Rescue VI Rope Rescue Technician NFPA 1006

ASP125 – 36.00 Hours

Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Emergency Services Training Institute at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

This course teaches the skills needed to safely and efficiently perform high-angle rescues in industrial and municipal environments.

Successful completion of this course will also provide the participant with the skills necessary to meet Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications (2013 Ed.) Chapter 6, “Rope Rescue Technician. “

This course does not lead to a National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) certification.

Prerequisites

Rescue I Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations NFPA 1006 or equivalent training.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants Must Provide

  • a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

Course Attire / Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Level 5 as described in the TEEX Student Safety Manual under the heading of “Rope rescue, confined space rescue, and trench rescue courses.”

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirements, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed

Due to strenuous demands placed on students, a physical examination is recommended.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Multi-point Anchor Systems
  • Compound Rope Mechanical Advantage Systems
  • Fixed Rope Systems
  • Ascending and descending a fixed rope
  • Knot Passing
  • Litter Attendants

Suggested Audience

All emergency response personnel, including fire prevention, suppression, control and safety personnel.

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads

Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]

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