Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit 1

  

 SRT 1 is an intensive, three-day class (24-30 hours) that includes one day of classroom instruction followed by two days of developing and practicing water rescue skills. The initial emphasis of this course is on self-rescue skills and covers all of the skills taught in Operations, Swiftwater First Responder. In addition, other skills include:

  

 Rescuing and extricating an accident victim from the water.

 Safely swimming in swiftwater and maneuvering so as to negotiate river hazards and obstacles at various water levels.

•  Handling small inflatable boats by paddle, oar and on tether. knowing the responsibilities of law-enforcement and on-scene leadership.  

 Understanding swiftwater rescue team organization and the response of the victim.  

 Utilizing climbing and technical rescue gear applicable to swiftwater rescue.  

 Fjording shallow and fast-moving water utilizing various techniques.  

 Crossing deep, slow-moving and fast-moving water utilizing basic climbing gear, small boats, and combinations of the two.  

This course provides the fundamentals of swiftwater rescue and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to affect in-water rescues.  

Minimum age: 18 years old

  

Basic Equipment needed (equipment available for rent at additional cost)-  

            -Full Wetsuit or Drysuit  

            -Lightweight water or kayak helmet

            -USCG Type III or V approved Personal Floatation Device  

            -Thick soled water boots or tennis shoes  

            -Gloves

  

Cost $375  

Book included  

Upon completion you will receive a Rescue 3 Swiftwater Rescue Technician Certification .