Water Rescue and Survival Skills

Our water courses are designed for all levels of training. From the professional rescuer to the prepared citizen, we offer classes and events that cater to what you want to learn and experience.

Intro to Swift Water Survival

This one day course is designed to give you the needed skills to survive if you are exposed to a swift water environment.

Course includes instruction in:

Water Dynamics
Hazard Recognition
Maneuvering in Swift Water
Protective Equipment
Rescue Devices
Hazard Escapes
Assisting Others

Class is held in a water environment, basic swimming skills are a pre-requisite.

Course is open to anyone.

Course is dependent on water conditions and is generally given in the spring and in the fall.

Technical Swift Water Rescue 1

This 3 Day Course (30 hour standard) covers the basics of Swift Water Rescue. Course introduces the participants to skill needed to conduct rescues in a swift water environment.

Course instruction includes:

Standards and Guidelines
Water and Waterway Dynamics
Personal Protective Equipment
Hazard Recognition
Lifeguarding Techniques
Rescue Devices
Victim Packaging
Practical Operations and Planning
Scenario Based Operations

Course is held in both a classroom and water environment, basic swimming skills are a pre-requisite.

Course is open to anyone. Standards meet NFPA guidelines for Fire Service and Rescue Agencies.

Course is dependent on water conditions and is generally offered in the spring and in the fall.

Technical Swift Water Rescue 2

This 4 Day Course (45 hour standard) covers advanced techniques of Swift Water Rescue. Course is a complete course to train individuals in advanced swift water rescue skills.

Course instruction is customized to the requesting participants and may include any of the following: