Department of Health, Basic Rescue Practices Training Class

During the month of March Team 570 staff attended the DOH BRP course held at MVEMS and WCCC.  This rescue program provides a working knowledge of rope, knots and hitches, rigging systems, confined space rescue, ladders and mechanical advantage systems in technical rescue situations. Rescuers are trained to construct A-frames, gin poles, high-lines, mechanical advantage raising and lowering systems for patient rescue. This is the second year in a row that this course was held for local rescue providers.  It was a cold, wet, but wonderful experience for those who attended.