Technical rescue refers to those aspects of saving life or property that employ the use of tools and skills that exceed those normally reserved for firefighting and rescue. These disciplines include rope rescue, swiftwater rescue, dive rescue, confined space rescue, snow and ice rescue, cave rescue, trench/excavation rescue, and building collapse rescue, among others. In the United States, Technical Rescues will often have multiple jurisdictions operating together to effect the rescue, and will often use the Incident Command System to manage the incident and resources at scene.

References: High Angle Rescue Techniques, 3rd Edition, by Tom Vines and Steve Hudson, Elvesier, Seacaucus, NJ, 2005. ISBN 0-323-01914-5. Field Guide Supplement ISBN 0-323-01913-7.

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Emergency Management Academy of New Zealand provides a comprehensive range of technical rescue training

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