Technical Rescue Training

Courses offered within the Technical Rescue program are typically those courses that fall within the scope of the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. Specific disciplines included in this program are Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, Structural Collapse, Vehicle and Machinery Rescue, and Surface Water Rescue. Disciplines included in the standard, but not offered by the Institute at this time, are Swiftwater Rescue, Dive Rescue and Surf Rescue. Ice Rescue training is available on a limited basis. Although not included in the standard, Grain Engulfment/Entrapment Rescue training is also available within this program. Other topics related to technical rescue fall within this program area.

Upcoming Courses

Courses & Events

Confined Space Rescue Level 1 and 2 Refresher

Confined Space Rescue Level 1 and 2 Refresher is a two-day course designed to help confined space rescue trained employees review and practice previously learned knowledge and skills through lecture and scenario evolutions.

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Confined Space Rescue Level 1 and 2 Training

Confined Space Rescue Level 1 and 2 is a three-day course (one additional day for testing) designed to help employers meet OSHA standard 1910.146 Subpart (k) Rescue & Emergency Services, and NFPA Standard 1006 on confined space rescue.

This course contains no sessions
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Fundamentals of Rope Rescue

Fundamentals of Rope Rescue is a five-day non-certification program which teaches the basics of technical rope rescue including introduction to technical rescue rope skills, types and uses of ropes and knots, equipment, ascending and descending techniques, and anchor systems. Class will include classroom and hands-on application of skills on a planned building or tower.

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Grain Engulfment Rescue

This one-day course provides the knowledge and skills required to perform a Grain Engulfment Rescue.

Saturday, March 14, 2020, Madison Rural Fire Dept (Madison, KS)
Saturday, March 28, 2020, Stafford Co Fire Dist 1 (St John, KS)
Saturday, April 4, 2020, Riley Co Fire Dist 1 Stat 6 (Leonardville, KS)
Saturday, April 18, 2020, Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center (Hays, KS)
Friday, May 15, 2020, Colby Fire Dept (Colby, KS)
Saturday, May 16, 2020, Colby Fire Dept (Colby, KS)
Saturday, June 13, 2020, Herington Fire Dept (Herington, KS)

Grain Engulfment Rescue Trailer Demonstration and Display

This is a demonstration and display of the Grain Engulfment rescue trailer.

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Introduction to Technical Rescue (Online Part 1 - NFPA 2013)

Introduction to Technical Rescue (ITR) Part 1 online is designed to meet the knowledge based elements of NFPA 1006, Chapter 5.

Monday, July 1, 2019, Self-paced Online Training (Online, WEB)

Introduction to Technical Rescue (Seminar - Part 2 Face to Face - NFPA 2013)

Introduction to Technical Rescue (ITR) Part 2 is designed to meet the requirements of NFPA 1006, Chapter 5.

February 28, 2020 to March 1, 2020, Parsons Fire Dept (Parsons, KS)
April 1-3, 2020, Ford Co Fire and EMS (Dodge City, KS)
April 29, 2020 to May 1, 2020, Leavenworth Fire Dept (Leavenworth, KS)
July 22-24, 2020, Great Bend Fire Dept (Great Bend, KS)

Kansas Flood and Water Rescue

Kansas Flood and Water Rescue is for rescuers who may be involved in a flood or surface water rescue.

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Rope Rescue 1 Training

Rope Rescue 1 is a three-day course (one additional day for testing) designed to meet the NFPA Standard 1006 on Rope Rescue Technician Level 1.

May 26-29, 2020, Leavenworth Fire Dept (Leavenworth, KS)
August 4-7, 2020, Ford Co Fire and EMS (Dodge City, KS)

Rope Rescue 2 Training

Rope Rescue 2 is a five-day certification course that builds onto the skills learned in Rope Rescue 1. It is designed to meet the NFPA Standard 1006 on Rope Rescue Technician Level 2.

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Structural Collapse Technician Levels 1 and 2 Training

Structural Collapse Technician Level 1 and 2 is an intense 80-hour certification course designed to prepare emergency response personnel to initiate rescue operations in structural collapse emergencies.

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Trench Rescue Operations

Trench Rescue Operations is a three-day non-certification course designed for technical rescue teams who respond to trench and/or excavation accidents.

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Vehicle Rescue

Vehicle Rescue is a twelve hour course designed for fire fighters and other emergency responders to teach them the proper procedures for extricating accident victims from vehicles.

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