Events & Training

EVENTS & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Orientation to Cave Rescue

The Orientation to Cave Rescue (OCR) is scheduled for Sept. 20–22, 2024 in Elkins, WV. It is hosted by the Elkins Fire Department and the Mountain State Grotto.

The OCR is an introductory level program which consists of both classroom instruction and field work in all phases of cave rescue.

Classes will be held at the Elkins Fire Department and camping will be at the Old Timers Reunion site in Dailey. We thank the Elkins FD and The Robertson Association (TRA) for their hospitality.

If you have any questions please contact the Site Coordinator Bru Randall at: .

NCRC 2024 National Seminar

Registration is now open for courses offered in the annual week-long National Cave Rescue Commission training event.

From June 7-15, 2024 the National Seminar will be hold at Camp Pinnacle in Voorheesville, New York.

Levels 1, 2, and 3 are offered. All courses are physically demanding. Participants must be in good physical health and must sign a liability waiver.