RT: Wilderness I/II

This course is based on NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications. This course will equip the student with the skills and knowledge to be able to prepare and operate in a search and rescue environment, evaluate lost person behavior, determine the need for specialty resources, apply appropriate search patterns, locate and process evidence, navigate in a wilderness environment, and manage certain aspects of search and rescue.

Due to the NFPA 1006 standard change, courses scheduled in 2024 can be located here: Technical Rescue Personnel: Wilderness Search and Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician

For more information, call 1-800-241-2467

Special Equipment -

ANSI approved Safety Helmet

Rescue type gloves or work gloves (not extrication gloves)

Clothing suitable for outside activities (long-sleeved shirt and pants, coveralls)

OSHA approved safety glasses

Recommended Materials:

24-hour SAR Pack American Hiking Society "The 10 Essentials"

• Appropriate footwear
• Map and compass/GPS
• Extra water and a way to purify it
• Extra food
• Rain gear and extra clothing
• Safety items: fire, light, and a whistle
• First aid kit
• Knife or multi-purpose tool
• Sunscreen and sunglass
• Daypack/backpack

Hours   40
Course Cost   $ 350 In-State     $ 590 Out-Of-State    

Required Text - Wilderness Search and Rescue

Certification Course Syllabus

Practical Exam Materials

Pre-Requisites

• (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified Rescue Technician: Rope I

Course Dates