All Hands Fire

Preparation for our ROPETOBERFEST is in its final days. Instructors from AllHandsFire and Capital Technical Rescue depart Sunday and Monday. Rope Rescue Training at the Petzl Technical Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah begins on Tuesday, October 6. We will be welcoming students from multiple states including Alaska and California.

Stay tuned for event updates, photos, and videos from the world class PTI facility at Petzl.

VEHICLE RESCUE EXTRICATION TRAINING

All Hands Fire Equipment & Training recently delivered Vehicle Rescue Extrication Training to the members of Lower Alloways Creek Fire Company in Salem County, NJ.

Training kicked off with an evening classroom session and comprehensive tool review, followed by a full day of hands-on training. Members had the opportunity to put techniques into practice while working through realistic vehicle extrication evolutions.

🔥 Looking to bring quality, hands-on training to your department? All Hands Fire offers a robust selection of fire and rescue training programs, including courses that can be customized to meet your department’s specific needs, equipment, and training objectives.

🌐 Visit AllHandsFireTraining.com
📧 Contact [email protected]

09/23/2026: The “Step Up and Lead” program was delivered yesterday in Bozeman, Montana. Instructor and Author Chief Frank Viscuso presented to a full house of outstanding and dedicated firefighters.

Interested in the “Step Up and Lead” program or any of our many training programs? Please contact [email protected] and visit AllHandsFireTraining.com.

09/12/2026: AllHandsFire welcomed firefighters from Seaside Heights Fire Department in Ocean County, NJ to our training center. Students received the Fire Innovations CORE escape systems End User training program.

AllHandsFire is an authorized dealer and trainer for Fire Innovations For detail on products and training, please contact [email protected]

Earlier this month, AllHandsFire delivered escape systems training to the Summit Fire Department in Union County, NJ. The training was conducted in their new state of the art firehouse, which features an area specifically designed for various training evolutions.

The department uses the Petzl EXO escape systems with Gemtor Harness.

Summit FD is a long-time customer and we very much appreciate not only their valued business, but their outstanding staff.

Interested in escape systems equipment and training? Contact [email protected]

SWIFTWATER RESCUE REFRESHER TRAINING

On Saturday, September 12, AllHandsFire delivered Swiftwater Rescue Annual Refresher Training to members of Princeton Fire, First Aid & Rescue, along with Princeton OEM personnel in Mercer County, New Jersey.

The training focused on maintaining and strengthening critical swiftwater rescue skills, including fundamental rescue operations and technician-level techniques.

Annual refresher training is essential for rescue teams to maintain proficiency, reinforce best practices, and remain prepared for the challenges of swiftwater and flood emergencies.

A big thank you to the members of Princeton Fire, First Aid & Rescue and OEM for their continued commitment to training, preparedness, and public safety.

Looking for swiftwater rescue, surface water rescue, or technical rescue training for your department or organization? Contact [email protected] to learn more about upcoming programs.

🚨 ESCAPE SYSTEMS TRAINING 🚨 NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA

This past week, AllHandsFire instructors had the opportunity to deliver Firefighter Escape Systems Training to members of the Easton Fire Department and Wilson Fire Department in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

The training included both Basic End-User Training and Train-the-Trainer, providing firefighters with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to effectively use and teach personal escape systems.

Training focused on the Sterling FCX Escape System and Gemtor Harness, with AllHandsFire providing the instruction, Sterling escape systems, and Gemtor harnesses.

Firefighter escape systems are an important component of firefighter survival and emergency egress, and our goal is to ensure firefighters understand not only how to use the equipment, but also how to train others within their departments.

A huge thank you to the Easton Fire Department and their outstanding staff for the hospitality, professionalism, and the opportunity to spend some time together sharing knowledge—and a few laughs along the way.

If your department is looking for firefighter escape systems training, Train-the-Trainer programs, Sterling FCX escape systems, or Gemtor harnesses, contact [email protected] to discuss your department’s training and equipment needs.

🧗‍♂️ ROPE RESCUE PROFESSIONALS — THIS ONE IS FOR YOU.

Take your rope skills to the next level with this focused, hands-on rope training event at the Petzl Technical Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah.

This unique training venue was specifically designed to challenge and develop rope rescue and rope access professionals—giving you the opportunity to train in an environment unlike a traditional classroom.

📅 October 5–9, 2026
📍 Petzl Technical Institute — Salt Lake City, Utah

CHOOSE YOUR TRAINING

🔹 Option 1 — Rope Rescue Technician
Build and refine the technical skills required for complex rope rescue operations.

🔹 Option 2 — Advanced Access, Rigging & Rope Workshop
Take your rope systems, access techniques, rigging, and problem-solving skills further.

💰 $1,895 per person

Your registration includes:
🏨 Hotel accommodations
🥐 Breakfast
🥪 Lunch
🧗‍♂️ Hands-on program focused rope training

Whether you’re a rope rescue technician, technical rescue team member, rope access professional, instructor, or rescue leader, this is an opportunity to train hard, refine your systems, and learn alongside other professionals.

⚠️ Space is limited. Don’t wait to secure your spot.

👉 Course details & registration:
https://www.allhandsfire.com/Petzl-Rope-Rescue-Training-2026

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