RTS - Rescue Training Specialties

10/26/2025

Sharing our deepest thoughts and prayers for the family, friends and colleagues. We know what we do is life-saving and we appreciate deeply those who sacrifice all in service. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CS7WJFxbX/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Rescue technician and advanced EMT Fred Kemp, who had served with the Washington County/Johnson City EMS for 28 years, died during a training exercise on Wednesday. https://www.wate.com/news/tennessee/fred-gave-his-all-details-shared-in-emts-training-death-as-team-mourns/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WATE_6_On_Your_Side

10/18/2025

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09/24/2025

Please join us in congratulating members of Lincoln County Fire Rescue, TN in completing their next level of training! This new site in their County provided some challenges that we enjoyed facing. We had a great weekend of HARD work ensuring they are ready to respond to their community.

09/10/2025

Join us in congratulating the FIRST ever Firefighters/EMS personnel to gain their certification in Mental Health First Aid USA for Fire/EMS in Upstate SC. They are ready to help not only their communities, but also their colleagues. And a special shout out to Keowee Fire Department and Chief Childress for hosting. The class may be small, but all it takes is a RIPPLE!!

09/03/2025

Be Someones Hero!!!
Don’t have plans for Saturday?? (we know, we know…it’s football season, but THIS is important too!)
We still have room if you want to help others when they need you most! Sign up for our Mental Health First Aid class on our website! Lunch AND college score updates are included!! 😉

08/19/2025

This season of Flooding has been NEXT level. If you’re ready to take YOUR own training to next level..come join us for our Advanced Swiftwater program. We have one is SC and one in TN happening over next two weekends. Get off the couch and get some practice in! Register on our website to send Tracy an email.

08/12/2025

Worried about yourself, a collegue or a family member? Then, learn how to assist!!
Register on our website or you can register through https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/take-a-course/find-a-course/
See you Sept 6th for a great day of training that will positively impact you and your loved ones!

07/24/2025

Through Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid USA, more than 3 million civilians and first responders in the U.S. have been trained to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. Join the movement and become a Mental Health First Aider at our certified MHFA for Adults training on 09/06/25 at Keowee Key Fire, Salem SC. Register on our website at https://rescuetrainingspecialties.com/729-2/ by 8/31/25.

07/05/2025

Prayers lifted for all involved. Those awaiting rescue, victims and the hard working men and women working countless hours to rescue them. Stay safe, stay safe!!

Parts of central Texas saw a month’s worth of rain in just a few hours, prompting multiple flash flood emergencies. Follow for live updates on the rescue effort, including the search for more than 20 girls from a summer camp in the region.

06/27/2025

Always wear your safety equipment!!!!
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