Tobago (CERT) Highangle Rescue Training Program
The
Tobago CERT Highangle Rescue Training Program began on the 6th of February,
2006 with a total of 60 contact hours. Thirty-nine (39) students are
presently engage in training. Students are taught, how to tie various knots
essential for executing a professional and safe rescue of victims with the
use of rope or cable.
This training program has a total of 60 contact hours with Mr. Paul Seguin as Instructor with the assistance of Mr. Allan Stewart and Mr. Callistus Joseph. Ms. Christine Roberts provide the much needed program coordination and administration.
There are three main ropes involve in a basic rescue operation. They are Belay Rope, Main rope and Edge-man rope.
The proper use of safety gear such as Boots, Helmet to execute a rescue exercise.
The use of harness in securing victims without causing further injury while being rescued from over an edge or on a cliff.
The following footage highlights the training program:
High Angle and Water Rescue Exercise- A mock exercise involving The CERT Tobago team rescuing a victim who fell off a cliff at Fort Burnett.
