QRF Course (Quick Reaction Force Micro Rope System)
QRF Course (Quick Reaction Force Micro Rope System)
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Could you imagine shedding 70% of equipment weight from traditional rescue setups? Rescue teams face two major challenges in mountain and wilderness search and rescue operations (SAR): adverse weather conditions and heavy equipment. SAR is often conducted in remote and hard-to-access areas, and lightweight rescue equipment could enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of SAR operations.
QRF = any thinner rope? NO!
QRF = any thinner rope? NO!
Thanks to material advancements and improvements in rope manufacturing, the performance and strength-to-weight ratio of ropes have significantly improved. By using or blending materials like nylon 5.5, polyester, aromatic polyamide (Technora), and high-performance polyethylene (Dyneema), ropes can be made with smaller diameters without compromising their strength. These materials also provide additional attributes to the rope, such as abrasion resistance, heat resistance, and non-absorbency.
As more rescue teams recognize the benefits of rescue systems with thinner ropes, more compatible equipment is emerging in the market. Extensive testing on ropes with different equipment, diameters, and materials can achieve a combination of a lightweight micro rope QRF system, allowing for a more effective and safer high-angle rescue operation.
Course details:
Course details:
Introduction to Micro Rope System
QRF Equipment Introduction
Micro Rope Knowledge
Test Results of Different Ropes with Equipment
Speed Anchor Set Up / Anchor
Personal Technical Operations (Ascent, Descent, and Knot Passing)
Hauling, Lowering, and Knot Passing
Mechanical Advantage Systems
Reducing Stress on the Rope System
Skate Block System
Horizontal Crossing Rescue
Offset Rescue System
Introduction to Rescue Bed Settings
SMC VECTOR Lightweight Rescue Monopod Safety Introduction and Settings (Provided if the course progresses satisfactorily)
Remarks: Basic rope skills are required to participate in this course, such as personal descent and ascent.
Class Size: 4 - 8 participants
Location: Hong Kong
Class Schedule: from 0900 to 1700 (Four-day course)
Language of Instruction: Cantonese
Equipment Requirements: Participants must bring their own climbing helmet*, seat harness* or full-body harness*, gloves, food, water, and athletic clothes
Course Fees: HK$5,000
Certificate Issuance: Participants who successfully complete the course and meet the following condition will be awarded an electronic certificate by the Hong Kong Rope Rescue Association
☑ Attendance rate of 100%
* The helmet must meet EN 12492 / EN 397 standards, while the harness must meet EN12277 / EN813 / EN358 / EN361 / NFPA Class II / NFPA Class III standards
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