Rope Rescue Specialist
Union College • May 1, 2026
Course Provider
Full Dates: May 1, 2026 – May 5, 2026
Duration: 5 days (40 hours)
Price: $850
This course does NOT include a Professional Qualification assessment. This assessment is available, for an extra fee. Contact us for details.
Course Description
The Rope Rescue Specialist (RRS) course is for technical rope rescue team members who already have completed a comprehensive basic training and want to continue to specialize. This training continues where the Rope Rescue Technician (RRT) course finishes. The RRS course examines advanced technical solutions. It elaborates on the use of multi-pods, monopod, and A-frames; various configurations of steep, diagonal, and horizontal spans; the use of multiple track lines in highline operations; industrial lead climbing; loads and forces; incident management; and scenario training. This training is consistent with NFPA 1670 and 1006 standards for technician level.
Location and Logistics
3800 S. 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
United States
This course will be hosted in the International Rescue and Relief Department on the south side of campus.
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.