Training & Classes
The NSS offers training through its two national level training entities: The National Cave Rescue Commission and the Vertical Training Commission.

Southwestern Region Orientation to Cave Rescue (OCR)
El Malpais 1900 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM, United StatesNote: Given interest in the class to date, current space is limited. Please feel free to register but at this point we expect registrants to be placed on a waitlist.
NCRC: National Seminar 2025 Virginia
Mountain Gateway Community College 1000 College Dr, Clifton Forge, VA, United StatesSave the Date: Weeklong trainings for Level 1 - 3 classes.
NCRC Orientation to Cave Rescue – Washington 2025
La Center Wheel Club Community Center 1000 E 4th St, La Center, WA, United StatesThis will be an introductory two-day class that will take place in the state of Washington. This class is generally designed for beginner cavers or agency personnel with limited or…
NCRC – Orientation to Cave Rescue – Central Region
Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve Mount Vernon, KY, United StatesOrientation to Cave Rescue is an awareness-level course providing introduction to topics critical to cave rescue operations. Topics covered include: cave environment, hypothermia, medical considerations, patient packaging, water problems, and…
Orientation to Cave Rescue(OCR) – Ely Nevada
Bristlecone Convention Center 150 Sixth Street, Ely, NV, United StatesNote: This class is held in conjunction with the National Cave & Karst Management Symposium so attendees to NCKMS will receive priority. Click the button below for more information. An…