Canyon Rescue Technician

The Canyon Rescue Technician (CRT) is a multi-skilled rescuer trained in a combination of technical canyoneering, canyon, cave, river and high angle rescue skills. He is one member of a Rapid Access Team (RAT) of first responders that can quickly access an injured or stranded group of canyoneers, initially assess the scope of the problem, provide escape assistance, first aid for any injured parties and be the liaison between the party being rescued and the High Angle Rescue Team (HART) on the rim. He also has the skill and training to initially package and transport an injured patient to a place in the canyon more accessible to the high angle rescue team or helicopter.