Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

This course provides the knowledge and skills to prepare an emergency responder to conduct operations-level tower rescue operations in a safe and effective manner in accordance with AHJ policies and procedures. Topics include PPE and rope rescue equipment; incident size up, planning, and support; constructing anchor systems; placing edge protection; constructing and using fall protection systems; constructing and operating lowering systems, simple, compound, and complex rope mechanical advantage systems, and ladder rescue systems; rescue operations in low-angle and high-angle environments; and incident termination. This course incorporates awareness and operations training based on NFPA 1006 (2021).

Lead Instructor: Joe Mathias
Location: North Net Training Center
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Date: June 16-20, 2025
Fee: $900.00 (Includes Mandatory State Fire Training Certificate Fee, Course Tuition, and Student Materials)

Prerequisites: IS-100, IS -200, IS-700, IS-800
Class Size: 24 Max

Upon class completion students will receive a California State Fire Marshal Certificate.