Technical Rescue Personnel: Swiftwater Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician

This course is based on NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications, Chapter 18, 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 from water moving at a rate greater than 1.15 mph.

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   20
Course Cost   $ 220 In-State     $ 440 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 II or Technical Rescue Personnel: Rope Rescue Technician Level
• and (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified Rescue Technician: Surface Water I/II or Technical Rescue Personnel: Surface Water Awareness, Operations, and Technician Levels

Course Dates