About this Event
Dates: Wednesday, May 14 and Thursdsay, May 15, 2025
Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm CDT (8 Hours Daily)
Host: Dakota County Special Operations Team at Empire Transportation Facility, 2800 160th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068
Instructors: Spec Rescue International
Details: You're invited to join us at Paratech University!
Paratech University is a 2-day hands-on event taught by Paratech certified instructors. At Paratech University you will enhance your department’s capabilities with Paratech equipment through discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on techniques for real world applications. We will begin with a brief overview and lecture in the classroom, followed by rotations of the Hands-on Learning Stations. Beginning day one and continuing through day two, each squad will rotate through the learning stations. Paratech University will end with all stations integrated into an ultimate final exercise technical rescue challenge where you will put together all the skills you learned!
Hands-on Learning Stations:
- Vehicle Stabilization Station: using Rescue Struts with car on roof and another station with a car on its side
- Heavy Vehicle Lifting & Stabilization Station: using Rescue Struts & Hydraulic Struts
- Building Shoring Station: using Rakers, Flying Rakers and Woodless Raker Systems
- Rigging Station: using Monopod and Bipod
- Air Bag Heavy Lifting Station: using Maxiforce® and Multiforce Air Lifting Bags
- Final Exercise: Putting it all together using skills learned to move heavy objects
Paratech University students will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Spec Rescue International.
If you are flying in, we suggest using Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, 4300 Glumack Dr, St Paul, MN 55111. (23 minute drive from airport to Paratech University)
Frequently asked questions can be found at the following ink: https://paratech.com/paratech-university/.
Registration is now open.
This event has limited space available. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Maximum 4 attendees per company.
Register ASAP to secure your spot in the class!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Empire Transportation Facility, 2800 160th Street West, Rosemount, United States
USD 100.00
