NC Technical Rescuer Certification

Performance Standard

The NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer, 2013 will be the performance standard used for Technical Rescuer certification.

Prerequisites & Entrance Requirements

• Haz Mat Level 1 Responder is required to obtain Technical Rescuer certification.
• A Medical Responder program is required. OEMS credentialed programs or the Emergency Medical Care Class will be given credit.
• Must be at least 18 years of age. Training and course work may be completed in advance, but certification cannot be issued until the candidate’s 18th birthday.
• 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 has been on the roster of a recognized fire and/or rescue organization since July 1, 2000.
•  A physical examination, prior to any activity, should be conducted by a qualified physician or recognized medical practitioner using a recommended medical standard, such as NFPA 1582 Standard for Medical Requirements for Fire Service Personnel, Current Edition. The submission of a medical approval form is not required for certification.

Program Requirements

The instruction and evaluation given an Technical Rescuer who achieves certification is critical to ensuring a quality program. Training and evaluation of students must be accomplished by qualified individuals, working in conjunction with approved delivery agencies.

Student Evaluation

Evaluation of the student for certification is a critical link in the total preparedness of the individual. Student evaluations must be accomplished by qualified Level II Instructors serving as proctors. The evaluation itself must be separate and distinct from the training process.

Practical Examination

Practical examinations are intended to measure the manipulative skills of the Emergency Rescue Technician and will follow guidelines set forth under the Policy for Testing manual. Although capable of testing 100% of the practical objectives, the examination will only test a pre-selected percentage based on testing scenarios provided to the proctor. A score of 70% or above shall constitute a passing grade for the candidate.

Written Examination

The written exam measures the cognitive skills of the Technical Rescuer and must follow the guidelines set forth under the Policy for Testing manual. The examination will be randomly generated and provided to the evaluator by the delivery agency. A score of 70% or above shall constitute a passing grade for the candidate.

Qualification Exception

Fire and Rescue Training Schedule

The five year Technical Rescuer Ropes certification requirement will be waived for those who are Qualified to teach Technical Rescuer NFPA 1006 General (Chapter 5) 2008 edition until January 1, 2018. All other requirements must be met.

This not an across the board wavier. This waiver is only for those Instructors who are qualified to teach Technical Rescuer NFPA 1006 General (Chapter 5) 2008 edition. All other instructors who want to become Technical Rescuer NFPA 1006 2013 edition qualified must meet all the requirements to be qualified, including the five years Ropes Certification requirement.

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