sheet No. RR – 2-7
03-01-2015 Candidate Number
Skill Title: ACCESS A VICTIM IN A HIGH-ANGLE ENVIROMENT USING
TECHNIQUES THAT REQUIRE RESCUERS TO CLIMB UP OR DOWN NATURAL
OR MAN-MADE STRUCTURES
NFPA Objective:
6.2.7
Minimum to pass
7
P
F
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Identifies safety concerns.
Chooses proper belay system.
Uses task specific personal protective equipment.
Attaches system to the anchor and the load.
Performs a safety check.
System is capable of arresting a fall without failure.
The patient is accessed.
ALL TASKS MUST BE COMPLETED APPROPRIATELY AND SAFELY
DURING THIS SKILL
Failure of this critical portion is cause for entire skill failure
Examiner Name:
Please circle:
Signature:
PASS
Date:
FAIL
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RETAKE
Rhode Island Fire Academy
NFPA 1006 Technical Rescuer
Rope Rescue Technician Level II
Practical Certification Examination
Skill Sheet No. RR – 2-8
03-01-2015 Candidate Number
Skill Title: ISOLATE AND MANAGE POTENIALLY HARMFUL ENERGY
SOURCES FOUND IN ERECTED STRUCTURES
NFPA Objective:
6.2.8
Minimum to pass
7
P
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
F
Identifies potentially harmful energy sources.
Rescuer uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
Establishes the rescue area.
Controls access to the incident scene.
Controls energy sources inside rescue area.
Protects rescuers from exposure from hazardous materials and all
forms of harmful energy release, and physical hazards.
Ensures victims are protected from further harm.
ALL TASKS MUST BE COMPLETED APPROPRIATELY AND SAFELY
DURING THIS SKILL
Failure of this critical portion is cause for entire skill failure
Examiner Name:
Please circle:
Signature:
PASS
Date:
FAIL
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RETAKE