SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN COURSE OUTLINE INCLUDES
This is the standard summary of the course outline which assumes a minimum Awareness Level going in. Good Swimming ability and good basic fitness is essential for this course.
SWIFTWATER RESCUE - NFPA
Prerequisites
Due to the nature of this training, participants should be comfortable at working in water and be able to swim.
- Safety standards are maintained throughout the course.
- ALL participants must comply.
- A basic good fitness level is required
Course will cover a multitude of subjects i.e.
- Introduction to Rescue and Team Work
- NFPA Standards for Tech Rescue
- Conducting Site Survey
- Personal Protective and Team Equipment
- Drowning and Rescue
- River Orientation and Water Hydrology
- Flood and Swiftwater Rescue
- Developing Search Parameters and Procedures
- Conducting Shore Based Rescue Operations
- Using Water Rescue Rope Throw Bags
- Deploying, Operating, and Recovering Non-Powered Watercraft
- Boat-Assisted & Boat-Based Rescue Operations*
- Shallow water crossings
- Self rescue swimming skills
- In-Water Rescues during the day OR night
- Understand Helicopter user in Swiftwater Rescues
- Size-up, pre-planning and Incident Management
- Water based search techniques
- Flood management inc. Vehicle use
- Boat introduction: types, applications, limitations
- Go rescues, live bait, tethered swims etc.
- Knots, anchors and mechanical advantage review
- Rope systems & mechanical advantage
- Paddle boat handling
- Use of Carlson / Rescue boards
- Medical Treatments
Medical Considerations in Search and Rescue Operations
Pertinent Medical and First aid including IDR, Mammalian Dive reflex, Leptospirosis, Cold water Shock, drowning etc.
Course Levels:
We provide certificate training at 4 levels
- Awareness
- Operations
- Technician
- Instructor
COURSE ASSESSMENTS
Required Knowledge and Skills as assessed 4 ways
- Continuous during the training
- Written Test
- Practical Assessment
- Group Scenarios
Sample "Shallow Water Crossing" Graphic courtesy of the Field Operations Guide by Tom Pendley of DRR (Desert Rescue Research)
Colour Certificates
Awarded for all successful candidates
CONTACT US
To Book or for more information
[email protected]
PPE:
We can provide all require PPE. Please bring Rope Gloves, Closed toe footwear / boots and clear safety glasses.