The Mountain Institute
What is ITRA?
The International Technical Rescue Association is a non-profit entity that supports rope rescue companies and organizations at a professional standard. Having a professional level ITRA certification means you have not only completed various task items but also have been independently assessed, during a one or two day evaluation, at a very high industry standard.
Rope Level 1
Level 1 technicians are expected to be able to perform as part of a team on sloped terrain, with a non-ambulatory, litter-bound patient at a beginner level. The focus is on basic personal high-angle skills with team-based slope rescue skills.
Rope Level 2
Level 2 technicians are expected to be able to perform as part of a team in a vertical environment with a non-ambulatory, litter-bound patient at an intermediate level. The focus is on advanced personal high-angle skills and team-based vertical rescue skills.
Rope Level 3 (Advanced/Specialist)
Level 3 technicians are responsible for a litter-bound patient moving in horizontal or diagonal directions in free hanging space at an advanced level. The focus is on greater situational awareness, supervision of complex rope rescue techniques, and the dynamic nature of technical rope rescue.
