![]() Rope-rescue systems have many different applications, such as high-angle rescue, which was conducted during the training, confined-space rescue and low-angle rescue, said Kevin Ramos, assistant fire chief, MCBJFD. Firemen then positioned themselves above the victim, and, through a system of pullies, lowered one firefighter down to make contact and safely lower the victim to the ground, said Vehara. The firefighters set up a scenario during which someone working in an elevated position on a building became stuck. It’s something that you have to constantly practice.” “It’s not like riding a bike or driving a car where once you learn the skill basically you’re good. ![]() “You need to keep your skill levels up,” said Tamotsu Vehara, a driver and engineer for the fire department. CAMP FOSTER, Japan - Firefighters with the Marine Corps Bases Japan Fire Department conducted rope-rescue training on Camp Foster to sharpen their skills Aug. ![]()
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