Course Description:  This course is the basis for conducting safe and systematic rescues in rope rescue situations. It addresses the job performance requirements and the requisite knowledge and skills.

This course provides you with the skills necessary to conduct operations at technical rescue incidents safely and effectively based on hazard analysis, risk assessment, training level of personnel, and availability of internal and external resources.

This course is designed to meet or exceed the applicable sections of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.

Students must bring NFPA 1951 compliant gloves which have a rugged exterior and may or may not have a liner, rescue helmet or hard hat and steel toe protective footwear that zips or ties on. Knee pads are recommended, not required. Personal gear will be inspected by the instructor prior to approval for use.

Appropriate station uniform (long pants, long sleeved shirts) required.

Pre-requisite: FFII certification and Rope Rescue Ops certification

• PD3268 Rope Rescue - Operations Level

• PD3270 FLUSAR Technicial Level for Structural Collapse