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:

NASAR Wilderness Search and Rescue, Second Edition

Certification Course Syllabus and Practical Exam Materials – Currently under revision

Special Equipment:

Recommended Materials:

• Appropriate footwear
• Map and compass/GPS
• Extra water and a way to purify it
• Extra food
• Rain gear and extra clothing
• Safety items: fire, light, and a whistle
• First aid kit
• Knife or multi-purpose tool
• Sunscreen and sunglass
• Daypack/backpack