Technical Rescue Personnel: Wilderness Search and Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician

This course is based on NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications, Chapter 11, 2021 Edition. This course will equip the student with the skills and knowledge to be able to prepare and operate in a search and rescue environment, evaluate lost person behavior, determine the need for specialty resources, apply appropriate search patterns, locate and process evidence, navigate in a wilderness environment, and manage certain aspects of search and rescue.

Prerequisites:

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

Cost:

Instate Cost: 350

Out of State Cost: 590

Required Text:

Fundamentals of Search and Rescue, NASAR and Jones & Barlett, Second Edition

Certification Course Syllabus

Practical Exam Materials – Currently under revision

Special Equipment:

• ANSI approved Safety Helmet
• Rescue type gloves or work gloves (not extrication gloves)
• Clothing suitable for outside activities (long-sleeved shirt and pants, coveralls)
• OSHA approved safety glasses

Recommended Materials:

• 24-hour SAR Pack American Hiking Society “The 10 Essentials”
• Daypack/backpack
• Appropriate footwear
• Map and compass/GPS
  • Bring your own if you have one or the class will supply a compass for the week
• Extra water and a way to purify it
• Extra food
• Rain gear and extra clothing
• Safety items
  • Fire starting materials, portable light with extra batteries, and safety whistle
• First aid kit
• Knife or multi-purpose tool
• Sunscreen and sunglasses