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Rope Rescue Technician – Kirtland NM – 03/21/2026

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Rope Rescue Technician
Kirtland NM • March 21, 2026

Registration

$700 due upon registration
Course starts Mar 21, 2026

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Course Provider

Rescue 3 International

Full Dates: March 21, 2026 – March 29, 2026
Duration: 4 days (30 hours)
Price: $700

A 2 weekend course, hosted by San Juan Fire. Course dates are Sat/Sun., March 21/22/28/29. Rope Rescue Operator a prerequisite. If you have alternative certifications, contact us to see if that would fill in as a prerequisite.

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 Valley County St. 1
US-64
Kirtland, NM 87417
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.