TIFTON — Members of Tift County Fire Rescue underwent testing for national certification for rope rescue technician on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Ken Gallagher said that TCFR has tested a total of ...

After getting certified as a level I rope access technician, you can work in the industry, and many of the companies that conduct training also recruit students to be part of their rope access team.

Connecticut firefighters learn technical rescue skills in a rope technician course at the Connecticut Fire Academy, preparing ...

Report No. 06-567 describes a near-miss event that occurred during a training exercise. As you read the account, think about your own competency in rope rescue, leadership, risk assessment and ...

Fire department rescue team trains Local News. Feb 1, 2015. MARIETTA -Scaling a 200-foot radio tower, dangling off the Williamstown Bridge and rappelling off the Willow Island Dam are just a few ...

Then 34 RFD members will complete certified confined space rescue team training, Purcell said, noting that's more than a third of the department. "Our goal is to get everyone trained," Purcell said.