jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Taking a 2 day cave rescue training course in Sept. Has anyone taken a class like this? Wondering what to expect.
Cave Rescue training
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jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Guess its a good thing I don't mind hanging around in the dark. Anything other then elbow and knee pads should I bring? Are regular hiking boots ok?
Spikepretorius
Explorer
We had a three day cave training exercise a few weeks ago but I faded at the last minute and didn't go
Take overalls/boiler suit. Oh and don't have any phobias about bat poo.
We have to make sure that all our clothes etc are properly cleaned prior to entering the caves to so we don't contaminate.
Take overalls/boiler suit. Oh and don't have any phobias about bat poo.
We have to make sure that all our clothes etc are properly cleaned prior to entering the caves to so we don't contaminate.
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JKDetonator
Adventurer
water...
Expect lots of water. Knee boots or thigh high waders, the mud can be deep! Helmets, and an extra flashlight, did I mention to bring a backup flashlight?
Expect lots of water. Knee boots or thigh high waders, the mud can be deep! Helmets, and an extra flashlight, did I mention to bring a backup flashlight?
SunTzuNephew
Explorer
Several extra lights, preferably water resistant. I know one caver who has three headlamps on his helmet, just in case....
jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Thank you, I will bring extra lights and boots.
Is it the Orientation to Cave Rescue class taught by the NCRC Sep 19-20 in Manchester, VT? If so, I have tons of experience with these classes (I assist teaching OCRs in the Central Region NCRC). Its a great class, and a lot of fun. Be prepared to get dirty, and be tired. As long as you walk in with a good attitude and eager to learn, you'll have a great time.
Its just the tip of the iceberg, though. If you like it, try taking one of the NCRC National Weeklong seminars in the summer. Its an insane amount of education about caving and rope rescue. :victory:
If you aren't an experienced caver, have a read through the NSS' brochure A Guide to Responsible Caving, especially the section about recommended equipment.
Its just the tip of the iceberg, though. If you like it, try taking one of the NCRC National Weeklong seminars in the summer. Its an insane amount of education about caving and rope rescue. :victory:
If you aren't an experienced caver, have a read through the NSS' brochure A Guide to Responsible Caving, especially the section about recommended equipment.
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jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Is it the Orientation to Cave Rescue class taught by the NCRC Sep 19-20 in Manchester, VT? If so, I have tons of experience with these classes (I assist teaching OCRs in the Central Region NCRC). Its a great class, and a lot of fun. Be prepared to get dirty, and be tired. As long as you walk in with a good attitude and eager to learn, you'll have a great time.
Its just the tip of the iceberg, though. If you like it, try taking one of the NCRC National Weeklong seminars in the summer. Its an insane amount of education about caving and rope rescue. Yes this is the course. I will read that section. Do you know if we get con ed for it. Could use it for my paramedic?
Its just the tip of the iceberg, though. If you like it, try taking one of the NCRC National Weeklong seminars in the summer. Its an insane amount of education about caving and rope rescue. Yes this is the course. I will read that section. Do you know if we get con ed for it. Could use it for my paramedic?
SunTzuNephew
Explorer
LOL.
I've done some pretty flat out stupid things in my day. Climbed very tall mountains....dived very deep (technical dives)....sailed across the oceans in small boats, and flown across the oceans in small airplanes....hiked long distances solo.....climbed rocks, just because, fought fires and rescued lives. Even ejected out of a totally screwed up airplane (once) and jumped out of perfectly adequate airplanes a few times.
I even got married (twice!).
But the ONLY way you'll get me in a small cave is with drugs..lots and lots of drugs
DiploStrat
Expedition Leader
Old rules
As a former member of the NSS (l o n g time ago) there was only two rules:
1. Always carry three independent sources of light (carbide lamp, battery flashlight, candle, etc.)
2. Remember Rule 1.
Have fun!
As a former member of the NSS (l o n g time ago) there was only two rules:
1. Always carry three independent sources of light (carbide lamp, battery flashlight, candle, etc.)
2. Remember Rule 1.
Have fun!
jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
I'm hoping to go, But I got a email from the gentleman running it that there has been little intrest in it and it may be cancelled.