WHAT WE TEACH
Course Catalog
Every course is taught by state certified instructors, firefighter to chief, many on state and federal USAR teams. Every one of them can be delivered at your department.
Firefighter Training
All levels
Technical Rescue
A solid, broad based education in urban search and rescue training and response. FLUSAR curriculum, NFPA 1006 and 1670.
Confined Space Rescue Operations and Technician
Forty hours. Hazard identification, rescue techniques, atmospheric monitoring, ventilation, and permit and non permit spaces. NFPA 1670. This 40 hour course is the basis for conducting safe and systematic rescues in confined space situations. It addresses the job performance requirements and the requisite knowledge and skills, and covers several technical aspects involved in confined space rescue with the use of traditional classroom and practical exercises. Subjects covered include rescuer roles and responsibilities, hazard identification, proper rescue techniques, atmospheric monitoring and testing, ventilation, and characteristics of non permit and permit required confined spaces. This course is designed to meet or exceed the applicable sections of NFPA 1670 (2014), Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.
Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations
Basic vehicle and machinery rescue with the right equipment, methods and patient management. NFPA 1006 and 1670, meets 69A-37.065. The Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Operations course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge required to perform basic vehicle and machinery rescue operations utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. The course covers Chapters 5, 10.1, and 19.1 of NFPA 1006 and Chapters 4, 9.1 through 9.3, and 12.1 through 12.3 of NFPA 1670. Additionally, this course meets or exceeds the training requirements listed in 69A-37.065.
Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician
Advanced vehicle and machinery rescue. NFPA 1006 and 1670, meets 69A-37.065. The Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced vehicle and machinery rescue operations utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. The course covers Chapters 5, 10.2, and 19.2 of NFPA 1006 and Chapters 4, 9.1 through 9.4, and 12.1 through 12.4 of NFPA 1670. Additionally, this course meets or exceeds the training requirements listed in 69A-37.065.
Technical Search Specialist
Physical, visual and technical search for a US&R team, ending in a full scale exercise. Bring search cameras, a listening device and GPS units. The Technical Search Specialist course is designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the technical search functions for a US&R team during a disaster or a planned event. Participants will learn the essential requirements necessary to perform all physical, visual, and technical search functions. Upon completion, participants will be able to successfully perform the position of Technical Search Specialist on a US&R team. In addition to realistic scenarios, participants will take part in a realistic full scale exercise allowing them to put to practice what they have learned. This exercise may be held off site at an acquired structure. US&R Task Force members attending this course will need to bring 1 to 2 search cameras, a listening device (Delsar or similar), and 1 to 2 GPS units. This course meets or exceeds the objectives set forth by FEMA, and uses FEMA curriculum where applicable.
Rope Rescue Operations
The basis for safe and systematic rope rescue. Rescuer roles, haul systems, belays, changes of direction, ascending and descending, stokes basket work, patient pickoffs and tether systems. This course addresses the job performance requirements and the requisite knowledge and skills. It covers several technical aspects involved in rope rescue with the use of traditional classroom and practical exercises. Subjects covered include rescuer roles and responsibilities, different elements and purposes of rescue haul systems, belaying systems, changes of direction, ascending climbing systems, stokes basket operations, patient pick offs, and tether systems. Instructional knowledge on how to properly construct and utilize mechanical advantage systems, belay systems, high point anchor systems, and haul systems conversion will be included. The program includes both written and lecture materials as well as thorough skills and hands on interactions.
Rope Rescue Technician
Builds on Operations. Forty hours on operating at technical rescue incidents and making the call based on hazard analysis, risk, personnel and resources. NFPA 1670. This 40 hour class builds on the concepts first introduced during FLUSAR Rope Rescue Operations. It provides students with the skills necessary to conduct operations at technical rescue incidents safely and effectively. Students will learn how to make operational decisions based on hazard analysis, risk assessment, training level of personnel, and availability of internal and external resources. This course meets or exceeds the applicable sections of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.
Trench and Excavation Rescue Operations and Technician
Combined course. Basic and advanced trench and excavation rescue with the equipment, protocols and patient management to match. NFPA 1006 chapters 5 and 8, NFPA 1670 chapters 4 and 11. The combined Trench and Excavation Rescue Operations and Technician course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge required to perform basic and advanced trench and excavation rescue operations utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. This course meets or exceeds the general requirements of NFPA 1670 for Trench Rescue at the Awareness, Operations, and Technician levels, along with the regulations and standards outlined in OSHA 1926 and NFPA 1006. The program addresses scene management and implementation of a trench rescue emergency action plan, collapse indicator recognition and scene safety surveys, atmospheric testing and monitoring, ventilation and dewatering operations, shoring system construction and installation including lumber, screw jacks and pneumatic systems, construction of load stabilization systems, intersecting trench rescue operations, and patient access, packaging and extrication techniques. Meets or exceeds the training requirements listed in 69A-37.065(7).
Structural Collapse Rescue Operations
Rescue at collapse incidents from natural disasters or terrorist events. Mirrors the DHS and FEMA National US&R Response System curriculum. The Structural Collapse Rescue Operations course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge required to perform rescues at structural collapse incidents resulting from natural disasters or terrorist incidents utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. The course covers Chapters 5 and 9.1 of NFPA 1006 and Chapters 4 and 6.1 through 6.3 of NFPA 1670. It meets or exceeds the training requirements listed in 69A-37.065(7) F.A.C. Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR) Program. Every effort in this course is made to ensure consistent terminology and training within the discipline of urban search and rescue, so this course mirrors the DHS/FEMA National US&R Response System curriculum.
Structural Collapse Rescue Technician
Extends the 40 hour Operations course with more time on the in depth skill sets the DHS and FEMA curriculum requires. The Structural Collapse Rescue Technician course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge required to perform rescues at structural collapse incidents resulting from natural disasters or terrorist incidents utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. The course covers Chapters 5 and 9.2 of NFPA 1006 and Chapters 4 and 6.1 through 6.4 of NFPA 1670. It meets or exceeds the training requirements listed in 69A-37.065(7) F.A.C. Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR) Program. This course differs from the 40 hour Structural Collapse Rescue Operations level course by providing increased time to perform more in depth skill sets as required by the Department of Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) curriculum. Every effort is made to ensure consistent terminology and training within the discipline of urban search and rescue, so this course mirrors the DHS/FEMA National US&R Response System curriculum.
Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist
For US&R task force personnel. Complex rigging, crane operations and advanced metal cutting, built around the FEMA HERS curriculum. The Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist (HERS) course is designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the HERS function for a US&R team during a disaster or a planned event. This hands on course builds upon the skills learned in structural collapse training and exposes participants to complex rigging scenarios and advanced metal cutting. Students will be exposed to heavy rigging fundamentals, crane operations, load management, advanced rigging techniques, structural collapse applications, heavy lifting and stabilization, advanced metal cutting, and team operations and safety. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to successfully perform the position of HERS on a US&R team. This course was built around the objectives outlined in the FEMA Heavy Equipment and Rigging (HERS) curriculum and NFPA 1670.
Man vs Machine Rescue
Three days on specialized machinery, commercial and industrial entrapments, impalements and protester lock devices. Hand and power tool scenarios throughout. A three day program designed for firefighters and company officers. Man vs Machine rescue goes way beyond the VMR course content. The focus of the class is specialized machinery and equipment. This also covers everyday commercial kitchen equipment and small shops with machinery and presses, basic ring removal and impalements. Impalements can come in many forms such as wood sign poles, trees from car accidents into the woods, steel signposts, fence posts, and rebar from construction sites. The class also covers the Sleeping Dragon, a maneuver used by protesters to cause disruption, where handcuffs and PVC pipe are chained through a series of protesters so police cannot simply cut the handcuffs. Advanced variations include covering the PVC pipe with chicken wire, tar and duct tape, or filling the pipe with concrete. Our hands on training program allows students to use various hand and power tools in scenarios ranging from limb entrapments and crush injuries to impalements.
Driver Engineer
The training and certificates you need to operate as a fire service driver engineer.
Fire Service Hydraulics
Flow, pressure and the math that ties them together. Pump theory, pump rating, pressure and vacuum gauges. Bring a basic calculator. This course covers the relationship between flow, pressure, and mathematical hydraulic formulas. The course includes pump theory, pump rating, and pressure and vacuum gauges. Students must bring a simple calculator with square root function.
Apparatus Operations
Laws, rules and driving techniques for emergency vehicles, then fireground evolutions. Preconnects, tandem pumping, drafting relays and master streams. This course covers the laws, rules and driving techniques for emergency vehicles as well as a review of hydraulics. Fireground evolutions and driving make up the practical part of the course. The evolution portion includes the use of pre connected lines, tandem pumping, drafting relays and master streams. The student should have a basic understanding of fire stream hydraulics prior to entering this course. Students must bring gloves and proper attire for water pumping exercises.
Aerial Operations
Built around your department's requirements. Principles and uses of aerial apparatus, hazard recognition and safe placement of platform apparatus. The course curriculum can be designed around the requirements of the requesting fire department. Classroom lectures and practical exercises are conducted in the principles and uses of aerial apparatus, including the recognition of hazards which may be present during aerial operations. The curriculum also includes classroom lectures and exercises in the principles, uses and tactical and safe placement of platform apparatus.
Firefighter Training
Build on the foundations and perfect the craft.
Engine Company Operations
Hose work is the foundation. Stretching and advancing lines, riding assignments, realistic staffing, well hole and rope stretches, and moving 2 1/2 inch hose. Hose work is the foundation of the fire service and is often the determining factor in successful fireground operations. Our basic engine class examines the primary role of the engine company and teaches students various techniques for stretching and advancing hose lines. Students will learn the different riding assignments and associated responsibilities to effectively place an attack line into operation in a timely manner. The focus is on realistic staffing levels, and techniques are covered for operating efficiently with limited manpower. Topics include stretching the initial attack line, stretching the back up line, well hole stretches, rope stretches, and stretching and advancing 2 1/2 inch hose.
Ladder Company Operations
Truck work. Forcible entry, primary search, throwing ladders, venting, VES, and vertical ventilation on flat and peaked roofs. Maximum hands on time. This class introduces students to the various fireground functions encompassing truck work. Topics include forcible entry, primary search techniques, throwing ladders, venting and VES, as well as vertical ventilation with both flat and peaked roof operations. This class is designed to give students maximum hands on time.
Firefighter Survival Training
Recognize deteriorating conditions before you're trapped, and get yourself out if you are. Size up, PPE limits, flashover recognition, mayday parameters. The focus of this class is to train firefighters to recognize deteriorating conditions on the fireground so they can avoid becoming trapped, and to teach them basic survival skills to effectively remove themselves from a hostile environment. Students learn the reasons why firefighters become lost, disoriented, or trapped and how to avoid those situations through enhanced recognition. Topics include size up and construction, PPE capabilities and limitations, flashover recognition, and mayday parameters and procedures.
Advanced Rescue and Survival School
NRC's most physically and mentally demanding program. Self rescue, aggressive RIT and RIC, and the psychology and physiology of a mayday under realistic stress. This program is designed for firefighters and company officers who want a high paced, data driven, realistic training program focused on self rescue, firefighter survival, aggressive and proactive RIT/RIC operations, maintaining situational awareness, and understanding the psychology and physiology of a firefighter mayday. The school condenses and replicates the extreme demands that may be placed on firefighters at any scale incident. Emphasis is placed on the challenges every firefighter faces when involved in or responding to a mayday. The same principles apply at any small or large scale incident, natural disaster, catastrophic event, or act of terrorism. This is the most physically and mentally challenging course offered by National Rescue Consultants. Its design allows each student to understand, manage, and challenge their physical and psychological limits in a safe, stressful, and realistic environment. Constant situational awareness drills and forced consequential decision making scenarios give the student condensed lifesaving experience, so they can operate more efficiently at any emergency incident. The school is taught and designed by a seasoned fire service instructor cadre and is continually updated to stay on the leading edge of firefighting technology, equipment, safety, and survival.
Hazardous Materials Technician
What hazardous substances are, the risks they carry and how to recognize and identify them on scene. Working inside the employer's response plan, site control and the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook. In this course the student gains an understanding of what hazardous substances are and the risks associated with them in an incident. Students learn the potential outcomes of an emergency created when hazardous substances are present, as well as how to recognize the presence of hazardous substances and identify them where possible. The student will understand the role of the First Responder Awareness individual in the employer's Emergency Response Plan, including site security and control and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).
Leadership
Hone your skills as an officer or get ready for the next rank.
Leadership Development Program
Socratic teaching, not lecture. Small group discussion, ethical and tactical decision games, and practical exercises that push each student outside the comfort zone. If you are a fire service leader willing to embrace the challenge of personal and professional development, the Leadership Development Program is for you. Instructors introduce each topic with foundation material and then, through a Socratic teaching style, immerse students in the topic through highly interactive small group discussions, ethical and moral decision games, tactical decision games and practical application exercises. The instructor facilitates interaction and challenges each student to reach outside their comfort zone through discovery learning rather than the classic lecture and direction format.