


Swiftwater Rescue Training (SRT-II) NFPA.Swiftwater Rescue Training (SRT-I) NFPA.Please call for availability.Ĭourses needed to become a “Swiftwater Technician” under the NFPA training model These courses are only taught to professional hosting agencies, and this is the first of three courses needed to gain “Technician” level qualifications for specific placement on some FEMA response units. Meets 1670 & 1006 NFPA StandardsĪs defined by the NFPA 1670 standard, Technician level is only achieved by becoming a water and rope technician. See below for courses needed to become a “Swiftwater Technician” under the NFPA training model. NFPA 1670 – Operations and Training for the Technical Search and Rescue Incident NFPA 1006 – Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) levels of functional capability: Meet all Essential Eligibility Criteria.Operations and Technician courses are also available as a combination course over 5 days if this is desired.

Additionally, we have refined the recertification process saving money and hours involved in an effort to better facilitate on-going training for the agency. In-house training is designed for the AHJ’s direct needs and an evaluation of the AHJ’s Emergency Response Plan with regard to a water response that may be conducted. The initial emphasis is on self-rescue and hazard avoidance, and other objectives include hydrology, hazards and obstacles, basic rescue equipment, setting up basic rope systems, controlling in-water contact rescues, extrication, site control and scene management, as well as understanding the common terminology related to all swift water rescue deployments. This will be immediately followed-up with developing and practicing technical water and rope rescue skills throughout the remainder of the day. This 3 day “Technician” level course generally has 2 hours of classroom instruction each morning to front-load the days objectives. Most agency trainings are tailored to fit the AHJ response model. If you are unsure if your agency needs NFPA compliant swiftwater training, please inquire with your training officer or contact us for more information. Training will meet the NFPA 1670 & 1006 objectives as defined by the NFPA for Operations and Technician Level training. Please contact us to discuss your needs and our ability to meet them. We commonly host agency trainings or travel to the agencies area of operations for training. THIS COURSE CONTAINS REQUIRED ONLINE TRAINING (2HR)
