Rope Rescue Technician (RRT)

This five-day course is designed to meet the certification requirements for a Rope Rescue Technician based on NFPA 1006, 2022 edition. It will include training on the participant’s ability to evaluate, manage, and perform a technical rope rescue as described by NFPA 1006 and NFPA 1670. 

Topics: multi-point anchor systems, compound rope mechanical advantage systems, ascending and descending a fixed rope, fixed rope systems, patient pickoffs, and highline systems.  Prepares participants to undergo competency testing for high-angle rescue.  The scope is to 1) familiarize participants with the high-angle environment and experience, and 2) safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Student Requirements:
Students must bring the following equipment to class every day.

• Fire department helmet or rescue helmet
• Rope rescue or fire department gloves
• Long pants or coveralls – NO SHORTS
• Steel-toed and shanked safety boots
• Long sleeve shirts ONLY

Optional Equipment:

• Water
• Sun screen

Upon completion of this course, participants will be better prepared to safely contribute to rope rescue missions and support more advanced rescue teams during emergency situations.