The Yavapai County Fire Consortium has certified Technical Rescue Technicians which are members on the Prescott Area Regional Response Team. They attended a five week intensive class that covered such topics as confined space rescue, trench rescue, technical rope rescue and swift water rescue. The team may respond to calls in our jurisdiction or to other agencies in need of mutual aid. Team members are required to attend monthly training drills to maintain and further enhance their skills. 

The Consortium supports search and rescue missions across diverse terrains, from rugged wilderness to urban environments. These operations locate and rescue lost hikers, stranded motorists, and others in distress, often under challenging conditions. Technical Rescue Technicians are trained in the use of specialized equipment and techniques to locate, remove and provide immediate medical treatment to victims utilizing their training in the following rescue procedures: 

• Rope Rescue
• Water Rescue
• Confined Space Rescue
• Building Collapse Rescue
• Trench Rescue