In order to enroll in the “Tech Only” class, students must have already completed the Operations portion. All students will participate in a 1000′ endurance swim (in still water). This swim is required as a prerequisite to participation in the technician level course.
We begin with a 2-day NFPA compliant Operations course.
All students will participate in a 1000′ endurance swim (in still water). This swim is required as a prerequisite to participation in the technician level course.
The second two days will be our NFPA compliant technician course, culminating in the practical final exam.
This is a physically demanding, professional rescue course.
*Participants must be a member of fire, EMS, law enforcement or other rescue team.*
Each student must provide their own PPE. See below for a required gear list and more detail.
Day one: The day is spent in the classroom covering:
Day two: The day is spent on the river for hands-on training:
Our 16 hour class is NFPA compliant.
Lunch is provided on-site each day.
Lodging is available in either Iron Mountain, MI. or Norway MI.
Cost: $400/person
Completion of a 1000′ endurance swim is required. (Swim will be completed on the evening before class, unless previously arranged with Pioneer Rescue)
A practical skills test completes the 16 hour class at the end of the second day.
Students are required to supply their own PPE. (see below for a gear list)
Pre-requisite: NFPA Operations level certification
Lunch is provided on-site each day.
Lodging is available in either Iron Mountain, MI. or Norway MI.
Cost: $400.00/person.
Each student is required to bring along the following list of PPE:
All required equipment is available for purchase prior to the class.