NFPA 1006: Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations is a specialist course for Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services personnel. It covers the rope rescue skills required to access and evacuate casualties from most high angle locations.
Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations is designed to teach students the theories and knowledge of rope rescue to the NFPA 1006 standard.
It includes classroom and practical field exercises. Students advance from over the bank rescues to progressively more difficult vertical scenarios.
Students are trained in pre-planning and size up of rope rescue operations: knots, hitches and anchor systems; belay operations; ascending and descending; raising and lowering systems; and patient packaging and litter tending.
Special emphasis is placed on safety considerations for rescuers, victims and bystanders.
Program Details
ESA DATES AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Notice of any changes will be listed on this website and can be confirmed by contacting ESA by phone or email.
NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations - 2026
Rope 2026-06 - Starts June 22, 2026
- NFPA 1006: Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations - IFSAC/ Proboard- Monday, June 22 to Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 0900 to 1700 hrs, 6 days.
- This is the week following Fire 2026-03E+.
- Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026
Rope 2026-11 - Starts November 2, 2026
- NFPA 1006: Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations - IFSAC/ Proboard- Monday, November 2 to Saturday, November 7, 2026- 0900 to 1700 hrs, 6 days..
- This is the week following Fire 2026-08E+.
- Application Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026
Course presented by ESA meets the requirements for NFPA 1006: Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations (2021 Standard)
Certification
NFPA 1006: Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations - IFSAC/ Proboard
An application for a NFPA 1006: Rope Rescue course at ESA must include the following:
NFPA 1006: Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations - IFSAC/ Proboard/ ESA Certificate
- Proof of age (minimum 18 years)
- Statement that student is in good physical condition.
- Minimum Medical Requirement- Current Standard First Aid
- Current CPR Level C
See Alberta Labour’s list of approved first aid training providers for first aid training in the workplace.
Application
To apply for the Rope Rescue Course at ESA, you must use the ESA application package. Click on Download Application near the top of this page.
It is the responsibility of an applicant to ensure an application submitted to ESA is complete and meets all prerequisites. Acceptance will be confirmed upon receipt of a complete application and full payment of fees.
Submit your completed application and payment by:
E-mail to info@ESAcanada.com
Fax to 780-449-4787, or
Mail, courier or deliver it in person to:
Emergency Services Academy Ltd.
2nd Floor, 161 Broadway Boulevard
Sherwood Park AB T8H 2A8
Questions? Call 780-416-8822 or e-mail info@ESAcanada.com.
ESA 2026 Fees for NFPA 1006 - Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations
Fees for NFPA 1006: Rope Rescue- IFSAC/ Proboard
- Administration Fee (non-refundable): $125.00
- Course Materials: $500.00
- Tuition Fees: $1,475.00
- Total Fees (including GST): $2,100.00
Total fees are due with an application.
ESA fees are subject to review and will be updated by October 1 of each calendar year.
ESA fees and dates are subject to change. Notice of any changes will be listed on this website and can be confirmed by contacting ESA by phone or email.
Class size is limited to 14 students. The first 14 applicants with complete applications and paid fees will be accepted.
Payment of Fees: All course fees are payable to Emergency Services Academy Ltd. Payments may be made by cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Debit Card. Cash payments must be for the correct amount as ESA does not keep any cash onsite.
Funds may be transferred to Emergency Services Academy Ltd. by INTERAC e-Transfer using the ESA email address: e-transfers@ESAcanada.com
ESA Refund Policy for Rope Rescue
- The Administration Fee is non-refundable.
- All fees are non-refundable as of the Application Deadline.
International Students: ESA is not able to accept international students at this time.
Topics covered in the ESA Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations course include:
- Pre-planning and Size Up
- Equipment Selection, Use and Care
- Knots and Anchor Point Selection and Application
- Rope Rigging and Belay Techniques
- Rope Descending
- Changeovers (descending to ascending)
- Passing Knots
- Self Rescue Techniques
- Mechanical Advantage Lifting Techniques
- Stretcher Lifting and Lowering Techniques
The course consists of lectures for the first 2 days and practical training starting on the second and continuing through to the end of the course. Skills competency tracking is part of each practical training session.
Students must attend the full six days of classes.