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Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations Program

Course Description:
This program will cover material that meets the NFPA 1006, Standard for Rope Rescue Personnel Professional Qualification, 2017 Edition, to the Operations level. This is a Pro Board certified program.
This is an interactive program that requires active involvement by all students. Students will be working from heights and will be required to perform physically demanding skills. Full attendance of the entire program is required with no ability for make-ups. Students will be expected to complete all reading assignments outside of class.
Students must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the program.

Location: Vermont Fire Academy and other varying locations in the Pittsford area
Dates: July 24 - July 29
Time: 0800 - 1700 each day
Application Deadline: Monday, July 10 by 4 PM
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Please email applications to: dps.vfaapplications@vermont.gov

Program minimum is 15 students and the maximum is 20 students by the application deadline.

Vermont Fire Academy dorm space may be available upon advanced request.