Technical Rescue: Rope Rescue Operations

Instructional Hours: 45.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include developing and implementing an Incident Action Plan; rope rescue personal protective equipment; rescue equipment; inspecting, maintaining, and record keeping of equipment; rope construction; knots, bends and hitches; rigging principles; anchorages; belay operations; patient evacuation; lowering systems; mechanical advantage systems; and working in suspension.

Successful Completion: Students must attend required classroom sessions, complete all assigned online and classroom activities and homework assignments, and obtain a score of 70% or better on all written and practical examinations.

Prerequisites

MFRI Technical Rescue: Rope Rescue Awareness (RES 102) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Rope Rescue Awareness certification.

Technical Rescue: Rope Rescue Operations

Instructional Hours: 45.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
Start Date: 09-27-2026
End Date: 10-25-2026
First Class Time: 08:30 - 15:30
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Registration Open: 03-27-2026
Registration Close: 09-07-2026
Washington County Public Safety Training Center
RES-103-S005-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/RES-103-S005-2027
Coordinated by: Western Maryland. For questions contact: wmcontact@mfri.org

Course will run on a specific schedule. Dates include September 27, 30, October 3, 7, 10, 13, 18, 25, and 25. Weekend sessions begin at 0830 hours and end at 1530 hours. Weekday sessions begin at 1830 hours and end at 2130 hours.

Start Date: 10-17-2026
End Date: 11-10-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 04-17-2026
Registration Close: 09-27-2026
MFRI North East Regional Training Center
RES-103-S008-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/RES-103-S008-2027
Coordinated by: North East. For questions contact: necontact@mfri.org

Tuesday and Thursday classes meet from 1900-2200hrs