Purpose: Scope: To describe the process for fire departments in the Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Program to be reimbursed for initial equipment purchase costs. This policy refers to the equipment purchase reimbursement a fire department is eligible for when they join the Program. Guidelines: Initial (only) rope rescue equipment purchase cost reimbursement is available to fire departments who employ one or more career members who have successfully completed all required training (Awareness, Level I, Level II, Instructor training and Tower Crane training) as specified by the Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Steering Committee (Steering Committee). An approved equipment package contains rope rescue equipment valued at approximately $11,567.07. The equipment and suggested quantities are provided in the Suggested Content for Standard Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Equipment Package(s) contained herein. Alternative equipment substitutions meeting the necessary standards are permissible. For example, if a new stretcher is not required, a fire department can purchase other approved equipment equivalent to the stretcher s cost from the approved equipment list. Contact the Steering Committee s BC Fire Chief s Representative, Tim Wilkinson, Acting Fire Chief, Richmond Fire- Rescue, at twilkinson@richmond.ca if you have questions regarding equipment package content. All equipment must be purchased from the approved list. Substitute equipment not found on the list will not be reimbursed without prior approval by the Steering Committee. A fire department wishing consideration for reimbursement for substitute equipment must send a written request to the Steering Committee stating the reasons for the substitution. Persons making such a request are advised to wait for written approval from the Steering Committee before purchasing nonapproved equipment. Participating fire departments are entitled to apply for a one-time reimbursement up to a maximum of $11,567.07 for the purchase of rope rescue equipment. Where geographic size or populations warrant the need for additional equipment, the Steering Committee reserves the right to authorize additional funds. Reimbursement in excess of $11,567.07 will not be considered without prior consultation and approval by the Steering Committee. Applications for rope rescue equipment purchase reimbursement(s) shall include: Issued: 20APR98 Revised: 12DEC11 Page 1 of 6
A completed Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Program - Application for Initial Purchase and Reimbursement of Authorized Equipment Packages form contained herein, and Original receipts along with an itemized invoice for the purchased rescue equipment. Please note the BCCSA is not GST or PST exempt. GST and PST is reimbursed by the Program in addition to the maximum equipment reimbursement of $11,567.07. Forms/Lists Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Program Application for Initial Purchase and Reimbursement of Authorized Equipment Package(s) Suggested Content for Standard Technical High Angle Rescue Equipment Package(s) Issued: 20APR98 Revised: 12DEC11 Page 2 of 6
TECHNICAL HIGH ANGLE ROPE RESCUE PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR INITIAL PURCHASE AND REIMBURSEMENT OF AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT PACKAGE(S) 1. This application for equipment package(s) must follow successful completion of all courses that comprise the Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Program by at least one instructor. 2. Upon approval of this application, purchase your equipment and submit original receipts and, invoice(s) for authorized items purchased. A reimbursement cheque will be sent to you. Fire Department: Address: Telephone: Contact Person: Name(s) of Qualified Instructor(s) Request for equipment package(s). Please send to: Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Program BC Construction Safety Alliance 400, 625 Agnes Street New Westminster, BC V3M 5Y4 Issued: 20APR98 Revised: 12DEC11 Page 3 of 6
Suggested Content for Standard Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Equipment Package(s) 1. Personnel Protective Equipment Ite Qty Item Description 1 4 Coveralls Nomex Cloth Full body coveralls with Multiple Pockets on Legs, Orange with Scotchlite reflective material 2* 4 LT Weight Rappel Gloves Tanned leather, padded palms. 3* 4 Class III Full Body Rescue Harness or 2 Piece Harness Classified by UL in accordance with NFPA 1983/2006 (Suggested frontal D attachments Chest and Waist) 4* 4 Helmets Climbing type To meet ANSI Z89.1, 1986 or CSA Z94.1 1992 Standards. Sized or adjustable. 5 4 Helmet lights To fit helmets noted above. (Intrinsically safe for rescue use) 2. Rope and Software 6* 1500 ½" or 12.7mm diameter Static Kernmantle Rescue rope UL Classified to NFPA 1983/2006 Note: Safety lines and hauling lines must be different colors. 7* 2 10 meter lengths of 8mm Load release hitches and litter bridal accessory cordage 8* 4 1.35 &1.65 mm Lengths of 8mm accessory cordage rigging Tandem Prusik Belay (Lengths to be determined by size of PMP) 9* 4 6 meter Lengths of 8 mm Personnel rescue device accessory cordage 10* 300 1" width tubular webbing Min. tensile strength of 4000lb. 11* 8 Adjustable rescue slings 5000lb breaking strength (Utility belts) 12* 8 10 foot "Omni" slings 4600lb breaking strength Orange 13* 4 Heavy Duty Pick-off Strap 5000lb breaking strength 15* 4 Large Edge Pads Fabric pad to act as a rope protector. 16* 6 Medium Rope Bags (Red) To fit 200 and 300 ropes 17 1 Rope cutting gun Issued: 20APR98 Revised: 12DEC11 Page 4 of 6
18* 1 Rope Identification Marker A method to identify each rope. 19 1 Whip-End Dip Clear A liquid coating to seal cut ends of rope to prevent unraveling. Suggested Content for Standard Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Equipment Package(s) (continued) 3. Hardware 20* 25 NFPA Large "D" Carabiners NFPA Large Locking Steel Screw Gate min 9000lb. rating. 21* 5 NFPA X- Large Carabiners NFPA X-LRGSteel Screw Gate. Min 9000lb 22* 3 NFPA 6 bar rappel rack with tie off bar Aluminum bars. First bar includes training groove. NFPA 1983/2006 (Tie off bar suggested) 23 2 Ascenders For 1/2" rope (cam type) 24* 4 4" NFPA Single Pulley Stainless steel sideplates, 9000 lb. Capacity. 25* 2 4 NFPA Double Pulley Stainless steel sideplates, 9000 lb. Capacity. 26* 1 Prusik Minder Pulley 2 ½ Min 8000 lb capacity UL Classified to NFPA 1983/2006 27 1 Petzl Kootney Carriage Min 9000lb capacity 29* 1 540 Rescue Belay Device 30* 1 Swivel Steel 8000lb. Rating 31* 1 Tri-Link 10mm Steel 9000lb. Rating 32 2 Roof Rollers Rigid dual roller assembly to provide 90 o edge protection. 33 4 Series Rollers Flexible dual roller assembly to provide 34 1 4:1 Line Transfer kit 90 o edge protection. Issued: 20APR98 Revised: 12DEC11 Page 5 of 6
Suggested Content for Standard Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Equipment Package(s) (continued) 4. Victim Packaging Equipment 35* 1 Basket Stretcher Suggested - Stainless Steel 1200lb capacity 36 1 Sked stretcher 37 1 Stretcher face shield c/w To match rigid stretcher mounting hardware 38 1 Stretcher bridle Meets NFPA 1983/2006 39* 1 Rescue Cradle harness (B suit) 40* 1 PVC Spineboard with pins Min 350 lb load capacity 41 1 Wrap-Evac Rescue Harness Suggested to replace Help Harness With Skidder Plate 42 1 Spider Harness or Fastrap Patient immobilization (packaging) 5. Other Equipment 43 1 Radio chest harness For two-way radios 44 1 First Aid Kletterpak Backpack 45 1 First Aid Fanny Pack * Suggested Minimum Required Equipment All Operating Guidelines have been reviewed and approved by the Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Steering Committee. Issued: 20APR98 Revised: 12DEC11 Page 6 of 6