NOTE: We are working on updating this Calendar page so that it will only show ATV/UTV SafeRide courses.
Ground Search And Rescue 3 - Command Post
12/02/2023
This is an open enrollment course. You must be current on GSAR2 by Nov 1. This class will most likely be held in in Guadalupe or Comal County, Tx.
Permit Required Confined Space - Horizontal Rescue Only - 20 hour
12/04/2023 - 12/05/2023
Odessa College
Confined Space Rescue Operations Level - 30 hour
12/04/2023 - 12/06/2023
Odessa College
ATV/UTV SAFERIDE Driver Course - Open
12/09/2023 13:00 - 17:00
Once you have completed either:
1.Taking the online SAFERIDE Ecourse and completing the quiz. You may click here to go to the online course: http://www.rescueti.com/adultsaferideecourse/
or
2. Completing the hands on SAFERIDE Classroom with a certified instructor
you may take the SAFERIDE Driver Safety Course. We can conduct Adult and Junior courses together.
Cost is $50. Completion of this course and passing the Course quiz with an eighty percent or higher will make you eligible for the SAFERIDE certification for either ATV or UTV or both**.
**If you want to get the driver course for both ATV and UTV, you must bring a machine from each category.
**UTV training is for Adults 16 and older only!!
ATV or UTV must be in sound mechanical condition, fueled and ready to go when class starts. RTI instructors are not mechanics, nor do we provide fuel.
To register for the SAFERIDE Adult Driver training in person click here
ATV/UTV SAFERIDE Driver Course - Open
12/09/2023 13:00 - 17:00
Once you have completed either:
1.Taking the online SAFERIDE Ecourse and completing the quiz. You may click here to go to the online course: http://www.rescueti.com/adultsaferideecourse/
or
2. Completing the hands on SAFERIDE Classroom with a certified instructor
you may take the SAFERIDE Driver Safety Course. We can conduct Adult and Junior courses together.
Cost is $50. Completion of this course and passing the Course quiz with an eighty percent or higher will make you eligible for the SAFERIDE certification for either ATV or UTV or both**.
**If you want to get the driver course for both ATV and UTV, you must bring a machine from each category.
**UTV training is for Adults 16 and older only!!
ATV or UTV must be in sound mechanical condition, fueled and ready to go when class starts. RTI instructors are not mechanics, nor do we provide fuel.
To register for the SAFERIDE Adult Driver training in person click here
Flood And Swiftwater 1st Responder - PRIVATE Class
12/10/2023
Faust St Bridge, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Click here to register for the FAS 1st Responder: December 10, 2023
This class is private for JW Response Team only.
Class times will be
0900-1200 Lectures on shore
1300-1700 Shore based rescue skills
(Participants will be required to enter the water for wading and some self rescue swimming)
Each person participating in the class will need the following Personal Protective Equipment
USCG approved Type III or Type V rescue PFD
Water or vertical rescue helmet
Wet suit boots or tennis shoes
Highly suggested
A full wet suit or dry suit
RTI will provide all necessary training gear.
**PFD's, helmets and wet suits are available on a first come first serve basis. Each item is available at $10 per day. Contact Wes at RTI (830) 708-7516 for rental request.
Lake Rescue Boat 1 - MCESD2 Private
01/07/2024
Lake Conroe, Texas, USA
Crewman Overboard - Private
01/10/2024
Orlando, Florida
This is a private class for Construction workers that are over water and have the chance of falling in. This will include awareness of surroundings, self rescue, rescue aids from shore or barge, and covering medical aspects of who can be moved and who should not.
Industrial Rope Rescue Technician - 50 hour - PRIVATE
01/08/2024 - 01/12/2024
Odessa College
Click here to register for the IRRT & PRCS classes
This registration will sign you up for both the IRRT and PRCS Classes.
This is a private class for Worley Industries ONLY.
Lake Rescue Boat 1 - MCESD2 Private
01/17/2024
Lake Conroe, Texas, USA
Permit Required Confined Space - 50 hour - PRIVATE
01/15/2024 - 01/19/2024
Odessa College
To register - goto January 8, 2024 and click the link for Industrial Rope Rescue Technician.
This is a private class for Worley Industries ONLY.
Permit Required Confined Space - Operations Level - 30 hour
01/25/2024 - 01/26/2024
Odessa College
Click here to register for the 30 hour Confined Space Horizontal Operations
January 25-26 & 29, 2024
Permit Required Confined Space - Horizontal Rescue Only - 20 hour
01/25/2024 - 01/26/2024
Odessa College
Click here to register for the 20 Hour Confined Space Horizontal Only
This is the two day - 20 hour course.
Permit Required Confined Space - Horizontal Rescue Only - 30 hour
01/29/2024
Odessa College
This is part 2 of the PRCS 30 hour course
Permit Required Confined Space - Operations Level - 30 hour
02/05/2024 - 02/07/2024
Odessa College
Permit Required Confined Space - Horizontal Rescue Only - 20 hour
02/06/2024 - 02/07/2024
Odessa College
Click here to register for the 20 Hour Confined Space Horizontal Only
This is the two day - 20 hour course.
Ground Search And Rescue 1 - Sand Hills, Tx OPEN
02/10/2024 - 02/11/2024
Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department, 4252 Zion Hill Rd, Seguin, TX 78155, USA
This course is open to anyone .
Click here to register for the GSAR 1, February 10-11, 2024
This course will begin at 0800 on day 1 stop for lunch at 1200, resume at 1300 to 1700. We will break for 1 hour and go through night scenarios until 2200. Day 2 is 0800 to 1700.
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios or FRS radios bring them.
Permit Required Confined Space - Horizontal Rescue Only - 20 hour
02/12/2024 - 02/13/2024
Odessa College
Click here to register for the 20 Hour Confined Space Horizontal Only
This is the two day - 20 hour course.
Ground Search And Rescue 2 - Fort Worth, Texas
02/17/2024 - 02/18/2024
Fort Worth, TX 76424, USA
Click here to register for the GSAR 2 - Ft Worth, Tx - 02/17-18/2024
Contact Joe Ringnald for location and specific questions;
Joe Ringnald. (817) 629-2320. or ringo223bt@gmail.com
The course will be :
Saturday
0800-1200 Lectures
1300-1700 Afternoon field exercises
Dark + 3 hours night training
Sunday 0800-1700 All Field Exercises
ATV/UTV SAFERIDE Driver Course - Open
02/23/2024 13:00 - 17:00
1755 Old Marion Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Once you have completed either:
1.Taking the online SAFERIDE Ecourse and completing the quiz. You may click here to go to the online course: http://www.rescueti.com/adultsaferideecourse/
or
2. Completing the hands on SAFERIDE Classroom with a certified instructor
you may take the SAFERIDE Driver Safety Course. We can conduct Adult and Junior courses together.
Cost is $100. Completion of this course and passing the Course quiz with an eighty percent or higher will make you eligible for the SAFERIDE certification for either ATV or UTV or both**.
**If you want to get the driver course for both ATV and UTV, you must bring a machine from each category.
**UTV training is for Adults 16 and older only!!
ATV or UTV must be in sound mechanical condition, fueled and ready to go when class starts. RTI instructors are not mechanics, nor do we provide fuel.
To register for the SAFERIDE Adult Driver training in person click here
Industrial Rope Rescue Technician - 50 hour - Open
02/26/2024 - 03/01/2024
Odessa College
Industrial Rope Rescue Technician - 20 hour
03/04/2024 - 03/05/2024
Odessa College
Confined Space Rescue Operations Level - 30 hour
03/06/2024 - 03/08/2024
Odessa College
Vertical Rescue Tech 1 - Open
03/09/2024 - 03/10/2024
Mineral Wells, TX, USA
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
03/15/2024 - 03/17/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the March 15-17, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: Wesley Meyer
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Competent Tower Climber / Rigger - Open
03/20/2024 - 03/21/2024
Odessa College
Confined Space Rescue Operations Level - 30 hour
03/25/2024 - 03/27/2024
Odessa College
PWC Surf Rescue Tech - Pawley's Island, SC - Private
03/25/2024 - 03/26/2024
Pawleys Island, SC, USA
PWC Surf Rescue Tech - Pawley's Island, SC - Private
03/27/2024 - 03/28/2024
Midway Fire Rescue, 67 St Paul's Pl, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, USA
PWC Surf Rescue Tech - Pawley's Island, SC - Private
03/29/2024 - 03/30/2024
Midway Fire Rescue, 67 St Paul's Pl, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, USA
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
04/02/2024 - 04/04/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the FAST 1 April 2-4, 2023 - New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
04/12/2024 - 04/14/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the April 12-14, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: Larry Denman
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 2 - Dallas - Open
04/12/2024 - 04/13/2024
Dallas, TX, USA
Click here to register for the FAST 2 - Dallas, Tx 4/12-13/24
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800--1700 Advanced water skills
Night training technical skills
Day 2
0800-1700 High Line Tyrolean, Advanced water skills, Search Management
Night training Mock Search
FAST Rescue Boat Tech 1 - New Braunfels, Tx, Open
04/15/2024 - 04/16/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the FRBT 1 - April 15-16, 2024
You must have a current FAST 1 Certification through RTI to be eligible.
Lake Rescue Boat Technician 1 (LRBT1) & PWC Lake Rescue Technician 1 - Brazos River, Weatherford, Tx
04/20/2024 - 04/21/2024
Brazos River, Weatherford, Tx
This is a combination course for those that want the Lake Rescue Boat Tech 1 only or if you currently have PWC's in your department, you can register for both courses.
When you register, you will need to select the correct course you wish to take. THIS WILL AFFECT YOUR INVOICE!!!!
There are 6 options:
1st time or expired certification - Lake Rescue Boat Technician 1 ONLY - $250.00
Recertification - Lake Rescue Boat Technician 1 ONLY - $125.00
1st time or expired certification - PWC Rescue Technician ONLY - $250.00
Recertification - PWC Rescue Technician ONLY - $250.00
1st time or expired certification - Lake Rescue Boat Technician 1 & PWC Rescue Tech COMBINATION - $300.00
Recertification - Lake Rescue Boat Technician 1 & PWC Rescue Tech COMBINATION - $150.00
***If you select recertification, we will check to verify eligibility. Certification must be through RTI and current.
Click here to register for the LRBT & LPWC - April 20-21, 2024
Lake / Bay Rescue Boat - PRIVATE
04/23/2024
DAY 1 -
0800 - 1200 Lecture
1300 - 1700 Boat Skills
Lake / Bay Rescue Boat - PRIVATE
04/24/2024
DAY 2 -
0800 - 1700 Boat Skills Offshore
Lake / Bay Rescue Boat - PRIVATE
04/25/2024
DAY 2 -
0800 - 1700 Boat Skills Offshore
FAST Rescue Boat Tech 1 - Dallas, Tx, Open
04/27/2024 - 04/28/2024
Dallas, TX, USA
Joe Ringnald - Lead Instructor
817-629-2320. ringo223bt@gmail.com
You must have a current FAST 1 Certification through RTI to be eligible.
Click here to register for the FRBT 1 - Dallas, Tx - 4/27-28/24
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
05/03/2024 - 05/05/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the May 3-5, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Tech 1 - Dallas, Tx - Ringnald - Open
05/07/2024 - 05/09/2024
Trinity River, Dallas, Tx, Texas, USA
Joe Ringnald - Lead Instructor
817-629-2320. ringo223bt@gmail.com
Click here to register for the FAST 1 - Dallas, Tx 5/7-9/24
$385.00
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - NMBFD
05/13/2024 - 05/15/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the May 13-15, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
North Myrtle Beach FD personnel need only register here for all three classes.
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
RTI Instructor Orientation - North Myrtle Beach FD
05/15/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
For North Myrtle Beach FD Personnel
FAST Rescue Boat Tech 1 - NEW BRAUNFELS, Tx, Open
05/16/2024 - 05/17/2024
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX, USA
You must have a current FAST 1 Certification through RTI to be eligible.
Click here to register for the FRBT 1 - New Braunfels, Tx - 5/16-17/24
Vertical Rescue Tech 2 - Open
05/18/2024 - 05/19/2024
Mineral Wells, TX, USA
Click here to register for the VRT 2 in Mineral Wells, Texas 05/18-19/2024
You must have completed RTI's VRT 1 within the past 3 years to be eligible.
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
05/19/2024 - 05/21/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the May 20-22, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
Denison FD personnel need only register here for all three classes.
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
FAST Rescue Boat Tech 1 - NEW BRAUNFELS, Tx, Open
05/22/2024 - 05/23/2024
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX, USA
You must have a current FAST 1 Certification through RTI to be eligible.
Click here to register for the FRBT 1 - New Braunfels, Tx - 5/23-24/24
FAST 1 & FRBT 1 Recert - Private
06/03/2024 - 06/04/2024
Broken Bow, OK 74728, USA
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
06/07/2024 - 06/09/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the June 7-9, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Tech 1 - Dallas, Tx - Ringnald - Open
06/07/2024 - 06/09/2024
Trinity River, Dallas, Tx, Texas, USA
Joe Ringnald - Lead Instructor
817-629-2320. ringo223bt@gmail.com
Click here to register for the FAST 1 Dallas 6/7-9/24
$385.00
Lake Rescue Boat Technician 1 - Lake Granbury, Tx - OPEN
06/22/2024 - 06/23/2024
Lake Granbury, Texas, USA
Joe Ringnald - Lead Instructor
Click here to register for the LRBT1 - Lake Granbury, Tx - 6/22-23/24
Ground Search And Rescue 1 - Fort Worth, Texas
06/29/2024 - 06/30/2024
Fort Worth, TX 76424, USA
Click here to register for the GSAR 1 June 29-30, 2024
Contact Joe Ringnald for location and specific questions;
Joe Ringnald. (817) 629-2320. or ringo223bt@gmail.com
The course will be :
Saturday
0800-1200 Lectures
1300-1700 Afternoon field exercises
Dark + 3 hours night training
Sunday 0800-1700 All Field Exercises
2024 Colorado Jeep Trip
06/28/2024 - 07/07/2024
South Fork, CO 81154, USA
Jeeps and other 4x4 vehicles are invited. We'll be camping around South Fork & Creede, Colorado. Exact location will be forwarded to those that are invited and confirm they are going.
If you are interested, contact Wes.Meyer@PapaWesAdventures.com or 830-708-7516 for details and location.
*** Trip, dates and location may vary with health conditions***
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 2 - Dallas - Open
07/12/2024 - 07/13/2024
Dallas, TX, USA
Click here to register for the FAST 2 Dallas - 7/12-13/2024
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800--1700 Advanced water skills
Night training technical skills
Day 2
0800-1700 High Line Tyrolean, Advanced water skills, Search Management
Night training Mock Search
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
07/12/2024 - 07/14/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the July 12-14, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
FAST Rescue Boat Tech 1 - Dallas, Tx, Open
07/20/2024 - 07/21/2024
Dallas, TX, USA
Joe Ringnald - Lead Instructor
817-629-2320. ringo223bt@gmail.com
You must have a current FAST 1 Certification through RTI to be eligible.
Click here to register for the FRBT 1 - Dallas, Tx - 7/20-21/2024
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
08/02/2024 - 08/04/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the August 2-4, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
09/06/2024 - 09/08/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the September 6-8, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
10/18/2024 - 10/20/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the October 18-20, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Ground Search And Rescue 2 - Sand Hills, Tx OPEN
10/26/2024 - 10/27/2024
Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department, 4252 Zion Hill Rd, Seguin, TX 78155, USA
This course is open to anyone that has a current GSAR 1 through Rescue Training International.
Click here to register for the GSAR 2, February 10-11, 2024
This course will begin at 0800 on day 1 stop for lunch at 1200, resume at 1300 to 1700. We will break for 1 hour and go through night scenarios until 2200. Day 2 is 0800 to 1700.
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios or FRS radios bring them.
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
11/01/2024 - 11/03/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the November 1-3, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
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