REMS Qualification Course

Rapid Extraction Module Training Course

Date: 7-21 March 2022

Cost: $2,500 per person
 

Wildland firefighting, Search & Rescue and wilderness medical operations are inherently dangerous as a profession. While safety is the primary concern
during all operations, unintended incidents do occur which result in injury or illness to firefighters and responders. Then also, some of our victims find themselves in precarious positions that require the field expertise and training to manage and execute a rescue operation.

It is the intent of the Rapid Extraction Module or "REMS" team to provide firefighters, responders, and victims, who are unable to egress under their own
power, a safe and secure transport to traditional medical transports,  while simultaneously receiving the appropriate medical attention.

While REMS does not intend to replace ground or air transport, ideal conditions may not exist
due to a number of circumstances such as heavy smoke inversion, no roads, or equipment
malfunctions. REMS provides incident managers another option to reach incapacitated crew members and victims. Teams are fully equipped resources, prepared to package and transport injured or ill personnel out of austere environments to the appropriate medical care unit. Traditional REMS Teams are made up of four individuals, but can be as small as two personnel depending on the incident. 

Each training day will review a different concept and then apply it to field training scenarios. 

Class includes:
- Low Angle Rescue Techniques
- High Angle Rescue Techniques

- Small Unit Rescue Operations Management
- Long Term Extrication Management
- Vehicle Access and Stabilization
- Helicopter Operational Considerations & Landing Zone Ops
- Austere Medical Care Considerations

Course Prerequisites:
- Previous Rope Rescue training is highly encouraged
- SAR Certification or Wildland Fire Red Card
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or higher medical certification

Participants that successfully complete the training will receive a NFPA 1006 Rope Technician certificate & a certificate of REMS training completion. This course exceeds Firescope IC-223-12 training requirements.