Start Date:
Saturday, August 16, 2025
End Date:
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Rope Technical Rescuer at the Awareness, Operations and Technician Levels
UPDATE: DATE CHANGE
Date: July 11 1800-2200; July 12 and 13 0800-1600; July 18 1800-2200; July 19 and 20 0800-1600; August 16 and 17 0800-1600UPDATE: DATE CHANGE
Location: Middlebury VFD – 11747 Route 287 – Middlebury, PA 16935
Instructor: Matt MacDonald
Pre-requisites: Age 18 and Up; Valid First Aid and CPR or Higher; HazMat Awareness and Operations
Textbook and Needed Gear: CMC Rope Rescue Manual 5th Edition; Helmet with Chin Straps; Work Clothes and Shoes; Leather Gloves
Course Description: This program is designed to enhance the student’s ability to perform critical skill sets to meet the intent of NFPA 1006 and 1670 Rope Rescue Technician in the field of technical rescue. During this course, students will review rope rescue systems, application theories, and high angle challenges to accurately and safely execute the skill sets required for professional certification. Topics include: rescue incident management, technical vs. non-technical rescue considerations, rescue strategies and tactics, resource management, patient access and removal strategies and tactics, hazard identification and control, specialized rescue equipment identification and application, patient removal techniques and selection criteria, basic patient care, packaging, and removal, highline construction and operation, and applicable OSHA and NFPA laws and standards. This course is designed for the experienced rescuer with a strong working knowledge of technical rescue in accordance with NFPA 1006 and 1670.
Registration Information: To register email your completed Training Authorization form to bmathers@tiogacountypa.us OR emergencyservices@tiogacountypa.us.
Location Information:
Middlebury FD
Event Type:
In Person
Event Contact Information
Event Contact:
Bret Mathers
Contact Phone:
570-723-8151
Registration Link: