Technical Rescuer
Certification Requirements
The candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by the State Department of Public Instruction (i.e., GED). This requirement may be waived for an individual who completed certification objectives prior to October 1, 1990.
Reference Material
NC OSFM Lesson Plans
Performance Standard
NFPA 1006, 2013 Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications, Chapters 5 & 6.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Technical Rescuer Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Pre-requisite(s)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Emergency Medical Care (FIP 7001)
Delivery Options
| COURSE NAME | COURSE ID | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| TR Rescue Operations | FIP 6501 | 12 |
| TR Anchors & Mechanical Advantage Systems | FIP 6502 | 15 |
| TR Fixed Rope Systems | FIP 6503 | 12 |
| TR Health and Wellness | FIP 6504 | 8 |
| TR Helicopter Transport | FIP 6505 | 6 |
| TR Horizontal Systems | FIP 6506 | 12 |
| TR Lowers & Raises | FIP 6507 | 12 |
| TR Personal Protective Equipment | FIP 6508 | 9 |
| TR Rescue Equipment | FIP 6509 | 6 |
| TR Rope Basics | FIP 6510 | 12 |
| TR Victim Management | FIP 6511 | 16 |
| TR Technical Rescuer Block | FIP 6500 | 120 |
Performance Standard
NFPA 1006, 2013 Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications, Chapter 10.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Technical Rescuer Vehicle Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Pre-requisite(s)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Emergency Medical Care (FIP 7001)
Technical Rescuer certified
Delivery Options
| COURSE NAME | COURSE ID | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle - Rescue Ops/Vehicle Rescue | FIP 5711 | 9 |
| Vehicle - Vehicle Anatomy/New Technology | FIP 5712 | 9 |
| Vehicle - Stabilization/Extrication | FIP 5713 | 12 |
| Vehicle - Large Vehicle Rescue | FIP 5714 | 6 |
| Vehicle - Victim Management | FIP 5715 | 12 |
| Vehicle Block | FIP 5710 | 48 |
Performance Standard
NFPA 1006, 2013 Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications, Chapters 5 & 8.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Technical Rescuer Trench Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Pre-requisite(s)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Emergency Medical Care (FIP 7001)
Technical Rescuer certified
Delivery Options
| COURSE NAME | COURSE ID | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Trench Rescue Operations | FIP 6101 | 9 |
| Trench Rigging | FIP 6102 | 21 |
| Trench Protective Systems | FIP 6103 | 21 |
| Trench Load Stabilization | FIP 6104 | 4 |
| Trench Victim Management | FIP 6105 | 9 |
| Trench Series | FIP 6100 | 64 |
Performance Standard
NFPA 1006, 2013 Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications, Chapters 5 & 9.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Technical Rescuer Structural Collapse Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Pre-requisite(s)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Emergency Medical Care (FIP 7001)
Technical Rescuer certified
Delivery Options
| COURSE NAME | COURSE ID | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Collapse Rescue Operations | FIP 6201 | 12 |
| Structural Collapse Shoring | FIP 6202 | 24 |
| Structural Collapse Breaking and Breaching | FIP 6203 | 18 |
| Structural Collapse Metal Burning | FIP 6204 | 4 |
| Structural Collapse Heavy Lifting | FIP 6205 | 18 |
| Structural Collapse Victim Management | FIP 6206 | 12 |
| Structural Collapse Series | FIP 6200 | 88 |
Performance Standard
NFPA 1006, 2013 Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications, Chapters 5 & 7.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Technical Rescuer Confined Space Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Pre-requisite(s)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Emergency Medical Care (FIP 7001)
Technical Rescuer certified
Delivery Options
| COURSE NAME | COURSE ID | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Confined Space Rescue Operations | FIP 5901 | 9 |
| Confined Space Rescue Rigging | FIP 5902 | 21 |
| Confined Space Hazard Control | FIP 5903 | 25 |
| Confined Space Victim Management | FIP 5904 | 9 |
| Confined Space Series | FIP 5900 | 64 |
Performance Standard
NFPA 1006, 2013 Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications, Chapters 5 & 16.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Technical Rescuer Wilderness Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Pre-requisite(s)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Emergency Medical Care (FIP 7001)
Technical Rescuer certified
Delivery Options
| COURSE NAME | COURSE ID | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Rescue Operations | FIP 6301 | 18 |
| Wilderness Rescue Rigging | FIP 6302 | 12 |
| Wilderness Navigation and Tracking | FIP 6303 | 21 |
| Wilderness Victim Management | FIP 6304 | 9 |
| Wilderness Rescue Series | FIP 6300 | 60 |
Performance Standard
NFPA 1006, 2013 Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications, Chapters 5, 11 & 12.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Technical Rescuer Water Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Pre-requisite(s)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Emergency Medical Care (FIP 7001)
Technical Rescuer certified
Delivery Options
| COURSE NAME | COURSE ID | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Water Rescue Operations | FIP 6405 | 6 |
| Water Rescue Techniques | FIP 6406 | 18 |
| Water Rescue Transportation | FIP 6407 | 15 |
| Water Rescue Victim Management | FIP 6408 | 9 |
| Water Rescue Series | FIP 6404 | 48 |
Performance Standard
NFPA 1006, 2013 Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications, Chapter 19.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Technical Rescuer Machinery & Agricultural Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Pre-requisite(s)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Emergency Medical Care (FIP 7001)
Technical Rescuer certified
Delivery Options
| COURSE NAME | COURSE ID | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Machinery & Agriculture Rescue Operations | FIP 5721 | 12 |
| Machinery & Agriculture Stabilization/Extrication | FIP 5722 | 8 |
| Machinery & Agriculture Large Equipment | FIP 5723 | 4 |
| Machinery & Agriculture Victim Management | FIP 5724 | 12 |
| Machinery and Agriculture Series | FIP 5720 | 36 |
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