ATV AWARENESS AND OPERATIONS
This course developed by the VAVRS is designed for the Special Events Vehicle and All Terrain Vehicle for EMS and Fire use.
Description: This is an 8 hour course “Best Practices” course that includes both classroom and practical exercises. Topics include: safety, Virginia laws, preparing to ride, basic & advanced skills, and hands-on practical evolutions.
Course Hours: 8 hours
Basic Course Prerequisites: EVOC, safety equipment (helmet, gloves, safety glasses, boots) students MUST provide their own vehicle for the practical evolutions.
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BASIC AND LIGHT DUTY RESCUE-RESCUE TECH LEVEL I
This course is the first step for those wishing to learn rope rescue techniques. This course
is designed to teach basic rescue skills and techniques, proper use of ladders, ropes, etc.,
and the correct way to rescue persons from heights above or below ground.
Reference Materials: International Manual of Basic Rescue Methods-rev 1992 by Dawson
Nethercutt
Course Hours: 32 hours (to include day or night problem)
Refresher Hours: 32 hours (to include day or night problem)
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM 16 year of age
· There are currently no course prerequisites
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 18 years of age
· MUST hold current Basic & Light Duty certification
· MUST have successfully completed the Basic & Light Duty pre-test with score of 80
· MUST provide own protective gear
INSTRUCTOR MUST MAINTAIN ALL THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED
TO MAINTAIN VAVRS INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
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BASIC RESCUE TECHNICIAN
This course developed by the VAVRS is designed for the beginning rescue squad member. It was
developed to introduce the squad member to a brief overview of all VAVRS courses. This will
enable the squad member to be familiar with rescue equipment and just what to expect when he/she
goes on rescue calls. The course which includes classroom and practical sessions will help the
member develop skills for all offered VAVRS courses.
Reference Materials: All VAVRS course books including any supplemental materials
Course Hours: 16 hours
Refresher Hours: See Note
NOTE: The intent of this course is exposure to all offered VAVRS courses. It is a one time
course and has no expiration date.
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· There are currently no course prerequisites
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· MUST be 18 years of age
· MUST currently be a VAVRS Instructor in at least one VAVRS course
INSTRUCTOR MUST MAINTAIN THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED TO
MAINTAIN INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
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BASIC RESCUE TECHNICIAN II
Rescue squad members can advance to this level if:
· You are certified in Vehicle Extrication
· You are certified in Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness
· You are certified in any other two (2) courses
· A letter from your squad Captain on squad stationary stating dates, times, and instructors
who previously certified the members in the above classes.
Your certification will be forwarded upon the receipt of the above information.
Reference Materials: All VAVRS course books and supplements for above required courses
Course Hours: Hours required for the above courses
Refresher Hours: Hours required for refresher in the above courses
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· Any prerequisites needed for the above courses
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· There are no instructor cards issued for this course due to it being based on offered
basic VAVRS courses
Basic Rescue Technician Level II status is only valid as long as the required basic courses
are valid. If your card expires in one of the above required courses, you are no longer
certified as Basic Rescue Technician Level II.
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CAVE RESCUE
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of caves, search and rescue techniques,
transfer and removal, protection, etc., that rescue personnel would encounter in a cave
rescue.
Reference Materials: Universal Study Guide for Cave Rescue Training, 2nd edition, National
Speleological Society
Course Hours: 32 hours
Refresher Hours: Entire class
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· Minimum 16 years of age
· The course is physically demanding, persons taking this class should be in good
physical condition
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 18 years of age
· MUST hold current Cave Rescue certification or N.C.R.C. certification
· MUST have successfully completed the Cave Rescue pre-test with a score of 80
· MUST provide own protective gear
INSTRUCTOR MUST MAINTAIN THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED
TO MAINTAIN INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE
The VAVRS facilitates this program in cooperation with the Department of Fire Programs.
This course offers classroom and practical aspects of Confined Space Rescue. The course will
offer information on:
· Personal safety
· Personnel safety
· Strategy on gaining access to victim(s)
· Step by step, orderly fashion procedures to handle confined space problems
The practical portion of this course is EXTREMELY physically demanding.
Reference Materials: Department of Fire Programs Confined Space Handout Information & Virginia
Confined Space Standards
Course Hours: 16 hours
Refresher Hours: 4 hours
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· All students will be required to show proof of certification in Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus. Again, we stress this course is physically demanding. The use of Self Contained
Breathing Apparatus and other basic rescue techniques are used throughout the course,
specifically during practical application.
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· At this time the instructors for this course are from Fire Services
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EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR COURSE (EVOC)
The Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) is patterned after the State Office of
Transportation Safety EVOC guide. The course emphasizes safe driving skills. Additionally,
the course gives you (the emergency driver) all the vehicle codes of Virginia which will
affect you. This course is designed to help reduce the number of crashes involving emergency
vehicles. The course includes classroom and driving range skills.
Upon completion of the EVOC course, five points can be added to the driver s record in the
state of Virginia. This point system for your license is allowed only once every two (2)
years.
Reference Materials: EMS Driving The Safe Way, by Gloria Jean Peto & William J. Medve
Note: A textbook is required by each student taking this course
Course Hours: 16 hours
Refresher Hours: 8 hours (can include both classroom & practical)
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· MUST be 18 years of age
· MUST possess a current operators license
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· MUST be 21 years of age
· MUST hold current EVOC certification
· MUST be certified in basic EVOC for at least one year
· MUST have successfully completed the EVOC pre-test with a score of 80
· Active squad member for three (3) years
· MUST be a member of the VAVRS
· MUST maintain a current operator's license
· MUST submit a copy of your driving record not more than 30 days old from date of
application
**Any EVOC instructor who has their operators license revoked, suspended, or limited for
ANY period of time, the instructor MUST IMMEDIATELY notify the VAVRS Training Officer.
The instructor will IMMEDIATELY stop teaching and participating in all EVOC classes, and
contests within the VAVRS, until the next Executive Committee meeting.
INSTRUCTORS MUST MAINTAIN THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED TO
MAINTAIN INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
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FARM MACHINERY EXTRICATION
This course was developed in cooperation with the VAVRS and the Virginia Tech Agricultural
Engineering Department. The course stresses safe and proper techniques of handling
agricultural accidents.
The course includes information and training on:
· Machinery upsets
· Victims caught within large machinery
· Grain bin entrapments
· Exposure to toxic gases
· Agricultural chemicals and pesticides
The course does include classroom and practical work.
Reference Materials: Farm Accident Rescue by Northeast Regional, Agricultural Engineering
Service, Revised April 1986 & Agricultural Hazards and Rescue Procedures by Agricultural
Safety and Health Center Coop Extension Service, Kansas State University, Manhattan-Nov.
1981
NOTE: A textbook is required by each student taking this course
Course Hours: 16 hours
Refresher Hours: 8 hours
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 18 years of age
· MUST provide own protective gear
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 21 years of age
· MUST hold current Farm Machinery Extrication certification
· MUST have successfully completed the Farm Machinery Extrication
pre-test with a score of 80
· MUST be certified in basic Farm Machinery Extrication for a minimum of two (2)
years
· MUST provide own protective gear
INSTRUCTORS MUST MAINTAIN THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED
TO MAINTAIN INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS
This course is designed to introduce rescue personnel who may be subject to discovering,
reacting to and conducting initial operations at the scene of a hazardous chemical release.
Students will be trained to recognize a potentially hazardous situation and to take
appropriate steps to provide for self-protection and to initiate effective response
action.
The course includes classroom training only. Classroom research activities help make this a
truly applicable course for possible everyday situations you the First Responder or EMT may
be involved in.
Reference Materials: Hazardous Materials Manual by Commonwealth of Virginia
Course Hours: 8 hours
Refresher Hours: Entire class
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· Minimum 16 years of age
· There are currently no other course prerequisites
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 18 years of age
· MUST hold current Hazardous Materials FRA certification
· MUST have successfully completed the Hazardous Materials FRA pre-test with a score
of 80
INSTRUCTORS MUST MAINTAIN THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED
TO MAINTAIN INSTRUCTOR STATUS
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HTR SCHOOL BUS RESCUE
The School Bus Rescue program was developed by the VAVRS, to give students a well rounded
education in the subjects of bus construction, types of buses and stabilization techniques.
It will teach students: skills and techniques of bus extrication. Emphasis is placed
on:
· Orderly and efficient approach to the accident situation
· Safety procedures
· Protective equipment
· Use of tools utilized in bus environments
· Utilization of resources in the community when School Bus Rescue events occur
· Basic and Advanced Techniques for utilization in Bus Crashes
This course contains both classroom and practical portions.
Reference Materials:
Course Hours: 16 hours (4 classroom, 12 practical)
Refresher Hours:
Regular Course Prerequisites:
· Minimum 18 years of age
· MUST provide own protective gear which is to include:
· helmet (with or without shield)
· leather type work gloves
· hard sole shoes, or steeled toe boots
· turnout coat (or long sleeves)
· goggles or safety glasses
· Full Turn Out Gear is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND ENCOURAGED
· Must have certification in HTR Vehicle Rescue
· Must be able to climb a ladder carrying 75 pounds
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 21 years of age
· MUST hold current certification in School Bus Rescue Instructor for one (1)
year
· MUST be certified in HTR Vehicle Rescue Instructor for two (2) years
· MUST have successfully completed the School Bus Rescue pre-test with a score
of 80
· MUST provide own protective gear (see above)
INSTRUCTOR MUST MAINTAIN THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED
TO MAINTAIN INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
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INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL
This program developed by ON GUARD, covers all OSHA rules and regulations which health care
providers need to comply with. The class covers all aspects of infectious disease from
bloodborne to airborne.
Reference Materials: Silent Wars, by On Guard
NOTE: A textbook is required by each student taking this course.
Course Hours: 8 hours
Refresher Hours: Entire class
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· Minimum 16 years of age
· There are currently no other course prerequisites
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 18 years of age
· MUST hold current Infectious Disease Control certification
· MUST have successfully completed the Infectious Disease Control pre-test with a score of 80
INSTRUCTOR MUST MAINTAIN THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN
INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
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PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER
The VAVRS facilitates this program in cooperation with the Professional Association of Diving
Instructors.
This course is designed to enhance the experience, skills, and knowledge of
the diver for practical application in the diving environment.
The course is the first step beyond entry level training. It consists of five open-water
training dives in which students are oriented to the following activities:
· Natural Navigation
· Compass Navigation
· Night Diving
· Deep Diving
· Search & Recovery
Reference Materials: PADI Advanced Open Water Manual
Course Hours: 24 hours
Refresher Hours: Not applicable
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 15 years of age
· MUST be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent, or be certified as a Basic
SCUBA Diver with at least 20 logged dives
· Current medical examination
· MUST provide own equipment which is to include:
- compass
- snorkel
- fins
- weight belt
- slate
- BCD with low pressure inflator
- depth gauge
- 2 tanks
- regulator with pressure guage
- exposure suit
- dive tables & log book
- mask
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· At this time there is not an instructor course offered by the VAVRS
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PADI SEARCH AND RESCUE DIVER
The VAVRS facilitates this program in cooperation with the Professional Association of Diving
Instructors.
This course is designed to give an experienced diver the skills to plan, organize, and carry
out a recovery dive. These include:
· Hazards
· Search patterns
· Rigging and light salvage
· Line handling
· Underwater communications
· Laws and liabilities
· Search and recovery equipment
Reference Materials: Search and Recovery by Ralph Erickson
Course Hours: 18 hours
Refresher Hours: Not applicable
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 15 years of age
· MUST hold current Advanced Open Water certification or equivalent with at least 20 logged
dives
· Current medical examination
· Must provide own equipment which is to include:
- compass
- snorkel
- fins
- weight belt
- slate
- BCD with low pressure inflator
- depth gauge
- 2 tanks
- regulator with pressure guage
- exposure suit
- dive tables & log book
- mask
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· At this time there is not an instructor course offered by the VAVRS
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SEARCH AND RESCUE
This course stresses the importance of pre-planning for search and rescue, search management,
tactics, incident command and victim evacuation. Additional information will be sent to each
registrant upon enrollment acceptance. Students will participate in a field search session.
This program is the same program that is taught by Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
The certificate issued will be a joint certification with VAVRS and VDEM
Reference Materials: Search & Rescue First Responder:
A Joint Training Curriculum Sponsored by Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, Inc.
and The Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
Course Hours: 16 hours
Refresher Hours 8 hours
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· Minimum 16 years of age
· Students must supply own protective gear which is to include:
- walking boots or hiking type boots
- canteen
- compass
- foul weather gear (rain type gear)
- appropriate clothing
- small knap sack for weather (extra socks)
- whistle
- gloves (leather type or personal preference to ensure hand protection
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 18 years of age
· MUST hold current Search & Rescue certification
· MUST have taken and passed the VDEM Field Team Member class
· MUST have successfully completed the Search & Rescue pre-test with a score of 80
· MUST provide own protective gear (see above)
INSTRUCTOR MUST MAINTAIN THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED TO
MAINTAIN INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
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INTRODUCTION TO SWIFT WATER
This course is designed to introduce personnel to the dangers and hazards associated with swift
water rescues. Lectures and practical sessions demonstrate hazards involved and introduce the
student to the gear and logistics associated with water rescue work. This course is a
prerequisite to Swift Water Rescue.
Reference Materials: River Rescue, by Les Bechdel & SlimRay 1985, River Rescue, by Ohio State,
1980, Ice Rescue, by International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists, 1982
Course Hours: 9 hours
Refresher Hours: Not applicable
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· Minimum 16 years of age
· There are currently no other course prerequisites
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
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SWIFT WATER RESCUE
This course is designed to give personnel of agencies, which may be involved in water rescues
an understanding of the logistics, strategies, and tactics that may be employed in a rescue
situation. Emphasis is placed on safety for the rescuers and hazards encountered by swift
water rescuers.
Practical exercises are used to demonstrate various techniques. Successful completion of a
swim test is required before the practical evolutions.
Reference Materials: River Rescue, by Les Bechdel and SlimRay, 1985, River Rescue, by Ohio
State, 1980, Ice Rescue, by International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists, 1982
Course Hours: 32 hours
Refresher Hours: 16 hours
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· Good physical condition
· Average or better swimmer capable of performing a reasonably good surface dive, swim at
least 250 yards fully clothed with a personal floatation device (PFD), and tread water at
least 5 minutes without a PFD. STUDENTS WILL BE TESTED
· MINIMUM of 16 years of age
· MUST have completed Introduction to Swift Water Rescue within one year of enrollment
· MUST provide own equipment which is to include:
- pair of shoes that can be worn in the pond or river or wet suit booties
- wet suit
- pair of scuba fins
- water rescue helmet PFD Type III only
- pair of leather gloves
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 18 years of age
· MUST be certified in Basic Vertical Rescue-Rescue Tech Level II or equivalent
· MUST hold current Swift Water Rescue certification
· MUST have successfully completed the Swift Water Rescue pre-test with a score of 80
· MUST provide own equipment (see above)
INSTRUCTOR MUST MAINTAIN THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED TO
MAINTAIN INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
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VEHICLE RESCUE AWARENESS
This course developed by the VAVRS, Office of EMS and Dept. of Fire Programs stresses the skills
and latest techniques of vehicle extrication. Emphasis is placed on:
· Orderly and efficient approach to the accident situation
· Safety procedures
· Protective equipment
· Use of tools (hand tools, power tools, hydraulic tools, air bags, etc)
This course contains classroom portions and is appropriate for those wishing basic knowledge of
the Vehicle Crash Scene and Safety Systems which could present opportunities to rescuers for
injury if precautions are not taken.
*Please note: this program is not normally taught separately from the HTR Vehicle Rescue program
as it is an integrated part of that program. However, if a request is made this can be a stand
alone four (4) hour classroom presentation.*
Reference Materials:
Course Hours: 4 hours
Refresher Hours:
Basic Course Prerequisites:
-Minimum 16 years of age
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
*THIS IS NOT A STAND ALONE INSTRUCTOR COURE YOU MUST BE CERTFIED AS AN HTR VEHICLE RESCUE
INSTRUCTOR TO TEACH THIS PROGRAM.
· MINIMUM of 18 years of age
· MUST hold current certification in HTR Vehicle Rescue
· MUST be certified in basic HTR Vehicle Rescue for a minimum of two (2) years
· MUST have successfully completed the HTR Vehicle Rescue pre-test with a score of 80
· MUST provide own protective gear (see above)
INSTRUCTOR MUST MAINTAIN THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED TO
MAINTAIN INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
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VEHICLE RESCUE AWARENESS AND OPERATIONS
This course developed by the VAVRS, Office of EMS and Dept. of Fire Programs stresses the
skills and latest techniques of vehicle extrication. Emphasis is placed on:
· Orderly and efficient approach to the accident situation
· Safety procedures
· Protective equipment
· Use of tools (hand tools, power tools, hydraulic tools, air bags, etc)
This course contains both classroom and practical portions.
Reference Materials:
Course Hours: 16 hours ( 4 classroom, 12 practical)
Refresher Hours:
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· Minimum 18 years of age
· MUST provide own protective gear which is to include:
-helmet (with or without shield)
-leather type work gloves
-hard sole shoes, steeled toe boots
-turnout coat (or long sleeves)
-goggles or safety glasses
**NOTE: FULL TURN OUT GEAR IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND PREFERRED*
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 18 years of age
· MUST hold current certification in HTR Vehicle Rescue
· MUST be certified in basic HTR Vehicle Rescue for a minimum of two (2) years
· MUST have successfully completed the HTR Vehicle Rescue pre-test with a score of 80
· MUST provide own protective gear (see above)
INSTRUCTOR MUST MAINTAIN THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN
INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
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VERTICAL RESCUE-RESCUE TECH LEVEL II
This class is the second step after Basic & Light Duty Rescue for those wishing to learn
additional rope rescue techniques. This course offers both classroom and practical aspects of
vertical rescue techniques. It offers application of rescue techniques from various levels both
above and below ground.
Emphasis is placed on:
· Rappelling
· Ascending
· Rappel Rescue
· Lowering Systems
· Hauling Systems
· Stretcher rigging
· All safety procedures
The course is very intense in its classroom and practical training. The practical portion is
also very physically demanding.
Reference Materials: On Rope, by Allen Padgett and Bruce Smith, 1987 National Speleological
Society, 1st and Revised Edition; High Angle Rescue by Tom Vines and Steve Hudson, 1st and
2nd Edition; International Manual of Basic Rescue Methods by Dawson Nethercutt.
Course Hours: 32 hours
Refresher Hours: Entire class
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 16 years of age
· MUST be certified in Basic & Light Duty Rescue basic within last 2 years
· Candidate must do pretest and successfully tie pre-selected knots
· MUST provide own protective gear which is to include:
- helmet (bike riding syle)
- gloves (type without fingers but provide protection for rest of hand)
- appropriate clothing (no loose clothing or jewelry)
Instructor Course Requirements:
· MINIMUM of 18 years of age
· MUST hold current certification in Vertical Rescue basic
· MUST be certified as a Basic & Light Duty Rescue Instructor
· MUST have successfully completed the Vertical Rescue pre-test with a score of 80
· MUST provide own protective gear (see above)
INSTRUCTOR MUST MAINTAIN THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED TO
MAINTAIN INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
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ADVANCED VERTICAL RESCUE-RESCUE TECH LEVEL III
This is the third step after Vertical Rescue for those wishing to learn Advanced Vertical
Rescue techniques. This course will include hauling and lowering systems, for high angle
rescues.
This course is very intense in its classroom and practical training. The
practical portion is also very physically demanding.
Reference Materials: On Rope, by Allen Padgett and Bruce Smith, 1987, National Speleological
Society, 1st and Revised Edition; High Angle Rescue, by Tom Vines and Steve Hudson, 1st and
2nd Edition; The International Manual of Basic Rescue Methods, Revised 1992, by Dawson
Nethercutt
Course Hours: 24 hours
Refresher Hours: Entire class
Basic Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 16 years of age
· MUST provide own protective gear (see Vertical Rescue)
· MUST be certified in Basic & Light Duty Rescue or Basic & Light Duty Rescue-Rescue
Tech Level I
· MUST be certified in Vertical Rescue or Vertical Rescue-Rescue Tech II that is
2 years old or less
· Candidate must do pretest and successfully tie pre-selected knots and ability to
configure anchor systems.
Instructor Course Prerequisites:
· MINIMUM of 18 years of age
· MUST provide own protective gear (see above)
· MUST be certified as a Basic & Light Duty Instructor
· MUST be certified as a Vertical Rescue Instructor
· MUST be certified in Advanced Vertical Rescue-Rescue Tech Level III basic
· MUST have successfully completed the Advanced Vertical Rescue pre-test with a score of
80
INSTRUCTOR MUST MAINTAIN THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED TO
MAINTAIN INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
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