Tech Training

Rope Rescue Skills Refresh

The Rope Rescue Refresh Course is designed for rescuers who want to renew and sharpen their proficiency in high-angle rescue operations, rope systems, patient movement, and team-based rescue scenarios. Conducted over four and a half days, this course allows students to revisit core rope rescue principles while gaining hands-on experience with current equipment, updated techniques, and modern rescue practices used in today’s technical rescue environment.

Topics:
- Rescue Scene Management
- Rope Rescue Hardware
- Anchor Systems
- Belay Systems
- Rappelling & Ascending
- Lowering Operations
- Haul Systems
- Pickoff Rescues
- Patient Packaging
- Basket Rigging & Tending

The goal of this refresher is to reinforce safe, efficient, and effective rope rescue operations while familiarizing students with updated equipment, evolving rescue methodologies, and current industry best practices through repetition, teamwork, and realistic rescue problem-solving.

Dates: June 29 - July 3, 2026
Cost: $300 (Does not include Room & Board)
Prerequisites: Completion of 2nd Phase Basic Rope Rescue

To book on-campus meals and lodging, call 903-636-9201.
Transportation to and from ALERT is not provided.

Dive Training

Dive Master

Dates: August 3 - 14, 2026
Cost: $1,020 + $19.20 Occupancy Tax (includes Tuition, Room & Board, and Program Fee)
Prerequisites: Completion of 2nd Phase and 3rd Phase Diving, and approval from Lt. Moody

Transportation to and from ALERT is not provided.

Additional fees not paid to ALERT: 
DAN Membership (~$50-$150)
NAUI Membership (~$200)