The primary responsibility of the Rope Unit is to teach field units the evolutions and associated training bulletins involved with the Department's ropes and the personal harness.

For members already issued harnesses, this is an excellent refresher. Units are called to the Academy for instruction and practice with the Life Saving Rope. The Unit has also been assigned the additional role of the Department's ceremonial unit. These duties range from funerals to Medal Day, all requiring meticulous planning, follow-up and coordination with other agencies.

Additional information about the Bureau of Training:

• Mission Statement
• History of FDNY Bureau of Training
• Bureau of Training Home

Programs offered at the FDNY Fire Academy

• Chauffeur Training School
• Battalion Foam Coordinators
• Collapse Training
• Hazardous Materials Training Unit
• Rescue School
• Rope/Ceremonial Unit
• Special Projects
• First Line Supervisors Training Program
• Confined Space Training
• Roof Training
• Mand Library
• Tactical Training
• Probationary Firefighter's School
• John Jay (CUNY)