In today’s world, emergency responders are being asked to take on more and more roles. Rope rescue is a growing field in which fire departments, police departments, mountain rescue agencies, and other volunteer organizations are increasingly expected to provide professional service. Many agencies find this difficult as they are prevented from obtaining quality training as a result of limited resources. Peak Rescue Institute is dedicated to educating individuals and organizations in the art and science of rope rescue and related disciplines. We are committed to developing the most competent rescuers possible.

We provide a unique training experience that is the finest in the industry for several reasons:

• A very low student to instructor ratio -- At a maximum 4:1 ratio we far exceed industry standard. This allows for maximum personal instruction.
• Instructor experience -- Our knowledgeable staff has over 200 years of combined experience.
• Immersion atmosphere -- Our standard course takes place in an isolated location with minimal distractions to the learning process. Students learn and practice rope rescue from dawn until dusk while all their needs are met by an unparalleled camp infrastructure and a top-notch meal plan.
• Affordable price -- As a non-profit organization, we are devoted to providing first-rate training at a reasonable price.

We select our instructors based not only on their technical competence but also their passion for teaching. We all take great pleasure in watching our students learn.

In addition to teaching, every Peak Rescue instructor is also a rescue technician for his or her respective agency. This ensures that we don’t teach merely from a theoretical point of view, but from one backed by real-life experience.

In order to stay current with industry standards, Peak Rescue has established a fund for continuing education. Through this fund our instructors can attend other rescue courses at minimal personal cost.

Peak Rescue Institute has made a commitment to an aggressive student to instructor ratio and to keeping the course affordable. Even though all of our instructors are volunteers, student fees only cover our basic operating expenses.

As a result, we need your financial support. Your generous contribution will help subsidize the following programs:

• New Technical Equipment
• Scholarship Fund
• Continuing Education Fund
• Capital Expenditures