Course Description
This online instructor-led awareness course gives you a clear, no-BS introduction to modern technical rope rescue. It's built for firefighters, EMS, SAR, law enforcement, and industrial teams who may find themselves working around rope operations, even if they're not the ones building systems.
Online Instructor-Led Format
This course is delivered live via video conference with a qualified instructor. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, participate in discussions, and interact with other students in real-time—all from wherever you are. Scheduled sessions are listed on our course calendar.
The focus is simple:
- Keep yourself and your crew out of trouble
- Recognize when a rope problem is developing
- Know what "good" looks like when the rope team shows up
- Understand when it's time to back off and call for more capability
You'll learn scene size-up, risk management, basic rope physics (in plain language), common equipment, and how standard rope systems are organized (main, belay, litter, attendant, etc.)—without pretending you can learn hauling and lowering from behind a screen. This course is awareness only, not a skills sign-off.
By the End of This Course, You'll Be Able To:
Industry & Standards Alignment
The content tracks with current industry best practices for technical rope rescue and is aligned with the awareness-level expectations found in NFPA 1006, NFPA 2500 (Standard for Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents and Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services), NFPA 1670, and NFPA 1983—but all translated into practical, street-ready terms instead of code-book language.
Format & Length
Duration
3-4 Hours
Format
Online Instructor-Led
Sessions
Scheduled Dates
- Live instruction via video conference with a qualified instructor
- Interactive Q&A and discussion throughout the session
- Real-time scenarios and case studies with instructor feedback
- Knowledge checks and final awareness exam
- Typical session length: 3–4 hours (may include short breaks)
What You'll Need
- Computer, tablet, or smartphone with camera and microphone
- Stable internet connection
- Quiet space where you can participate without distractions
- Notebook and pen for taking notes
A link to join the video conference will be sent to your email before the scheduled session.
Certificate
Students receive a Technical Rope Rescue Awareness – Online Instructor-Led completion certificate documenting hours and topics covered. Final competency, operational authorization, and any formal certification stay with your department or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). This course is designed to make those next steps cleaner and safer—not to replace them.