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Here at Peak Rescue Institute we offer a range of courses designed to help you become a competent rope rescue practitioner. All of our programs are accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA).
We offer a variety of distinct programs including Instructor Training, Technician, Specialist and Team Skills. We can also provide customized contract courses to meet your team's needs.
Upcoming Courses:
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SEMINAR TEAM SKILLS / ADVANCED ROPE RIGGING
May 15-17, 2023 May 18-19, 2023
Olympia, WA Olympia, WA
Visa, MasterCard, check and government purchase orders accepted.
If you are interested in Scholarships check out our Scholarships page.
We offer a variety of distinct programs including Instructor Training, Technician, Specialist and Team Skills. We can also provide customized contract courses to meet your team's needs.
Upcoming Courses:
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SEMINAR TEAM SKILLS / ADVANCED ROPE RIGGING
May 15-17, 2023 May 18-19, 2023
Olympia, WA Olympia, WA
Visa, MasterCard, check and government purchase orders accepted.
If you are interested in Scholarships check out our Scholarships page.
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SEMINAR: May 15-17, 2023 Olympia, WA
Course Description
This three-day seminar is aimed at taking current rescue instructors through structured instructor development training. Participants will receive instruction in teaching methodology and then perform teaching scenarios including lecture and demonstrated field sessions.
Course Prerequisites
Rope Rescue Technician, Instructor 1 certification, one year experience as an instructor (any field of instruction). Students will come to class with an outline for a 5-10 minute presentation. The topic and format will be sent to participants prior to the start of the class. Participants will receive constructive feedback on their presentations.
Tuition
$400 (meals & lodging not included)
Payment is not required at time of registration/application.
Please note that scholarships are not being offered for this course program.
Apply NOW. We will ask you to pay if you are selected for the course.
This three-day seminar is aimed at taking current rescue instructors through structured instructor development training. Participants will receive instruction in teaching methodology and then perform teaching scenarios including lecture and demonstrated field sessions.
Course Prerequisites
Rope Rescue Technician, Instructor 1 certification, one year experience as an instructor (any field of instruction). Students will come to class with an outline for a 5-10 minute presentation. The topic and format will be sent to participants prior to the start of the class. Participants will receive constructive feedback on their presentations.
Tuition
$400 (meals & lodging not included)
Payment is not required at time of registration/application.
Please note that scholarships are not being offered for this course program.
Apply NOW. We will ask you to pay if you are selected for the course.
TEAM SKILLS / ADVANCED ROPE RESCUE RIGGING: MAY 18-19, 2023 OLYMPIA, WA
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Course Description
This intensive two-day course is designed for Rope Rescue Technicians that are proficient with their personal skills. The focus will be on advanced rigging systems and overseeing and directing rigging operations. Time will be spent on specific team rescue techniques and on concepts in rescue. There are often a number of ways to accomplish the same task and students will be encouraged to apply what they know to rescue solutions. Completion of the Team Skills course will increase the graduate's effectiveness on their rescue team and give them needed skills to begin to take a leadership role.
Course Prerequisites
Rope Technician certification and one year experience as a Rescue Technician. Students must successfully perform an on-rope personal skills competency evaluation to include anchor building, rappelling, ascending and a pick-off rescue.
Curriculum
The advanced rigging techniques and equipment addressed will include:
Tuition
$300 (meals & lodging not included)
Payment is not required at time of registration/application.
Please note that scholarships are not being offered for this course program.
We will ask you to pay if you are selected for the course.
This intensive two-day course is designed for Rope Rescue Technicians that are proficient with their personal skills. The focus will be on advanced rigging systems and overseeing and directing rigging operations. Time will be spent on specific team rescue techniques and on concepts in rescue. There are often a number of ways to accomplish the same task and students will be encouraged to apply what they know to rescue solutions. Completion of the Team Skills course will increase the graduate's effectiveness on their rescue team and give them needed skills to begin to take a leadership role.
Course Prerequisites
Rope Technician certification and one year experience as a Rescue Technician. Students must successfully perform an on-rope personal skills competency evaluation to include anchor building, rappelling, ascending and a pick-off rescue.
Curriculum
The advanced rigging techniques and equipment addressed will include:
- Guiding Line
- Two-Rope Offset
- Skate Block
- High Line
- Knot passing
Tuition
$300 (meals & lodging not included)
Payment is not required at time of registration/application.
Please note that scholarships are not being offered for this course program.
We will ask you to pay if you are selected for the course.
Technician Level
Course Description
The Technician Level Course is an entry level program and no prior experience is required. However, even skilled rescuers will be challenged. The curriculum meets NFPA 1006 guidelines for Rope Technicians. Beginning in the Fall of 2015, we began introducing our Technician level students to the use of two-tensioned rope rescue systems for rescue loads. The course culminates with a mock rescue scenario where each student will function as a rescue team member in a real time exercise. Successful completion of a skills test will be required to obtain a NFPA 1006 certificate. Successful completion of the Technician Level course will allow graduates, assuming continuing practice, to function effectively as a rope rescue team member.
Curriculum
The Technician Level Course is an entry level program and no prior experience is required. However, even skilled rescuers will be challenged. The curriculum meets NFPA 1006 guidelines for Rope Technicians. Beginning in the Fall of 2015, we began introducing our Technician level students to the use of two-tensioned rope rescue systems for rescue loads. The course culminates with a mock rescue scenario where each student will function as a rescue team member in a real time exercise. Successful completion of a skills test will be required to obtain a NFPA 1006 certificate. Successful completion of the Technician Level course will allow graduates, assuming continuing practice, to function effectively as a rope rescue team member.
Curriculum
- Rescue Equipment
- Hazard Mitigation
- Rappelling
- Ascending Fixed Lines
- Rescue Pickoffs (individual and team)
- Terrain Assessment
- Litter Handling
- Patient Movement
- Lowering Systems
- Belay Techniques
- Mechanical Advantage Systems
- Tensioned Guiding Lines
- Individual and team based skills
- Functioning as a Team Member
Specialist Level
Course Description
This course is designed for Technician Level graduates who have a solid background in technical rope rescue and have a desire to build on their skills.
Course Prerequisites
Completion of a 40-hour minimum Technician level rope rescue course. You must submit documentation of course completion.
On the first day of the Specialist Course, students must successfully pass an evaluation of Technician Level skills. Please refer to the Specialist Course policy below.
Less time will be spent on specific techniques and more time on concepts in rescue. There are often a number of ways to accomplish the same task and students will be encouraged to apply what they know to rescue solutions.
The advanced rigging techniques and equipment addressed will include:
Completion of the Specialist Level Course will increase the graduate's effectiveness on their rescue team and give them needed skills to begin to take a leadership role.
Specialist Course Policy
Participation in our Specialist course requires successful completion of a pre-course evaluation of skills. This is for the benefit of the registrants and their fellow students. In the event that one is unable to complete the skills test satisfactorily they may be given an opportunity to participate in the Technician Level program if space is available.
Skills to be tested include:
Complete information regarding the evaluation will be sent and we encourage potential Specialist students to call with any questions.
By registering in the Specialist course, the prospective student and/or their agency consents to participation in the Technician course in the event that the student does not pass the pre-course evaluation. No refunds will be given for students who wish to leave the course instead of being enrolled in the concurrent Technician course.
This course is designed for Technician Level graduates who have a solid background in technical rope rescue and have a desire to build on their skills.
Course Prerequisites
Completion of a 40-hour minimum Technician level rope rescue course. You must submit documentation of course completion.
On the first day of the Specialist Course, students must successfully pass an evaluation of Technician Level skills. Please refer to the Specialist Course policy below.
Less time will be spent on specific techniques and more time on concepts in rescue. There are often a number of ways to accomplish the same task and students will be encouraged to apply what they know to rescue solutions.
The advanced rigging techniques and equipment addressed will include:
- Advanced Single Rope Techniques
- Advanced Mechanical Advantage Systems
- Options for Ascending and Descending
- New Tools and Technology
- Team Dynamics and Leadership
- Effective Highline Alternatives
- Implementing Directionals
Completion of the Specialist Level Course will increase the graduate's effectiveness on their rescue team and give them needed skills to begin to take a leadership role.
Specialist Course Policy
Participation in our Specialist course requires successful completion of a pre-course evaluation of skills. This is for the benefit of the registrants and their fellow students. In the event that one is unable to complete the skills test satisfactorily they may be given an opportunity to participate in the Technician Level program if space is available.
Skills to be tested include:
- Build a rescue load anchor
- Rig and operate a rescue load belay system
- Rig and operate a rescue load lowering system
- Pass a knot during a rescue load lower
- Build a 5:1 haul system with progress capture
- Rig a rappel line and rappel
- Ascend a fixed line 10ft and descend back to ground
Complete information regarding the evaluation will be sent and we encourage potential Specialist students to call with any questions.
By registering in the Specialist course, the prospective student and/or their agency consents to participation in the Technician course in the event that the student does not pass the pre-course evaluation. No refunds will be given for students who wish to leave the course instead of being enrolled in the concurrent Technician course.
Contract Courses Available
Peak Rescue also provides training that can be tailored to both your location and curriculum needs. While we most often teach rope rescue, we can also provide expert rescue training in the following areas:
If you are interested in a contract course of have any questions please contact us below.
- Mountaineering
- Snow and Ice
- Swiftwater
- Industrial Settings (Vertical)
- Backcountry and SAR Techniques
If you are interested in a contract course of have any questions please contact us below.