Technical Rescue & Special Operations Training Programs
After completion of the Technician levels of training in most Technical Rescue programs; you can challenge the corresponding NFPA Certification standard.
- Technical Rescue Programs with Awareness, Operations, and Technician level of training
- Confined Space- Awareness, Operations, & Technician
- Structural Collapse – Awareness, Operations, & Technician
- Trench Rescue – Awareness, Operations, & Technician
- Vehicle Rescue – Awareness, Operations, & Technician
- Rope Rescue Training Programs with Basic and Advanced levels of training. The following rope rescue programs provide basic rope construction, knots and basic rappelling techniques. These hands-on course emphasizes personnel safety, rescue techniques and equipment, knots and hitches, anchor points, harnesses and rappelling, rope construction, rope strength, litter tie-ins, belays and extensive practical activities.
- Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue (PSFA-ROBR)
- Rope/High Angle Rescue I (PSFA-RORE)
- Rope/High Angle Rescue II (PSFA-RORA)
Note: These classes are physically demanding. Students participating in the programs should be in good physical condition. No facial hair that will interfere with the seal of the SCBA face piece will be permitted.
How can I register for the Technical Rescue & Special Operations training programs at HACC?
- Please view our Schedule linked on the main Fire Training page.
- Register using our Permission to Bill Form
- Call 717-780-2414 for more information
- Email firetrng@hacc.edu
- Visit Office of State Fire Academy (OFSC)
