Roco Rescue, Inc. is incorporated to provide rescue training and equipment.
1989
The 1st Roco Rescue Challenge is held in Port Arthur, Texas. Approximately 16 teams from across the nation attended the inaugural 3-day event.
1989
Roco Rescue trains the National Parks Service in elevated and confined space rescue at the Statue of Liberty in New York.
1990
Roco begins offering Rescue Standby Services, known as CSRT.
1993
Following the bombing at the World Trade Center in New York, Roco supports local and federal FEMA rescue teams. Roco later assists with the development of a rescue plan for the Trade Center.
1995
Roco Rescue sets an indoor rappel record of 1,392 feet while rappelling the elevator shaft at the World Trade Center along with the New York Police Department ESU and the Port Authority Police. That same year, Roco supports federal and local USAR teams at the site of the Oklahoma City bombing.
1996
Roco Rescue becomes a certified woman-owned business by WBENC.
1997
The company moves into its new headquarters and warehouse facility in Baton Rouge at 7077 Exchequer Drive.
1998
Roco’s Confined Space Types Chart is recognized by OSHA as an effective means to classify confined spaces for rescue planning and practice purposes.
2001
Less than one month prior to 9/11, Roco delivers its first Combat Tactical Rescue® course for the USAF 24th Special Tactics Squadron in Baton Rouge. Following the 9/11 attacks, Roco supports local and FEMA rescue teams at the World Trade Center and at the Pentagon.
2005
Hurricane Katrina hits Louisiana causing massive flooding and devastation. Roco supports local and FEMA USAR teams – including Task Force Teams from New Mexico and Vancouver, Canada.
2007
The Roco Training Center (RTC) opens in Baton Rouge. The training prop, designed for confined space rescue, is the site for training approximately 2500 students per year.
2008
Roco is awarded the Guardian Angel Technical Recovery contract, including special tactical kits as well as Combat Technical Rescue® Training for USAF Pararescue. Equipment and training were delivered across the nation and internationally.
2011
Roco begins providing tactical training and extraction kits to the United States Special Operations Command under the CASEVAC program contract.
2012
Roco begins providing Marine Rescue Standby for construction, repair and maintenance work on industrial docks along local waterways.
2013
OSHA recognizes Roco Rescue as a VPP Star Worksite – one of the nation’s top workplace safety awards.
2017
Roco teams with the North Dakota Safety Council to build a Roco-designed training prop for their new campus and for Roco’s rescue courses in the region.
2019
Roco is contracted by the Louisiana Department of Transportation to develop a confined space program for the state. Training is provided to employees across the State.
2020
Roco attains ISO 9001 certification which focuses on consistent quality and ever-improving customer service.
2021
Roco begins providing professional safety services throughout the Gulf Coast region.
2022
Entergy Corporation awards its Premier Vendor Top Safety award to Roco Rescue for rescue and safety services performed at its various plant sites.
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