Recent SemestersSpring 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits1PrerequisiteNone. Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Completion of an approved Fire Academy or signed statement by the agency's Fire Chief (or designee) stating the sponsored student has completed the training requirements for FFI (or equivalent) is required to take this course. Students must provide their own personal protective equipment and tools which meet current NFPA requirements for maintenance and repair Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionDescription: Provides the knowledge and skills to prepare emergency responders to conduct operations-level tower rescue operations in a safe and effective manner in accordance with AHJ policies and procedures. Topics include PPE and rope rescue equipment; incident size up, planning, and support; constructing anchor systems; placing edge protection; constructing and using fall protection systems; constructing and operating lowering systems, simple, compound, and complex rope mechanical advantage systems, and ladder rescue systems; rescue operations in low-angle and high-angle environments; and incident termination. This course incorporates awareness and operations training based on NFPA 1006 (2021). 7.50 hours lecture and 32.50 hours laboratory. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option) 