2026 Mid-State Rescue Summit

The 1st annual Mid-state Rescue Summit is a high-energy, three-day event packed with advanced and beginner level rescue education designed for firefighters, EMS providers, rescue technicians, and special operations personnel. Over the course of 36 jam-packed hours, participants will engage in focused, hands-on, classroom, and presentation training led by experienced instructors from across the county. This is an immersive learning experience built to challenge, sharpen, and elevate operational readiness. From rope and confined space rescue, to trench, water, railway, wilderness, elevator, vehicle, and special operations response, each training block is structured to deliver practical skills immediately applicable to departments. Whether serving in a rural volunteer agency or a career special operations team, this summit brings national-level instruction to Central Pennsylvania. The event also covers interagency communication, establishing a common operating picture, and evidence preservation in rescue scenes.