Tower Rescue Technician

This course provides the knowledge and skills to prepare an emergency responder to conduct tower rescue operations in a safe and effective manner in accordance with AHJ policies and procedures. Topics include tower construction; standards and regulations; incident size up and planning; victim management; rescue operation from ladders, elevated platforms, groundbased control systems, tower-based control systems, and multiple control systems; and incident termination. This course incorporates awareness, operations, and technician training based on NFPA 1006 (2021).

Prerequisites:

• Rope Rescue Technician (SFT 2013 or 2017, or FEMA)
• IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 (FEMA)