Course Catalog

This certification-related course in horizontal systems will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of horizontal systems for use at a rope rescue incident. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This certification-related course in lowers and raises will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of various types of high angle raising and lowering operations involving litters during a rope rescue incident. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This certification-related block course will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Nineteen (Machinery) of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. In addition, this course covers agricultural-related emergencies and how to mitigate those responses. This block course includes all four required courses of the Technical Rescuer-Machinery and Agriculture certification program as outlined by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission for offering as of July 1, 2016: FIP-5721 TR MAG-Rescue Ops Machinery/Ag, FIP-5722 TR MAG-Stabilize/Extricate, FIP-5723 TR MAG-Large Machine/Ag Equip, and FIP-5724 TR MAG-Victim Management. This transfers as one ''all or nothing'' block to the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Students must successfully complete all courses that are part of this block to receive credit for any of the individual courses. Each course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This certification-related course in personal protective equipment (PPE) will introduce to the Technical Rescuer (TR) the need for and use of PPE to enable rescuers to perform their duties in a safe and responsible manner. Physical characteristics of rescuers, stress, endurance, and the limitations of equipment will be discussed. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This certification-related course in rescue equipment will introduce the Technical Rescuer (TR) to the operation and function of various tools and equipment commonly used in rescue operations. This course will also present procedures for care, inspection, and maintenance of personal protective equipment, tactical equipment, and apparatus. The value of periodic inspection and maintenance to reduce the chances of unexpected equipment failure, performance failure, disabling injuries, and fatalities will be discussed. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This certification-related course in rescue operations will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the requirements for pre-planning, scene size-up, and hazards assessment for incidents involving rope rescue. This course will also introduce the Technical Rescuer to applicable standards addressing rope rescue, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), accessory gear, rope software, and rope hardware. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This certification-related course in rope basics will present to the Technical Rescuer (TR) safe and effective methods of rescue in elevated and below grade environments using ropes, knots, and rope related equipment. Mechanical advantage, anchors, anchoring techniques, and stress loads will be covered. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This certification-related course in victim management will offer the Technical Rescuer (TR) practical applications for correctly gaining access to, stabilizing the environment, packaging, and removing patients during a ropes rescue incident. All the elements of anchors, fixed rope systems, lowers and raises, and high lines are employed. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This certification-related course in large vehicle rescue will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the techniques required to mitigate large vehicle rescue incidents. The course will expose responders to scene hazards and scene stabilization techniques. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This certification-related course in rescue operations for vehicle rescue will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the hazards of vehicle rescue operations, ICS, access, disentanglement, extrication, and the post rescue phases of vehicle rescue. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This certification-related course in stabilization and extrication techniques will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) the steps to stabilize a vehicle on four wheels, a side-resting vehicle, and a roof-resting vehicle. The Technical Rescuer will also be introduced to procedures for the following: opening a jammed door using a hinge attack and a latch attack, creating a third door, total door removal, sidewall removal, working with a collapsed roof, creating the roof flap, C-B-A roof pillar cut, procedures for total roof removal, trunk tunneling, through the floor access, displacing a steering column, dash roll, removal and/or relocation of pedals, and removing and/or relocating seats. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This certification-related course in vehicle anatomy and new technologies will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with information on vehicle anatomy and will introduce new technologies in vehicle devices which present hazards for rescue personnel. Topics included in this course are vehicle construction, crumple zones, bumper systems, air bags, side-impact protection systems, new vehicle innovations, propulsion systems, passive safety systems, and active safety systems. Suggestions on how to cope with innovative vehicles to safely mitigate a modern vehicle rescue will also be discussed. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.