This course will present the Technical Rescuer TR with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Five (General) of NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. Classes included in this course are: Rescue Operations for the Technical Rescuer, Personal Protective Equipment, Rescue Equipment, Helicopter Transport, Rescue Rigging, Ropes, and Victim Management.

This class will present the Technical Rescuer with the requirements for proper site operations, victim management, and maintenance for all of the rescue disciplines which include rope rescue, confined space rescue, trench rescue, structural collapse, vehicle and machinery rescue, surface water, swift water rescue, and wilderness rescue.

This class will introduce to the Technical Rescuer the need for and use of personal protective equipment to enable the rescuer to perform his/her duties in a safe and responsible manner. Physical characteristics of rescuers, stress, endurance, and the limitations of equipment will be discussed.

This class will introduce the Technical Rescuer to the operation and function of various tools and equipment commonly used in rescue operations. This course will also present procedures for care, inspection, and maintenance of personal protective equipment, tactical equipment, and apparatus. The value of periodic inspection and maintenance to reduce the chances of unexpected equipment failure, performance failure, disabling injuries, and fatalities will be discussed.

This class will present to the Technical Rescuer general operating and safety guidelines when working with helicopters at emergency scenes for the protection of on scene emergency providers, flight crews, and the civilian population.

This course will present to the Technical Rescuer the proper use of ropes and other related rescue rigging equipment used during rescue operations. This course will involve the setup of various ladder and timber configuration for technical rescues.

This class will present to the Technical Rescuer safe and effective methods of rescue in elevated and below grade environments using ropes, knots, and rope related equipment. Mechanical advantage, anchors, anchoring techniques, and stress loads will be covered.

This class will present to the Technical Rescuer the proper method for the safe movement of patients from a hazardous situation to one of safety. Various lifts, carries, drags, and stretchers will be discussed with the safety and well being of patients and rescuers given priority. This class will also introduce various search methods used for the rescue of individuals in situations of being lost.

• TR General;  Ropes and Knots

• TR General  Ropes; Anchors and Mechanical Advantages

• TR Victim Management; Lifts, Carriers, and Drags

• TR Victim Management; Search Management