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SECTION Emergency Operations <br /> STANDARD <br /> OPERATING S.O.G. No: 603.01 <br /> GUIDELINES <br /> SUBJECT Rope Rescue <br /> 8 DEFINITIONS. <br /> 8.1 Terrain Types <br /> 0° - 15° 15° -40° 40° - 60° 60° - 90° <br /> Flat Low Steep High <br /> Non-Technical Technical <br /> • Litter caries Two rope system required <br /> • One rope belay possible - Tandem prusik belay <br /> • Rescuers not tied to system Rescuers tied into system <br /> • Less risk - Much greater risk <br /> • Majority of weight on ground Majority of weight on rope <br /> Page 3 of 10 <br />