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Technical Rescue Personnel: Rope Rescue Technician

April 15, 2024

Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission

This course is based on NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5, 2021 Edition. The course is designed for those persons who respond to incidents involving the application of special knowledge, skills, and equipment to safely resolve unique or complex rescue situations. The course covers operations in a high angle environment including rescue of a suspended victim, serving as a litter tender, and construction/operation of a high line system.

Prerequisites:

(Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified Rescue Technician: Rope I or Technical Rescue Personnel: Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations Levels

Cost:

Instate Cost: 240

Out of State Cost: 480

Required Text:

Jones & Bartlett, Rope Rescue: Principles and Practice, Fifth Edition

Certification Course Syllabus

Certification Practical Exam Materials – Currently under revision

Special Equipment:

  • Coveralls
  • Helmet (climbing helmet)
  • Boots (hiking or work boots)
  • Work gloves (climbing or leather work gloves)
  • Knee and Elbow pads (optional)