Schedule:
On Rope 1, Inc. offers several courses which are taught by Bruce Smith and his associates. Our most requested courses are the Level I and II Rope Technician Courses and the Basic Vertical Skills Course. More advanced and custom courses are also available.
2008 Schedule of Courses:
Basic Vertical Class
Students spend 18 hours on rope learning, practicing, and overcoming all the challenges one might encounter while descending and ascending a 200' drop. Student should bring gloves, boots, a helmet, and a Class I personal seat harness. On Rope 1, Inc. will provide a rack and climbing system for each student.
Minimum class size 8, Maximum size 14 Cost: $175
| Dates | Location | Status |
| Fri - Sun April 18-20, 2008 | Chattanooga, TN area | Class Completed |
| Fri - Sun Nov. 14-16, 2008 | Chattanooga, TN area | Open for Registration |
Classes begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday night and typically end Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
Level I Rope Technician Class
Student learns and practices a large list of skills on technician level rope rigging. The class includes the application of principles, mathematics, forces, and anchoring, and concludes with the construction and operation of high lines that bring into play many of the necessary skills outlined by NFPA 1006 and NFPA 1670 (Standards for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications and Standards for Operations and Training.) Student should bring gloves, boots, a helmet, and a Class I personal seat harness.
Minimum class size 10, Maximum is 20 Cost: $180
Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and typically end at 5:00 p.m. each day
| Dates | Location | Status |
| Fri - Sun April 25-27, 2008 | Ft. Payne, AL (CDT) | Cancelled |
| Fri - Sun Sept. 19-21, 2008 | Ft. Payne, AL (CDT) | Open for Registration |
Level II Rope Technician Class
Pre-requisite: Level I from a previous On Rope I course.
This new class completes the NFPA 1006 and NFPA 1670 Training for the Professional qualification of a Rope Technician. It involves, almost entirely, 3 days of
fieldwork and technical training. Level II will find the student on rope while performing many high level skills. Physical fitness is a must. This training also completes
the 10 aerial patient transports that a rope technician should know how
to rig and operate. Student should
bring gloves, boots, a helmet, and a Class I personal
seat harness.
Minimum class size is 12, Maximum is 20 Cost: $200
Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and typically end at 5:00 p.m. each day
| Dates | Location | Status |
| Fri - Sun To Be Determined | Ft. Payne, AL (CDT) | Registration coming soon |
Classes may also be scheduled for private groups.
This course list and schedule changes often so please check this site periodically for updates.