Sapphire Partner
Roco Rescue, Inc. is a leader in the field of technical rescue. They specialize in delivering safe and effective training in the areas of confined space, high angle, rescue from fall protection, trench, structural collapse and other rescue and rope access disciplines. Roco Rescue’s expertise extends to providing Contracted Safety and Rescue Teams (CSRT), Safety Planning and cutting-edge rescue equipment.
Because we work at height and in confined spaces, safety has always played a vital role in our day-to-day operations. We have been an OSHA VPP Star Worksite since 2013, and we take pride in this recognition – which is the highest level within the program and one of the nation’s top safety awards. The Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) underscores our commitment to fostering effective worksite-based safety and health. This program recognizes a select group of companies where employers and employees have implemented comprehensive and effective safety programs, with key focuses on employee involvement and continuous improvement.
Our operations are centered around three main business areas:
- Training – Roco provides rescue training courses for approximately 2500 students each year at the Roco Training Center (RTC), which is located near the Baton Rouge airport, or onsite at the customer’s preferred location. Our training participants include municipal, industrial, and military emergency response personnel.
- Services – Roco Confined Space Rescue Technicians are trained and experienced emergency responders, ready to stand-by onsite during turnarounds (maintenance) and/or construction projects. Our safety and medical professionals bring increased safety to worksites as well as assistance with planning for extended outages. Our team provides an extra set of eyes and ears while keeping projects flowing safely and smoothly.
- Equipment – Complementing our training courses, Roco offers a diverse range of high-quality safety and rescue equipment tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers. We provide rescue gear that we use and trust on a daily basis in our operations.
Mission
Roco sets the standard for saving lives and keeping rescuers safe.
Motto
There’s a safe way, and a SAFER way!
Values
Honesty – Integrity – Service
Vision
To provide the highest quality training, equipment, and services, while treating our customers and co-workers with courtesy, honesty, and respect.
A Message from VPPPA Executive Director, Chris Williams:
“VPPPA is pleased to welcome Roco Rescue as the first of many VPPPA Strategic Partners. As a longtime VPPPA member and supporter through their involvement at VPPPA’s Safety+ and regional conferences—and, more importantly, as a VPP Star site—Roco Rescue embodies the commitment that VPPPA and its members share to advancing health and safety excellence. We look forward to working together as we expand our relationship and help VPPPA members raise the standard for safety and health excellence.”
VPPPA Member Benefits
Through their strategic partnership with VPPPA, Roco Rescue is providing the below benefits to VPPPA members:
A VPPPA member-exclusive Rescue Training Scholarship Program that includes:
- Up to 4 scholarships to VPPPA members* per calendar year (1 per quarter) in an Open-Registration Rescue Essentials class
- Access to Roco Rescue’s comprehensive training catalog to include a 10% discount for VPPPA members* on Open Enrollment Registration Courses
*Applies to Full, Associate and Corporate membership types, excluding Roco competitors.
For more information or to apply for the Roco Rescue Training Scholarship Program or to receive the discounted rate on courses, click here.