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Heavy Technical Rescue

HTR Chief - Sam Burnette

samuel.burnette[located_at]vdfp[period]virginia[period]gov — Division Chief

1005 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen, Virginia 23059-4500
Phone Number: 804/ 249-1969
Fax: 804/371-3209
E-mail: samuel.burnette[located_at]vdfp[period]virginia[period]gov

farrah.pinckney[located_at]vdfp[period]virginia[period]gov — Office Specialist
Phone Number: 804-249-4174

About the Chief

The HTR Chief provides the comprehensive oversight for the Heavy Technical Rescue Program in the Commonwealth. In addition, the HTR Chief provides the specialized training for Virginia's Fire Service in relation to the HTR Program. The HTR Chief maintains a comprehensive list of the instructor cadre, locations of logistical trailers for support, and the on-going training sites throughout the Commonwealth.

Heavy and Technical Rescue Teams

Heavy and 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 1 Technical Rescue Team
Steve Parrott (Chesterfield Fire & Emergency Medical Services)
Scotty Roberts (County of Henrico, Division of Fire)

Division 2 Technical Rescue Team
Kevin Shifflet (Harrisonburg Fire Department)
Scott Garber (Staunton Fire & Rescue)

Division 3 Technical Rescue Team
Walt Bailey (Lynchburg Fire & EMS Department)

Division 4 Technical Rescue Team
J.C. Bolling (Bristol Fire Department)
Gary Estep (Bristol Fire Department)

Division 5 Technical Rescue Team
Pat Seigh (Virginia Task Force 2 -Tidewater Regional Technical Rescue Team)
Dennis Keane (Virginia Task Force 2 -Tidewater Regional Technical Rescue Team)

Division 6 Technical Rescue Team
David Jones (Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department)
Steve Simons (Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department)

Division 7 Technical Rescue Team
Bob Zoldos (Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department)

Inventory Repair/Replacement

For the convenience of submitting repair and/or replacement information to a Division Office after your course has been completed, please use the following link to submit this information.

Heavy and Technical Rescue Inventory Repair/Replacement online form

Upcoming Course Information

Click here for 2010 Spring Course offerings

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What HTR classes are offered and how do I register?

    All funded HTR classes are advertised online four weeks prior to class start date (exception: HTR classes associated with Regional Schools will not have online registration).
    1. Go to www.vafire.com
    2. Click on FSTRS (lower right side of screen)
    3. Enter your information
    4. Submit
    5. Take course
      - Non funded classes are only posted if the hosting jurisdiction requests.

  2. What are the prerequisites for HTR courses?

    • Vehicle Rescue Awareness and Operations--18 years of age
    • Vehicle Rescue Technician--18 years of age, completed Vehicle Rescue Awareness and Operations course and HazMat Operations
    • Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations Phase 1--18 years of age
    • Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations Phase 2--18 years of age, completed Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations Phase 1 and successfully pass a written and practical pretest
    • Rope Rescue Technician--18 years of age, completed Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations Phases 1 and 2 and HazMat Operations and successfully pass a written and practical pretest
    • Trench Rescue Awareness and Operations--18 years of age
    • Trench Rescue Technician--18 years of age, completed Trench Rescue Awareness and Operations and HazMat Operations - Confined Space Rescue Awareness and Operations--18 years of age, documented training with an SCBA (Fire Dept. training report, fit test)
    • Confined Space Rescue Technician--18 years of age, completed Confined Space Awareness and Operations and Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations Phase 2 and HazMat Operations

  3. What are the prerequisites to apply for HTR Specialist?

    (Specialist is a person who has the required background of courses taken and completes the HTR testing process and can be utilized as an assisting instructor for HTR courses)

    • Vehicle Rescue Technician
    • Rope Rescue Technician
    • Confined Space Technician
    • Trench Rescue Technician
    • Instructor II
    • EMT B
    • HazMat Operations
    • Letter from Chief
    • Resume
    • Minimum of 5 years with Department

  4. What gear is recommended for the HTR Courses?

    Full Fire Fighter Gear (if possible) or heavy duty coveralls, long sleeve shirt, long pants, work boots, gloves and eye protection.

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