Rope Rescue – Technician

This 24-hour course is designed to train the student in the skills required for safe operations during advanced rope rescues.  Skills for this program of instruction are drawn out of the requirements found in in the most current editions of NFPA 1006 and NFPA 1670.  Students will receive instruction on the advanced aspects of high and low angle rescues in both classroom and practical settings, including scenario-based instruction.

Skills taught include:

• High Angle Patient Movement & Pickoffs
• High Line Rope Systems
• Tending a High Angle Litter

Prerequisite Requirements:

Training to the rope rescue operations level as described in NFPA 1006 is required for registration in this program of instruction.