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TOWER RESCUE TECHNICIAN - 100

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Brief Description
Tower Rescue Technician
Full Description
This advanced course is designed to address the knowledge and skills of Tower Rescue Technician of the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. Students will build upon skills learned in their previous courses and work to solve complex problems in small teams at height. Topics include controlling hazardous energy and monitoring for radio frequency (RF) radiation. The rescue topics in the course include basic-intermediate rope access, climbing elevated structures, the use of lanyards and back-up devices, raises and lowers, pick-offs, and multi-pitch tower rescue. Topics in this course can be applied to any elevated structures from communications towers to billboards to industrial facilities.  

NOTE: Students must pass entrance skills on the first day to continue in the course. Skills include               ascending and descending rope, knots, anchors, & simple mechanical advantages.

ASCENDING: Ascend 30’ on a conventional sit-stand / rope access ascending system. Demonstrate the ability to down-climb 10’. Change over to descent on an approved auto-locking                            descender. Rappel to the ground. Complete in under 8 minutes. Two attempts  allowed.                      

TIE: Figure Eight on a Bite, Double Loop Figure Eight, Clove Hitch, Bowline, Prusik Hitch, Munter          
Hitch w/Tie-Off, Square Knot, Double Fisherman’s Knot, Water Knot in webbing

TIE/ANCHOR: Tensionless Anchor, Wrap-3 Pull 2 Anchor

RIG/OPERATE: 3:1 Z-Rig Mechanical Advantage System

TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on exams at Awareness, Operations and Technician levels as well as practical skills tests.
Training Dates
10/20/2025 - 10/23/2025
Prerequisites
Rope Rescue Technician
Confined Space Rescue Technician
Registration Dates
02/28/2024 - 10/06/2025
Available Seats
0
The maximum capacity for this class has been reached. Your request can be added to the waitlist. Additional seats may become available for future enrollment.
Hours
40h 0m
Fee
$250.00
Training Location
Mississippi State Fire Academy
1 Fire Academy USA
Jackson, MS  39208
Reporting Instructions
None Specified
Housing is optional
Check-In 10/19/2025
Check-Out 10/23/2025
Signup Details
Students are encouraged to bring their own harness, ascending system, descender,
and other rescue kit they might use in the field. All gear is subject to inspection and
should be of safe condition and age. Short pants will not be allowed and hard sole
boots are mandatory during field activities.  

Students should review and bring information acquired during Rope Rescue  
Technician to class.  

Students shall bring an ANSI Type 1 rescue helmet and gloves to class.
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