Our Courses
Specialty Rescue Training provides world class training certified by Rescue 3 International.
WATER COURSES
We provide a variety of water related courses designed for rescuers or anyone working near water. Our courses meet or exceed the NFPA…
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ROPE COURSES
From basic, over-the-bank rope skills, to high-line tyroleans in an urban setting, or tower rescue, we can provide NFPA compliant low angle, steep…
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BOAT COURSES
Our Rescue Boat Operations courses cover both boat handling and rescue techniques in a range of environments, from basic boat handling on still…
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INDUSTRIAL ROPE COURSES
Our Industrial Rope courses cover the challenges that workers face on a daily basis. We offer rope rescue courses in both urban and wilderness environments…..
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About Specialty Rescue Training
Specialty Rescue Training specializes in assisting departments in meeting the stringent training requirements of NFPA and NIMS.
We are here to help you meet your training goals
Dan Wheeley, owner of Specialty Rescue Training, is an Instructor Trainer for Rescue 3 International and the Rescue 3 Regional Director for the Midwest Region. He is also an instructor for the State of Tennessee (TARS).
Dan has been teaching water and rope rescue classes for over 10 years. With an extensive background in whitewater, and experience in the commercial rafting industry as an outfitter manager, he brings a little extra to the Swiftwater Rescue programs he teaches. Dan works as the EMS and Rescue Chief for Washington County – Johnson City EMS who provides the technical rescue for his area.