The Rope Rescue Specialist (RRS) course is for rope rescue team members who already have completed a comprehensive basic training and want to continue to specialize. This training continues where the RRT course finishes. The RRS course examines advanced technical solutions. It elaborates on the use of multi-pods, monopod and A-frames, various configurations of steep, diagonal and horizontal spans, the use of multiple track lines in highline operations, industrial lead climbing, loads and forces, incident management and scenario training. This training is consistent with NFPA 1670 and 1006 standards for technician level.

Contact hours

30 hours

Prerequisites

• Rope Rescue Technician (RRT)
• Minimum age: 18

Qualification valid for

3 years

Recertifies

• Safe Work at Heights (SWAH)
• Co-Worker Rescue at Heights (CWRH)
• Rope Access for Emergency Responders (RAFER)
• Rope Rescue Operator (RRO)
• Rope Rescue Technician (RRT)
• Rope Rescue Specialist (RRS)
• Wind Turbine Operator (WTO)
• Tower Safety, Climbing, & Rescue (TWR)

Recertified by

Rope Rescue Specialist (RRS)

Taught by

Rope Rescue Specialist Instructor (RRSI)

Standard

Northwest Rescue Rope Standard