Rope Rescue Technician
Aztec/Farmington NM • September 21, 2024
Course Provider
Full Dates: September 21, 2024 – October 21, 2024
Duration: 4 days (30 hours)
Price: $600
This is a 2 weekend course. September 21-22, and October 20-21.
The Rope Rescue Technician (RRT) course covers concepts and techniques to enable small teams to undertake technical rope rescues. A building block approach is used throughout the course so that candidates can progress from key concepts through to the rigging and operation of full systems for raising, lowering and highline rescues.
Contact hours
30 hours
Prerequisites:
- Minimum age: 18
- Rope Rescue Operator (RRO)
Course Description
The Rope Rescue Technician (RRT) course covers concepts and techniques to enable small teams to undertake technical rope rescues. A building block approach is used throughout the course so that candidates can progress from key concepts through to the rigging and operation of full systems for raising, lowering, and highline rescues.
Location and Logistics
San Juan County FOC
100 S. Oliver St.
Aztec, NM 87410
United States
Lecture will take place here, with additional course sites as described.
Lead Instructor
Aaron Kent
Aaron Kent is the owner and lead instructor for Southwest Rescue. Aaron has been working in first response and outdoor education since 2010. He is a Rescue 3 International Instructor Trainer in Ropes, Water, and Ice Rescue, and is an Instructor Trainer for the Wilderness Medical Training Center International. He is an adjunct professor at several colleges and universities nationwide and has worked in international public health and expedition leadership for most of his professional career. He is also the regional director for the Southwest Region of Rescue 3 International.