Rope Technician (40 hours)

Program Description

NIPSTA’s Rope Rescue Technician program is designed to exceed the requirements outlined by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal "OSFM", and provides students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to perform basic rope rescue at the NFPA 1006 Technician level. Students will leave prepared to operate as a member of a regional team capable of responding to statewide emergencies involving CBRNE or WMD, where advanced rope rescue may be needed. NIPSTA's Rope Rescue Technician program is being offered though a partnership with Elevated Safety LLC. The course will be held on NIPSTA's Glenview campus over four (4) ten-hour days.


 2023 DatesScreenshot 2023-03-08 at 3.27.25 PM

  • September 5-8, 2023

  • December 4-7, 2023

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