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Rope Rescue Technician – YDSP FD – 04/19/2025

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Rope Rescue Technician
YDSP FD • April 19, 2025

Registration

$0 due upon registration
Course starts Apr 19, 2025

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Course Provider

Rescue 3 International

Full Dates: April 19, 2025 – April 23, 2025
Duration: 4 days (30 hours)
Price: $0

Private Course. Please contact us for availability.

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

YDSP Fire Department
11200 Santos Sanchez St
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, TX 79927
United States

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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.

When not teaching courses, Aaron has an obsession with whitewater paddle boarding and any other sport that gets him into the beautiful backcountry of the San Juan Mountains. He serves on the La Plata County Search and Rescue Team and is a Firefighter/EMT with the Durango Fire Protection District. He has a Master’s Degree in Outdoor Education and is passionate about cross-cultural experiences.