Workplace Safety Classes

Urban Lead Climbing & Rescue

This one-day class is designed to provide an introduction to "bottom-up" rescue and techniques to minimize your free fall potential. Instruction and practical application of climbing lanyards and work positioning gear will provide the foundation of the class. Once basic climbing skills are established, we will move into practical rescue scenarios involving suspended victims in "working at height" situations. All equipment is provided.

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: One day
Date: 05/23/2023
Time: 08:00 to 16:00
Cost per student: $250.00

Advanced Rigging For Rescue

This class is intended for rescue practitioners who have reached Rope Rescue and/or Confined Space Operations/Technician level skill set and are looking to build their competency levels. Areas covered will include using the "set of fours," advanced knots and hitches, and high directionals in rescue situations. All equipment is provided. 

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: One Day
Date: 05/25/2023
Time: 08:00 to 16:00
Cost per student: $250.00

Hazardous Materials Technician

This program meets 29CFR1910.120(q)(6)(iii), NFPA 1072, and EPA 165.5 and is geared for Law Enforcement Personnel that have responsibilities to respond as bomb technicians, fire investigators, clandestine lab technicians or detectives that may need to enter a hazardous atmosphere to mitigate an issue or collect hazardous evidence. Students shall be medically cleared to wear a respirator in compliance with 29CFR1910.134 

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: 5 days
Dates: 05/30/2023, 06/01/23, 06/06/2023, 06/09/2023, 06/12/2023
Time: 08:00 to 16:30
Cost per student: $550.00

Arizona Vortex Workshop

Does your department already have an Arizona Vortex with members that need training on this equipment? Is your department looking to evaluate which rescue tripod is right for your needs? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this workshop is for you! Subjects covered will include both Anchor Frame and Directional Frame usage, the six-step setup process, and the three main configurations of the Arizona Vortex kit. Also covered will be winch usage with the Arizona Vortex. This workshop is 100% hands-on/practical skills.

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: One day
Date: 06/05/2023
Time: 08:00 to 16:00
Cost per student: $300.00

Urban Lead Climbing & Rescue

This one-day class is designed to provide an introduction to "bottom-up" rescue and techniques to minimize your free fall potential. Instruction and practical application of climbing lanyards and work positioning gear will provide the foundation of the class. Once basic climbing skills are established, we will move into practical rescue scenarios involving suspended victims in "working at height" situations. All equipment is provided.

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: One day
Date: 06/08/2023
Time: 08:00 to 16:00
Cost per student: $250.00

Advanced Vortex Evolutions

If you have a basic working knowledge of the Arizona Vortex or other high-directional system, and want to learn more, then this 16-hour two-day class is for you. This course will start with a brief classroom session to explain applied forces and resultants. Practical skills sessions will include advanced tiebacks, and assembling the Vortex in advanced configurations, Tripod, Bi-pod, and Mono-pod configurations. Multiple Vortex kits will be utilized for more complex evolutions. Horizontal movement (NFPA 1006 2021 5.3.6 ) requirement will be covered. Winch configurations and complex mechanical advantage systems will be integrated into evolutions.

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: Two Days
Date: 06/13/2023 - 06/14/2023
Time: 08:00 to 16:00
Cost per student: $500.00

Urban Lead Climbing & Rescue

This one-day class is designed to provide an introduction to "bottom-up" rescue and techniques to minimize your free fall potential. Instruction and practical application of climbing lanyards and work positioning gear will provide the foundation of the class. Once basic climbing skills are established, we will move into practical rescue scenarios involving suspended victims in "working at height" situations. All equipment is provided.

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: One day
Date: 06/15/2023
Time: 08:00 to 16:00
Cost per student: $250.00

Advanced Rigging For Rescue

This class is intended for rescue practitioners who have reached Rope Rescue and/or Confined Space Operations/Technician level skill set and are looking to build their competency levels. Areas covered will include using the "set of fours," advanced knots and hitches, and high directionals in rescue situations. All equipment is provided. 

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: One Day
Date: 06/20/2023
Time: 08:00 to 16:00
Cost per student: $250.00

Rope Access Workshop

Are you interested in learning more about Rope Access? Are you a certified Rope Access Technician looking for an environment to practice and evolve your skills? If the answer to either of these questions Is yes, then this workshop is intended for you! Our state-of-the-art training center provides access to the required skill stations. Basic rope ascending and descending will be covered, as well as advanced skills, depending on the participant's ability. This fast-paced workshop is 100% hands-on, and all equipment is provided.

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: One day
Date: 06/21/2023
Time: 08:00 to 16:00
Cost per student: $250.00

Arizona Vortex Workshop

Does your department already have an Arizona Vortex with members that need training on this equipment? Is your department looking to evaluate which rescue tripod is right for your needs? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this workshop is for you! Subjects covered will include both Anchor Frame and Directional Frame usage, the six-step setup process, and the three main configurations of the Arizona Vortex kit. Also covered will be winch usage with the Arizona Vortex. This workshop is 100% hands-on/practical skills.

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: One day
Date: 07/13/2023
Time: 08:00 to 16:00
Cost per student: $300.00

Rope Access Workshop

Are you interested in learning more about Rope Access? Are you a certified Rope Access Technician looking for an environment to practice and evolve your skills? If the answer to either of these questions Is yes, then this workshop is intended for you! Our state-of-the-art training center provides access to the required skill stations. Basic rope ascending and descending will be covered, as well as advanced skills, depending on the participant's ability. This fast-paced workshop is 100% hands-on, and all equipment is provided.

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: One day
Date: 07/17/2023
Time: 08:00 to 16:00
Cost per student: $250.00

Highlines, Guiding Lines, and Victim Movement

Due to the "recent" changes to NFPA 1006 2021 5.3.6, Rope Rescue Technicians are required to be able to "move a suspended rescue load along a horizontal path." If it has been a while since your Technician class, or you would like to build your competency in this area, this class is for you! This 16-hour two-day class will start with a short classroom session to explain the rigging principles involved. The rest of the class time consists of practical, hands-on evolutions. Some of the evolutions to be covered include cross hauls, high-angle offsets, and skateblocks. Winches and all three types of mechanical advantage systems (simple, compound, and complex) will be utilized to complete evolutions. Both types of "reeved" systems will be covered (both English and Norwegian). Overviews and usage of SKED and Arizona Vortex Tripods will be included in the skills performed. All equipment is provided.

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: Two days
Date: 07/18/2023 - 07/19/2023
Time: 08:00 to 16:00
Cost per student: $500.00