This is the Climbing & Ground Support course, with the Rescue module added. The class size will be limited to 12 climbing students and six ground support students. Everyone attending the Ground Support class will be trained in everything the climber receives but will NOT get off the ground, making them a GREAT ground support person for a climber.
Basic Climbing students must be recommended by their Unit Leader/Blue Cap via the Basic Climbing Recommendation Form (Click here to download the form). No recommendation form is needed for Ground Support students.
This class starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, and ends with Rescue Training Saturday afternoon, March 28. Cost for the training is $45 (non-refundable unless the course in canceled) and includes all training and reference material which you will keep.
Prerequisites:
- Current Texans on Mission (TXM) credentials
- Texans on Mission Basic Chainsaw Training
- Climbing students only: Recommendation from student's Chainsaw Blue Cap using the BASIC CLIMBING RECOMMENDATION form. Click here to download the form.*
Students should come dressed for field operations — long pants, preferably long-sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots (sandals, tennis shoes, canvas type shoes and sneakers are not permitted); no shorts.
* Completed recommendation form MUST be emailed to David Meyer (davidmeyertx@verizon.net) at least seven days before the class begins.
Accommodations will be at Clear Fork Baptist Church under deployment conditions. Cots and associated personal supplies are required. Meals are provided by TXM; the first meal will be breakfast on Wednesday, March 25. Shower unit will be available on-site, no laundry service.
Climbing / Ground Support and Rescue Academy
Clear Fork Baptist Church
100 Ragle Road
Weatherford TX 76087
If you have any questions before the event, please call David Meyer at (214) 868-0181, or email davidmeyertx@verizon.net
Registration Options (select only one training option below):
Tuesday, March 24 (6 p.m.) – Saturday, March 28 (3 p.m.):
Climbing & Rescue Academy @ $45 (limit 12)
Ground Support & Rescue Academy @ $45 (limit 6)
Saturday, March 28 (8 a.m.–3 p.m.):
Specialty Training Descriptions
Chainsaw-Climbing Training
This is the Climbing class with the Rescue module added. All climbing students will receive hands-on training with a variety of climbing techniques, skills, and equipment, all with an extreme emphasis on safety. The curriculum wraps up with a day of climber rescue training with hands-on practice getting distressed climbers safely to the ground.
Prerequisite:
- Current Texans on Mission DR credentials
- Texans on Mission Basic Chainsaw Training
- Recommendation from students Chainsaw Blue Cap per the BASIC CLIMBING RECOMMENDATIONform* (form currently available from David Meyer)
Students should come dressed for field operations — long pants, preferably long-sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots (sandals, tennis shoes, canvas type shoes and sneakers are not permitted); no shorts.
Chainsaw-Ground Support Training
This is Ground Support training. You will NOT get off the ground, and this course will make you a GREAT Ground Support person for a climber.
Prerequisites:
- Current Texans on Mission DR credentials
- Texans on Mission Chainsaw-Basic Training
Students should come dressed for field operations — long pants, preferably long-sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots (sandals, tennis shoes, canvas type shoes and sneakers are not permitted); no shorts.
Chainsaw-Rescue Training
Target Audience: All chainsaw Blue Caps and their designated Lead Person(s), any chainsaw trained person interested in climber rescue training.
Students should come dressed for field operations — long pants, preferably long-sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots (sandals, tennis shoes, canvas type shoes and sneakers are not permitted); no shorts.