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
Four separate certification options are available for completion of the core technical rescue JPRs
Technical Rescuer
Ropes Rescue Level I/II
Confined Space Rescuer Level I/II
Trench Rescue Rescuer Level I/II
Structural Collapse Rescuer Level I/II
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.