NCRC Regional Cave Rescue Seminar

I rec'd the below email from Tim White asking me to post information for the Regional Cave Rescue and Operations Management Seminar on cave diving web sites. While this course will provide information and instruction for the varied aspects of Cave Rescue from dry caves and NOT focus on underwater rescue and recovery it will enhance anyone's knowledge of ropework, knots and other specialized specialized recue techniques, site management etc.. I have had students who have attended this course and were pleased with what they learned. It's hard work ... eat your Wheatties. Regards /ken




The NCRC – Southeastern Region presents:
A Regional Cave Rescue Operations and Management Seminar – Level 1, 2 & 3
June 16 – June 24, 2006
at Union Hill School Somerville, Alabama
(the same location as the 2005 NCRC National Weeklong)

This seminar consists of extensive classroom and fieldwork in all phases of cave rescue including underground environment, vertical rescue, hauling systems, extrication techniques, medical management, communication systems, and the organization and management of cave rescue operations. Basic and advanced course material is presented for students who typically include cavers, emergency services personnel, and emergency managers.

The seminar provides approximately 100 hours of instruction over eight days. Its classes are physically strenuous and participants must be in good physical health. Students should be prepared to work in difficult situations, both above and below ground.

It is very rare and under special circumstances that a Regional is allowed to conduct a Level 3 training. The SE Region is honored that the NCRC BORC approved this Seminar! National Instructors Becky Jones and Rod Dennison will once again be lead instructors for Level 3!
All 3 levels of this Regional training will be conducted and adhere to the same high standards and quality as a National event.

Register now and register early, as class sizes may be limited. For a brochure, registration form and contact information see the training link at: http://ncrc.info or a direct download:
http://www.caves.org/io/ncrc/Southea...ochure2006.pdf

NCRC training is some of the best.
You don't have to be a dry caver to appreciate it. Some of the most important things learned are how to work with others in a stressfull environment, the chain of command at incident scenes, and communication with professinal rescue personell.
Great way to meet new poeple and learn new skills
Highly recommended

Brian