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2008 Rescue 3 International Instructor Update

Instructors Brent Jones and Trey Smith have just returned from their annual Rescue 3 International Instructor Update in Front Royal, Va. The meeting gave instructors from across Virginia and North Carolina the opportunity to share new ideas and experiences. Instructor Trainer George Lewis shared with the group several new changes coming to the Rescue 3 programs for 2008. Some new changes include:

  • New Quality Assurance Program Implentation

  • Annual Physical Fitness qualifications For SRT Instructors

  • Quality Assurance Inspection Program

  • Instructor Mentoring Program

  • Re-structuring of Instructor Titles 

  • New Student Taskbooks for those seeking NFPA


New Website Design
After months of design, we are proud to launch our new website design that offers more capabilities to our clients than ever before. Here are just a few of the new features we have included within our site.

  • Online pre-registration capabilities

  • New class photo galleries

  • Media gallery that incorporates You tube videos and more!

  • Merchandise and fire & rescue equipment sales

  • Consulting options

  • Useful hyperlinks to a variety of rescue and fire related organizations

  • Downloadable study guides for students taking NC Fire and rescue courses.

  • Fire & Rescue news from around the region.



Shane Williams receives instructor certification with Rescue 3 International.

We would like to congratulate Shane Williams of the Jackson County rescue Squad and Owner of the Dillsboro River company in becoming North Carolina's newest Rescue 3 International Swiftwater and technical rope rescue instructor. Shane has dedicated hundreds of hours of training in preparation of the 4-day instructor candidate evaluation course. Great Job!


Rescue N.C welcomes our newest instructor
Travis Hedden.

After 4 long years of training and taking fire & rescue courses around the Macon County area, FF/ EMT Travis Hedden of the Otto Fire Dept. who serves as a regular class assistant for Rescue NC courses has become the newest Rescue Technician Instructor certified by the N.C. Office of the State Fire Marshall's Office. Travis is currently seeking his EMT-Intermediate certification then plans to go for the EMT Paramedic later next year!


Are you an alumni of the Rescue North Carolina family? Let us know of any recent events you would like to share with your fellow alumni!


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