About the Program
The Special Operations Division at the Virginia Department of Fire Programs will soon implement changes to the Heavy Technical Rescue curriculum.
Special Operations Division Chief Chad Riddleberger discusses the changes in this video regarding the updated course progression within the Heavy Technical Rescue curriculum.
Introduction to Technical Rescue Awareness is a required online offering in Cornerstone OnDemand that is the gateway to the HTR programs. All fire service personnel new to the HTR curriculum must complete the Introduction to Technical Rescue Awareness and all personnel that are currently in programming are highly encouraged to take the class.
For questions regarding the updated course progression chart and individual course offerings, contact Chad Riddleberger at Chadwick.Riddleberger@vdfp.virginia.gov.
Divisional Technical Rescue Teams Technical Rescue Teams have been designated in seven (7) divisions through out the Commonwealth. They provide specialized emergency response services such as: Trench Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Vehicle Rescue, Water Rescue, Rope Rescue, Farm Machinery Rescue, Structural Collapse Rescue, and Wilderness Search Rescue. These teams are activated through the State EOC: 800-468-8892
Division | Contact | Department | Phone | |
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Division 1 | Amy Burnette | Chesterfield Fire & Emergency Medical Services | 804-748-1431 | burnettea@chesterfield.gov |
Division 2 | Stephen Morris | Harrisonburg Fire Department | 540-432-7703 | steve.morris@harrisonburgva.gov |
Division 3 | Sean Regan | Lynchburg Fire & EMS Department | 434-546-1648 | sean.regan@lynchburgva.gov |
Division 4 | Tyler Wright | Bristol Fire Department | 423-268-6124 | tyler.wright@bristolva.org |
Division 5 | John Ruble | Virginia Beach Fire Department | 757-348-9217 | jruble@vbgov.com |
Division 6 | David Hoback | Roanoke Fire-EMS | 540-529-6802 | david.hoback@roanokeva.gov |
Division 7 | Matt Burns | Fairfax County Fire & Rescue | 703-246-4681 | matthew.burns@fairfaxcounty.gov |