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Rescue 3 Instructor Academy – Durango Area – 05/03/2027

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Rescue 3 Instructor Academy
Durango Area • May 3, 2027

Registration

$1000 due upon registration
Course starts May 3, 2027

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Course Provider

Rescue 3 International

Full Dates: May 3, 2027 – May 7, 2027
Duration: 5 days (40 hours)
Price: $1000

Course Description

This course is the entry point into Rescue 3 Internationals Instructor Mentorship.  Please contact Aaron Kent at kent@southwestrescue.com in order to apply to this course.

Location and Logistics

Durango
Durango, CO 81301
United States

Taught in the Greater Durango area.

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.