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

This course is based on NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications, Chapter 22, 2021 Edition. This course is designed to introduce students to Watercraft Operation on Surface Water and Swiftwater.

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

Special Equipment -

Water helmet or climbing helmet (no firefighting 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)

Students are strongly encouraged to bring watercraft from their agency as well as fuel, oil, and spare props. This will help with agency watercraft familiarization.

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

Hours   40
Course Cost   $ 385 In-State     $ 775 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: Swiftwater I/II or Technical Rescue Personnel: Swiftwater Awareness, Operations, and Technician Levels
• Valid Vessel License

Course Dates