Technical rescue refers to those specialized protocols put into use for emergencies requiring complex interventions in order to access, stabilize, and extricate a patient. These emergencies often involve patients who are far from any nearby roads, on a mountain, in moving and/or very cold water, or otherwise compromised due to elements of weather or access.

Rescue's Technical Rescue Team (TRT) was established for the purpose of elevating the level of care immediately available to our community in the event of such an emergency. Our TRT is currently comprised of 14 Rescue EMT's and includes Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic level providers. Our team is on 24/7 standby and is activated whenever patient access at an incident may require specialized protocols.

Rescue's TRT is certified at the national level for High Angle, Low Angle, Vehicle Extrication, Cold Water, and Swift Water protocols.

Throughout the year Rescue Inc. hosts classes in technical rescue skills and procedures, and community members are encouraged to participate.

For more information about Rescue's Technical Rescue operations, please contact:

Drew Hazelton, Paramedic
Captain, Rescue Inc. Technical Rescue Team
(802) 257-7679
dhazelton@rescueinc.org