Technology Many rescue operations require a knowledge of the proper use of rope and rigging techniques. Offerings range from the foundations of rigging and rope rescue, to courses that challenge the experienced emergency worker. The Department of Water and Dive Rescue Technology is charged with the responsibility of conducting true rescue courses in an aquatic environment. The department presents a diversity of offerings that meet the needs of personnel who will be faced with all types of surface and below surface rescue challenges. This department places great emphasis on the hazards of water rescue operations, and how to overcome them.
All rescue operations have common threads.
The Department of General Technology's courses present the common threads, or review and reinforce them, or combine them. All emergency personnel must have a background in the fundamentals of rescue, and as these fundamentals evolve with changing times, rescuers must refresh their skills. This department continually evaluates, researches, and updates these required basic skills. Additionally, advanced rescue review courses for experienced rescue personnel are included in this department. An efficient rescue operation is dependent upon command and organization.