Technician Level
PRI's Technician Level Course is an entry level program and no prior experience is required. However, even skilled rescuers will be challenged. The curriculum was developed to meet NFPA 1670 guidelines for Rope Technicians. The curriculum covers both individual and team based skills and includes:
         -Rescue Equipment
         -Hazard Mitigation
         -Rappelling
         -Ascending Fixed Lines
         -Rescue Pickoffs (individual and team)
         -Terrain Assessment
         -Litter Handling
         -Patient Movement
         -Lowering Systems
         -Belay Techniques
         -Mechanical Advantage Systems
         -Tensioned Guiding Lines
         -Functioning as a Team Member

The course culminates with a mock rescue scenario where each student will function as a rescue team member in a real time exercise.

Successful completion of a skills test will be required to obtain a NFPA 1670 certificate.

Successful completion of the Technician Level course will allow graduates, assuming continuing practice, to function effectively as a rope rescue team member.