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Rescue Training
Come learn from the best! Empact is the premier rescue training organization in the Pacific Northwest, currently offering Rescue Systems 1, Rope Rescue Technician, Advanced Rope Rescue courses, and specialty courses for private sector and government customers.
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Why choose Empact? It's simple, experience matters! All of Empact's courses are taught by current career firefighters active in their local and regional technical rescue teams, and many are active US&R Task Force members with extensive domestic and international deployment and response experience.
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Empact's courses are focused on current firefighters and emergency response professionals and put a premium on the development of hands-on skills and scenario-based training.
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Empact's courses meet the standards set by NFPA 1006, JPR's for technical rescue; and prepare the firefighter to operate at the corresponding levels established by NFPA 1670.
Rescue Systems 1
Rescue Systems 1 is a fast paced, hands on course designed to provide the line firefighter with essential rescue skills. Topics include low- and high- angle rope systems, shoring, cribbing, breaching, and heavy lift; all using commonly available tools. Meets the NFPA 1006 JPR's for operations level rope and structural collapse.
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2024 Scheduled Courses
May 6-9; Bremerton, WA
September 9-12; Bremerton, WA
2025 Scheduled Courses
May 12-15; Bremerton, WA
September 15-18; Bremerton, WA
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Structural Collapse Technician
Structural Collapse Technician (Rescue Systems 2) is an advanced rescue course designed to prepare the firefighter or rescue technician to operate effectively during complex structural collapse incidents. Topics include metal and reinforced concrete breaching, search techniques, advanced shoring, and the use of specialized tools. Meets the NFPA 1006 JPR's for technician level structural collapse.
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Scheduled Courses
Coming Soon!
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Rope Rescue Technician
Rope Rescue Technician is an advanced ropes course designed to provide the firefighter or rescue technician with advanced rope rescue skills. Topics include multi-point anchor systems, 2-rope offset horizontal operations, pick-off rescues, and tended litter raises and lowers. Meets the NFPA 1006 JPR's for technician level rope rescue.
2024 Scheduled Courses
June 3-7; Bremerton, WA
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2025 Scheduled Courses
June 2-6; Location TBD
September 22-26; TBD
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Confined Space Rescue Technician
Confined Space Rescue Technician is an advanced course that equips firefighters and rescue technicians with specialized skills for safe and effective confined space rescue operations. Topics include rescuer safety, atmospheric monitoring, patient packaging, tripod systems, and confined space rope rescue techniques. Meets the NFPA 1006 JPR's for technician level confined space rescue.
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2025 Scheduled Courses
March 10-14; Location TBD
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Upcoming Courses
Mon, Sep 09Bremerton Emergency Training CenterSep 09, 2024, 8:30 AM – Sep 12, 2024, 6:30 PMBremerton Emergency Training Center, 5151 Linden, Bremerton, WA 98312, USARescue Systems 1 is a fast paced, hands on course designed to provide the line firefighter with essential rope and structural collapse rescue skills. Meets the NFPA 1006 JPR's for operations level rope and structural collapse.
Sorry, this class is full.Mon, Oct 07Kyiv, UkraineOct 07, 2024, 8:30 AM – Oct 11, 2024, 6:30 PMKyiv, Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000Rescue Systems 1 is a fast paced, hands on course designed to provide the line firefighter with essential rope and structural collapse rescue skills. Meets the NFPA 1006 JPR's for operations level rope and structural collapse.
Sorry, this class is full.Mon, Feb 03Benque Viejo del Carmen, BelizeFeb 03, 2025, 8:30 AM – Feb 07, 2025, 6:30 PMBenque Viejo del Carmen, Belize, Benque Viejo del Carmen, BelizeSwiftwater Rescue Technician is an advanced water rescue course that provides emergency responders with the skills to perform complex rescues in swift water and flood environments. Meets NFPA 1006 job performance requirements for technician-level swiftwater rescue.
Mon, Mar 10Location is TBDMar 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – Mar 14, 2025, 5:00 PMLocation is TBDConfined Space Rescue Technician is an advanced course that equips firefighters and rescue personnel with the specialized skills needed to perform complex rescues in permit-required confined spaces. Meets NFPA 1006 job performance requirements for technician-level confined space rescue.
Mon, May 12Bremerton Emergency Training CenterMay 12, 2025, 8:30 AM – May 15, 2025, 6:30 PMBremerton Emergency Training Center, 5151 Linden, Bremerton, WA 98312, USARescue Systems 1 is a fast paced, hands on course designed to provide the line firefighter with essential rope and structural collapse rescue skills. Meets the NFPA 1006 JPR's for operations level rope and structural collapse.
Mon, Jun 02Location is TBDJun 02, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jun 06, 2025, 4:00 PMLocation is TBDRope Rescue Technician is an advanced ropes course designed to provide the firefighter or rescue technician with advanced rope rescue skills. Meets the NFPA 1006 JPR's for technician level rope rescue.- Mon, Sep 15Bremerton Emergency Training CenterSep 15, 2025, 8:30 AM – Sep 18, 2025, 6:30 PMBremerton Emergency Training Center, 5151 Linden, Bremerton, WA 98312, USARescue Systems 1 is a fast paced, hands on course designed to provide the line firefighter with essential rope and structural collapse rescue skills. Meets the NFPA 1006 JPR's for operations level rope and structural collapse.
Mon, Sep 22Location is TBDSep 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – Sep 26, 2025, 4:00 PMLocation is TBDRope Rescue Technician is an advanced ropes course designed to provide the firefighter or rescue technician with advanced rope rescue skills. Meets the NFPA 1006 JPR's for technician level rope rescue.
Sorry, this class is full.Mon, Oct 13San Ignacio, BelizeOct 13, 2025, 8:30 AM – Oct 16, 2025, 6:30 PMSan Ignacio, Belize, San Ignacio, BelizeRescue Systems 1 is a fast paced, hands on course designed to provide the line firefighter with essential rope and structural collapse rescue skills. Meets the NFPA 1006 JPR's for operations level rope and structural collapse.
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CUSTOM & TRAVEL COURSES
Empact is pleased to offer custom courses or stock courses at your location. We have provided custom courses for businesses, communities, non-fire government agencies, and rescue teams. If you're looking for something special, or if you'd like one of our stock courses at your location, we'd be happy to discuss options with you.
TESTIMONIALS
...[I] go[t] so much out of being in the field and a dozen little practical things that I had read about...A bunch of tiny little things that the veterans I think just took for granted, were really helpful for me to see and experience in person.
Firefighter/Rope Technician/2021
"All [the] instructors were great. Knowledgeable. Friendly. Made sure you understood the why"
Firefighter/Rescue Systems 1/2020
I appreciated getting repetitions on evolutions that we are low frequency. I also appreciated how the instructors were able to pivot and address some of the issues that came up during this course.
Firefighter/Rescue Systems 1/2022