In partnership with the North Dakota Fire Fighters Association, this course is offered as an academy format designed to provide firefighter knowledge and skills training to prepare firefighters wishing to take the state Technical Rescue certification test. The academy consists of online, self-paced classroom instruction. The academy also includes hands-on training where candidates are trained on the firefighter Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) identified in NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications
Seven separate certification options with 3 levels in each option are available for completion of the core technical rescue JPRs Technical Rescuer
1. Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)
2. Confined Space Rescuer Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)
3. Trench Rescue Rescuer Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)
4. Structural Collapse Rescuer Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)
5. Surface Water Rescuer Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)
6. Swift Water Rescuer Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)
7. Ice Rescue Rescuer Awareness/Operations/Technician (NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition)
Candidates who successfully complete this academy are eligible to attempt the certification test. ProBoard® accredited, Technical Rescue certification will be awarded to those who successfully pass the testing process and complete all prerequisites.