Attending the North American Tree Climbing Championship in New Braunfels? Want to take your climbing to the next level?
Take advantage of this pre-competition workshop presented qualified instructor and certified arborist Kristoffer Rasmussen. This training will feature hands-on practical experience you can take back to your company to ensure readiness in aerial rescue.
The Aerial Rescue Workshop covers.
1) Emergency Preparedness & Response, including job site hazard analysis, communication protocols, and equipment readiness.
2) Aerial Rescue Protocol addresses self-rescue, assisted rescue, and victim stabilization.
3) Hazards and Precautions focus on electrical risks, tree failure, and PPE.
4) Rescue Techniques include SRS/MRS systems, ground-assisted lowers, and aerial lift rescues.
5) First Aid and EMS Coordination covers CPR, injury management, and working with responders.
The session concludes with key takeaways, Q&A, and rubrics that can be used to evaluate aerial rescue competence.
Class size limited! Register Now!!
Please bring personal PPE
Agenda - March 20
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM (15 min) | Introduction
● Workshop objectives, importance of aerial rescue, industry standards (ANSI Z133, OSHA).
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM (30 min) | Emergency Preparedness & Response
● Developing an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), job site hazard analysis, equipment readiness.
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM (30 min) | Aerial Rescue Protocol
● Self-rescue vs. assisted rescue, assessing the situation, victim stabilization, calling EMS.
● The importance of AR policy.
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM (30 min) | Aerial Rescue Hazards and Precautions
● Electrical risks, structural failure, suspension trauma, proper PPE, and mitigation strategies.
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM (15 min) | Break
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM (75 min) | Aerial Rescue Techniques (Demonstrations)
● SRS vs. MRS systems, ground-assisted lowers, pickoff rescues, aerial lift rescues.
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM (30 min) | First Aid and EMS Coordination
● CPR, bleeding control, fractures, shock management, working with EMS, incident reporting.
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM (45 min) | Conclusion & Q&A
● Key takeaways, reinforcing best practices, open discussion, certification, using AR rubrics.
4.5 CEUs
Course Pricing
$85.00 USD
Cancellation Policy
A processing fee of $15 USD will be charged for all cancellations received on or before March 10, 2025. Cancellations after March 11, 2025, will be charged the full amount of the registration fee. Cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected].
Kristoffer Rasmussen has dedicated over 30 years to advancing tree care, safety training, and urban forest preservation. With experience as a municipal, commercial, and residential arborist, he shares insights and stories from a lifetime in the field. As a Certified Treecare Safety Professional, Certified Tree Climber, TCI Accreditation Auditor, and Red Cross CPR/First Aid Instructor, Kristoffer is committed to the safety and growth of arborists and their communities. He plays a pivotal role in assessing and accrediting tree care companies, driving them toward excellence and adherence to industry standards. His passion for sustainable practices and fostering collaboration makes him a respected leader and advocate in arboriculture.
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