Technical Rescue Personnel: Surface Water Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician

This course is based on NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications, Chapter 17, 2021 Edition. This course is designed for individuals who will perform or direct a technical rescue by identifying hazards, using equipment, and applying advanced techniques to rescue a victim who is afloat on the surface of a body of water.

For more information, call 1-800-241-2467

Special Equipment -

Water helmet or climbing helmet (no fire fighting helmets)

Wetsuit or dry suit

Water boots or tennis shoes

Water gloves

Coast Guard approved Type V personal flotation device

2 forms of waterproof light (waterproof flashlight and glow stick for night drill)

Physical Requirements - This is a physically demanding course which requires students to be in good physical condition.

Hours   24
Course Cost   $ 300 In-State     $ 600 Out-Of-State    

Required Text - Jones & Bartlett, Water Rescue: Principles and Practice, Third Edition

Certification Course Syllabus

Certification Practical Exam Materials

Pre-Requisites

• (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified Rescue Technician: Rope I or Technical Rescue Personnel: Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations Levels

Course Dates