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A Day in the Life of a CTR Rescue Technician

February 2, 2026

CTR Rescue Technicians provide professional rescue coverage for confined space and industrial operations. This role blends rescue skills, hazard assessment, monitoring, rigging, and digital reporting. Here’s what a typical standby rescue shift looks like for our team.

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Capital Technical Rescue Wraps Up Petzl Technical Partner Camp with Big Win

November 1, 2025

We’re back from an incredible few days at the Petzl Technical Partner (PTP) Camp, and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead. This event brings together Petzl Technical Partners from across the industry and globe for hands-on workshops, gear innovation, and knowledge sharing—all aimed at advancing safety and efficiency in rope access and rescue.

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PPE Competent Person Courses Announced

July 8, 2025

Become a PPE Competent Person with our three-day personal protective equipment training course. This course is designed for professionals working at height and covers the Petzl protocol for examining work-at-height PPE. The Petzl PPE examination protocol can also be applied to similar PPE from other manufacturers.

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SOCON 2025 Recap

May 1, 2025

Our "Rescues Gone Wrong" class at SOCON 2025 offered challenging, scenario-based rescue training that was well-received by participants. Due to popular demand, we're excited to announce an expanded two-day session next year!

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New York State Technical Rescue Conference 2025!

April 2, 2025

We are excited to announce our participation in the New York State Technical Rescue Conference, scheduled for May 29th to June 1st, 2025, at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany. This event is a fantastic opportunity for professionals in the emergency services field to enhance their skills and knowledge.

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CTR Expands Training Offerings with Petzl Certification

March 2025 | Salt Lake City, UT

March 7, 2025

We are excited to announce that Capital Technical Rescue (CTR) as part of the Petzl Technical Partner (PTP) network, can now offer the Petzl PPE Competent Person Training Course! This milestone comes after our dedicated staff traveled to the Petzl Technical Institute (PTI) in Salt Lake City, Utah, in March 2025 for an intensive certification course. Our team is now equipped to deliver top-tier training in personal protective equipment (PPE) management and inspection.

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