Upcoming events

This 24-hour program expands upon the awareness level program with a focus on low angle rescues, specifically below grade rescues. This class meets training as outlined in NFPA 1670, 1998 edition and is the pre-requisite for Rope Rescue Operations & Rope Rescue Technician.

Hosted by the Kinnelon Volunteer Fire Company
103 Kiel Ave, Kinnelon, NJ 07405
5/24, 5/26, 5/31, 6/2 7pm-10pm
6/4 & 6/5: 8am-5pm
*technical rescue PPE required
$375 per student

This 24-hour program expands upon the awareness level program with a focus on low angle rescues, specifically below grade rescues. This class meets training as outlined in NFPA 1670, 1998 edition and is the pre-requisite for Rope Rescue Operations & Rope Rescue Technician.


Hosted by the Mt. Bethel Fire Company
128 Mt. Bethel Road, Warren, NJ 07059

6/8, 6/10, 6/15, 6/17: 7pm-10pm
6/18 & 6/19: 8am-5pm
*technical rescue PPE required

$375 per student
Cutoff Date 6/5/22

Swiftwater Rescue Operations
June 11th & 12th, 2022
Hosted by the Livingston Police Department
Maximum Students - 26
Cut Off Date is 6/8/22
$375 per student

RPI is offering a Swiftwater Rescue Operations open enrollment program that will meet technical rescue qualifications for NFPA 1006 & NFPA 1670. Students must be 18 years of age to participate. Pre-Registration is required, all students will receive certificates following successful completion of the program. This is part 2 of a 4-part program Students must provide their own PPE which includes Dry Suit, Class 5 PFD w/tether, water rescue helmet, water boots, water gloves, water knife & whistle. Swiftwater Awareness is required prior to taking Operations. Checks, cash, online payment and purchase orders accepted.
Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Livingston Police Department
Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:00pm at Scudder Falls (Ewing, NJ)

Swiftwater Rescue Technician
June 25th & 26th, 2022 hosted by the East Hanover Police Department
Maximum Students - 26
Cut Off Date is 6/21/22
$375 per student

RPI is offering a Swiftwater Rescue Technician open enrollment program that will meet technical rescue qualifications for NFPA 1006 & NFPA 1670. Students must be 18 years of age to participate. Pre-Registration is required, all students will receive certificates following successful completion of the program. This is part 3 of a 4-part program Students must provide their own PPE which includes Dry Suit, Class 5 PFD w/tether, water rescue helmet, water boots, water gloves, water knife & whistle. Students must have Swiftwater Operations Certificate as a pre-requisite. Checks, cash and purchase orders accepted.
Swiftwater Rescue Technician

Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Tom Rinaldi Recreation Center, 5th Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:00pm at Scudder Falls (Ewing, NJ)

Swiftwater Rescue Technician - REFRESHER - 1 Day Only
June 26th, 2022 hosted by the East Hanover Police Department
Scudder Falls, Ewing, NJ
Maximum Students - 10
Cut Off Date is 6/21/22
$195 per student

RPI is offering a Swiftwater Rescue Technician open enrollment REFRESHER program that will meet technical rescue qualifications for NFPA 1006 & NFPA 1670. Students must be 18 years of age to participate. Pre-Registration is required, all students will receive certificates following successful completion of the program. This is a refresher only and requires proof of completion of Swiftwater Rescue Technician upon registration. Student must provide their own PPE which includes Dry Suit, Class 5 PFD w/tether, water rescue helmet, water boots, water gloves, water knife & whistle. Checks, cash and purchase orders accepted.

Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:00pm at Scudder Falls (Ewing, NJ)