Swiftwater Rescue Technician

Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level 1 is a comprehensive course that prepares personnel to enter moving water to perform “go” rescues. It emphasizes identifying risks, self rescue, and the various options for rescuing others, as well as the decision-making process required to choose the most appropriate rescue approach. This course meets and exceeds NFPA 1006 and 2500 Swiftwater requirements.

Description

DURATION

3 days (24 hours)

FORMAT

1 day classroom, 2 days on the river

PARTICIPANTS

Minimum 10. Maximum 12.

PREREQUISITES
  • 18+ years of age
  • Basic swimming ability
  • In good physical condition
PRICE

$525

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
  • Drysuit or wetsuit*
  • Personal flotation device (Type III or V)*
  • Water-sports helmet*
  • Neoprene gloves (optional)
  • Neoprene footwear with a good walking sole or running shoes
  • Layers of wool or fleece clothing for under the drysuit/wetsuit including shirt, pants, socks

*Rental options available

TAKEAWAYS & DOCUMENTATION
  • Rescue 3’s River Rescue manual
  • Personalized skill sheet signed by the instructor
  • Registration of training record in Rescue 3’s international database
  • Wallet card with personal Rescue 3 registration number
  • Certificate of completion