Workplace Safety Classes

Rope Rescue Technician Annual Competency Refresher

FULFILL YOUR NFPA 1006 ANNUAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
Our one-day Rope Rescue Technician refresher course satisfies NFPA 1006 (2021) Section 1.2.7, which requires that “Technical rescue personnel shall remain current with technical rescue practices and applicable standards and shall demonstrate competency on an annual basis.” This hands-on program provides the comprehensive skills validation needed to fulfill this mandatory annual requirement.

Official Documentation Provided: Upon successful completion, participants receive formal documentation certifying their annual competency demonstration in accordance with NFPA 1006 (2021) Section 1.2.7 requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL VALIDATE:
This focused competency assessment covers critical rope rescue skills:

• Advanced Knots, Anchors, and Rigging Techniques: Demonstrate proficiency in technical rope systems construction
• Mechanical Advantage Systems and High-Directionals: Set up and operate various hauling systems and artificial high directionals
• Ascending/Descending Skills and Knot Passing: Efficiently navigate rope systems and overcome mid-rope obstacles
• Highline Operations and Complex Edge Management: Safely manage horizontal movement and challenging edge transitions
• Patient Packaging and Evacuation Techniques: Properly secure and transport patients in various rescue scenarios
• Team-Based Scenario Response Capabilities: Function effectively as part of a coordinated rope rescue team

TRAINING AT OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY:
Experience practical skill validation in our purpose-built training center featuring:

• Dedicated Rope Access Training Center: Specifically designed for realistic rope rescue scenarios
• Multi-Story Rope Rescue Training Structure: Various elevations for comprehensive skills validation
• Multiple-Level Stacked Shipping Containers and Truss Systems: Authentic industrial configurations
• Realistic Industrial and Urban Environment Simulations: Representative of actual field conditions
• Diverse Vertical and Horizontal Access Challenges: Practice with multiple rescue configurations
• High-Angle Rescue Scenarios: Controlled environments for safe yet challenging validation

COURSE STRUCTURE
This intensive one-day program combines thorough skills verification with scenario-based assessment:

• Morning Session (0800-1200): Focused skills stations for individual competency validation in knots, anchors, mechanical advantage systems, ascending/descending techniques, and equipment operation
• Afternoon Session (1300-1700): Comprehensive scenario-based evaluations where teams respond to realistic technical rescue scenarios, demonstrating coordinated rescue capabilities

This structured approach provides comprehensive documentation of your annual competency demonstration. Successful completion fulfills the NFPA 1006 Section 1.2.7 requirement that technical rescue personnel “demonstrate competency on an annual basis.”

WHY CHOOSE OUR COMPETENCY REFRESHER

• NFPA Standard Compliance: This refresher is specifically designed to meet NFPA 1006 (2021) Section 1.2.7 requirements for annual competency demonstration, and NFPA 2500 standards for technical rescue team performance evaluation.
• Petzl Technical Partner: As an official Petzl Technical Partner, our training methodologies and equipment meet the highest industry standards, ensuring quality instruction and relevant skill validation.
• Expert Evaluation: Our instructors bring extensive field experience in actual rope rescue operations, providing realistic assessment and valuable feedback on your performance.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Receive detailed documentation of your demonstrated competencies for your department records and compliance requirements.
• Purpose-Built Facility: Train in New England’s premier rope rescue training center with multiple simulation environments designed for realistic skill validation.

PREREQUISITES:

• NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician certification or equivalent
• Proof of current physical fitness for technical rescue operations

WHAT TO BRING:

• Personal harness and helmet (if you have them; equipment will be provided if needed)
• Gloves suitable for rope operations
• Eye protection
• Steel-toe boots or closed-toe shoes
• Comfortable clothing suitable for technical rescue activities
• Copy of your Rope Rescue Technician certification

Note: All specialized technical rescue equipment will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring personal gear they are familiar with (subject to instructor inspection).

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center

Duration: Two Days