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| Class | Date | Hours | Day/Time | Cost |
| Rope Rescue Operations Level | 01/13/25 – 01/17/25 | 40 | M-F 9:00a – 6:00p | $495.00 |
| Rope Rescue Technician Level | 01/20/25 – 01/24/25 | 40 | M-F 9:00a – 6:00p | $495.00 |
| Truck Company Operations | 01/27/25 – 01/31/25 | 40 | M-F 9:00a – 6:00p | $660.00 |
| Fire Service Hydraulic & Apparatus Ops 1301/1302 | 01/27/25 – 02/07/25 | 90 | M-F 9:00a – 6:00p | $550.00 |
| Confined Space Operations & Technicians Level | 02/03/25 – 02/07/25 | 40 | M-F 9:00a – 6:00p | $610.00 |
| VMR Technician Level | 02/10/25 – 02/14/25 | 40 | M-F 9:00a – 6:00p | $565.00 |
| Truck Company Operations | 02/17/25 – 02/21/25 | 40 | M-F 9:00a – 6:00p | $660.00 |
| VMR Operations Level | 03/03/25 – 03/07/25 | 90 | M-F 9:00a – 6:00p | $535.00 |
| Trench Rescue Operations & Technicians Level | 03/31/25 – 04/04/25 | 40 | M-F 9:00a – 6:00p | $595.00 |
| Structural Collapse Operations Level | 04/14/25 – 04/18/25 | 40 | M-F 9:00a – 6:00p | $675.00 |
| Fire Service Hydraulic & Apparatus Ops 1301/1302 | 04/21/25 – 05/02/25 | 90 | M-F 9:00a – 6:00p | $550.00 |
| Structural Collapse Technician Level | 05/05/25 – 05/16/25 | 80 | M-F 9:00a – 6:00p | $1650.00 |
Email registration form to Russell Darst, or call 352.742.6463
Class Descriptions:
Rope Rescue Operations, Level I – The Rope Rescue Operations course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge required to perform basic rope rescue operations utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. The course covers Chapter 5 of NFPA 1006 and Chapters 5.1 through 5.4 of NFPA 1670. Additionally, this course meets, or exceeds, the training requirements listed in 69A- 37.065(7) F.A.C. Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR) Program. This course also teaches inspection, care, and maintenance techniques of rope rescue equipment as required by NFPA 1983.
Prerequisites: Have a general knowledge of fire service knots
Required equipment: Helmet w/chinstrap (must be ANSI rated Z89.1 – 1197 Type1); safety-toe boots (must be ANSI rated Z41 PT 99 M1/75 C/75); eye protection (must be ANSI rated Z-87.1); work gloves; standard work/duty clothing, including long pants and long-sleeve shirt
Rope Rescue Technician, Level II – The Rope Rescue Technician course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced rope rescue operations utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. The course covers Chapter 5 of NFPA 1006 and Chapters 5.1 through 5.4 of NFPA 1670. Additionally, this course meets, or exceeds, the training requirements listed in 69A-37.065(7) F.A.C. Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR) Program. This course also teaches inspection, care, and maintenance techniques of rope rescue equipment as required by NFPA 1983.
Prerequisites: Complete a NFPA 1670 & NFPA 1006 compliant Rope Rescue Operations, Level I course
Required equipment: Helmet w/chinstrap (must be ANSI rated Z89.1 – 1197 Type1); safety-toe boots (must be ANSI rated Z41 PT 99 M1/75 C/75); eye protection (must be ANSI rated Z-87.1); work gloves; standard work/duty clothing, including long pants and long-sleeve shirt
Confined Space Rescue Operations and Technician, Level I & II – The Confined Space Rescue Operations and Technician (combined) course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge required to perform basic and advanced confined space rescue operations utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. The course covers Chapter 7 of NFPA 1006; Chapter 7 of NFPA 1670 and NFPA 350. Additionally, this course meets, or exceeds, the training requirements listed in 69A-37.065(7) F.A.C. Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR) Program. The course is also designed to cover valuable information about confined-space entry related to Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), NFPA, and American National Safety Institute (ANSI) standards and compliance issues. The curriculum meets, or exceeds, requirements for rescue training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 “Permit Required Confined Spaces for General Industry”
Prerequisites: Complete a NFPA 1670 & NFPA 1006 compliant Rope Rescue Operations, Level I course; complete a NFPA 472 compliant Hazardous Materials Operations Level course(recommended)
Required equipment: Helmet w/chinstrap (must be ANSI rated Z89.1 – 1197 Type1); safety-toe boots (must be ANSI rated Z41 PT 99 M1/75 C/75); eye protection (must be ANSI rated Z-87.1); work gloves; hearing protection; standard work/duty clothing, including long pants and long-sleeve shirt; elbow and knee pads; SCOTT SCBA face piece (if available)
Vehicle & Machinery Rescue (VMR) Operations, Level I – The Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Operations course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge required to perform basic vehicle and machinery rescue operations utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. The course covers Chapters 8 and 9 of NFPA 1006 and Chapters 8 and 12 of NFPA 1670. Additionally, this course meets, or exceeds, the training requirements listed in 69A-37.065(7) F.A.C. Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR) Program.
Prerequisites: Certified to the Firefighter II level
Required equipment: Helmet w/chinstrap (must be ANSI rated Z89.1 – 1197 Type1); safety-toe boots (must be ANSI rated Z41 PT 99 M1/75 C/75); NFPA 1971 Structural Firefighting Gear or NFPA 1977 Wildland Firefighting Gear or NFPA 1951 Technical Rescue Gear; eye protection (must be ANSI rated Z-87.1); work gloves; hearing protection; standard work/duty clothing, including long pants and long-sleeve shirt;
Vehicle & Machinery Rescue (VMR) Technician, Level II – The Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Technician course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced vehicle and machinery rescue operations utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. The course covers Chapters 8, 9, and 13 of NFPA 1006 and Chapters 8 and 12 of NFPA 1670. Additionally, this course meets, or exceeds, the training requirements listed in 69A-37.065(7) F.A.C. Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR) Program.
Prerequisites: Certified to the Firefighter II level; Complete a NFPA 1670 & NFPA 1006 compliant Vehicle & Machinery Operations, Level I course
Required equipment: Helmet w/chinstrap (must be ANSI rated Z89.1 – 1197 Type1); safety-toe boots (must be ANSI rated Z41 PT 99 M1/75 C/75); NFPA 1971 Structural Firefighting Gear or NFPA 1977 Wildland Firefighting Gear or NFPA 1951 Technical Rescue Gear; eye protection (must be ANSI rated Z-87.1); work gloves; hearing protection; standard work/duty clothing, including long pants and long-sleeve shirt
Trench and Excavation Rescue Operations and Technician, Level I & II – The Trench and Excavation Rescue Operations and Technician (combined) course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge required to perform basic and advanced trench and excavation rescue operations utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. The course covers Chapter 12 of NFPA 1006 and Chapter 11 of NFPA 1670. Additionally, this course meets, or exceeds, the training requirements listed in 69A-37.065(7) F.A.C. Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR) Program. The course is also designed to cover valuable information from OSHA 29 CFR 1926 “Safety and Health Regulations for Construction”
Prerequisites: Complete a NFPA 1670 & NFPA 1006 compliant Rope Rescue Operations, Level I, Confined Space Rescue Technician, Level II, and Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Technician course; complete a NFPA 472 compliant Hazardous Materials Operations Level course(recommended)
Required equipment: Helmet w/chinstrap (must be ANSI rated Z89.1 – 1197 Type1); safety-toe boots (must be ANSI rated Z41 PT 99 M1/75 C/75); eye protection (must be ANSI rated Z-87.1); work gloves; hearing protection; standard work/duty clothing, including long pants and long-sleeve shirt
Structural Collapse Rescue Operations, Level I – The Structural Collapse Rescue Operations course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge required to perform rescues at structural collapse incidents resulting from natural disasters or terrorist incidents utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. The course covers Chapter 6 of NFPA 1006 and Chapter 6 of NFPA 1670. Additionally, this course meets, or exceeds, the training requirements listed in 69A-37.065(7) F.A.C. Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR) Program. Every effort in this course is made to ensure consistent terminology and training within the discipline of urban search and rescue (US&R), so this course is based on the DHS/FEMA National US&R Response System curriculum.
Prerequisites: Complete a NFPA 1670 & NFPA 1006 compliant Rope Rescue Operations, Level I, Confined Space Rescue Technician, Level II, and Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Technician course and Trench and Excavation Rescue Operations, Level 1 course
Required equipment: Helmet w/chinstrap (must be ANSI rated Z89.1 – 1197 Type1); safety-toe boots (must be ANSI rated Z41 PT 99 M1/75 C/75); eye protection (must be ANSI rated Z-87.1); work gloves; hearing protection; standard work/duty clothing, including long pants and long-sleeve shirt and Dust mask (half-face respirator preferred); knee and elbow pads; hand-held or helmet mounted flashlight with extra batteries
Structural Collapse Rescue Technician, Level II – The Structural Collapse Rescue Technician course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge required to perform rescues at structural collapse incidents resulting from natural disasters or terrorist incidents utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. The course covers Chapter 6 of NFPA 1006 and Chapter 6 of NFPA 1670. Additionally, this course meets, or exceeds, the training requirements listed in 69A-37.065(7) F.A.C. Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR) Program. This course differs from the 40 hour Structural Collapse Rescue Operations level course by proving increased time to perform more in-depth skill sets as required by the Department of Homeland Security/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) curriculum. Every effort in this course is made to ensure consistent terminology and training within the discipline of urban search and rescue (US&R), so this course is based on the DHS/FEMA National US&R Response System curriculum.
Prerequisites: Complete a NFPA 1670 & NFPA 1006 compliant Rope Rescue Technician, Level II, Confined Space Rescue Technician, Level II, and Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Technician, Level II, Trench and Excavation Rescue Technician, Level II, and Structural Collapse Rescue Operations, Level I course
Required equipment: Helmet w/chinstrap (must be ANSI rated Z89.1 – 1197 Type1); safety-toe boots (must be ANSI rated Z41 PT 99 M1/75 C/75); eye protection (must be ANSI rated Z-87.1); work gloves; hearing protection; standard work/duty clothing, including long pants and long-sleeve shirt and Dust mask (half-face respirator preferred); knee and elbow pads; hand-held or helmet mounted flashlight with extra batteries