RTS - Rescue Training Specialties

04/07/2026

Congrats to this hardworking Department! A successful outcome for all involved!

03/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Captain/Engineer Chandler Murray to our team!

Chandler is a career firefighter and EMT-B with over 15 years of dedicated service in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He currently serves with the Pelham-Batesville Fire Department and previously spent nine years with the Westview-Fairforest Fire Department, where he was promoted to both Lieutenant and Captain within the same year.

Throughout his career, Chandler has taken on numerous leadership roles across several departments, including Boiling Springs, Inman Community, Whitney, and the Mayo Area Volunteer Fire Department.

In 2023, Chandler was recognized with a lifesaver citation for his role in a successful cardiac arrest resuscitation and was also named Officer of the Year by the Boiling Springs Fire Department.

Chandler is deeply passionate about firefighter development and training. He has served as a Shift Training Officer and instructor, and as a Swiftwater Rescue Instructor, he brings real-world experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to preparing firefighters for high-risk rescue environments.

We’re proud to have Chandler on board and look forward to the knowledge and experience he brings to our program!

03/18/2026

Join us for On-Line Webinar: Swiftwater Awareness in ONE week!! Our course will ready any first responder to perform at the Awareness level according to NFPA 1670. It can also be useful for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of scene safety, initial safety management and others who may be called to perform shore duties near moving or flood waters. Register in the next 24 hours for a 25% discount!! Register at our website and we'll see you on the webinar March 26th!

03/06/2026

Our 2026 Swiftwater calendar and registration page is waiting on YOU!! Make sure you are ready when the call comes!

02/03/2026

We are so fortunate to have worked alongside Steph Tandarich as a phenomenal Crisis Intervention Team Trainer! If you ever wonder how empathy shows up and saves lives, read this great article. Congrats to the entire team!

11/13/2025

Congratulations to Madison County Fire Rescue for completing their Flood & Moving Water Boat Operations course. Each team member worked HARD and it was soooo cold yall. But, zero complaints and we even had a bit of fun!!
Be safe out there!!

11/11/2025

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!!