Swiftwater Rescue - Awareness

Formerly
“Responding to River and Flood Emergencies - Awarenessä” 

This six-hour classroom seminar, based upon NFPA 1670 requirements, is geared toward all responders, and provides participants with an overview of the river and flood rescue problem. Emphasis is placed on responder safety and avoiding common fatal mistakes through proper understanding of the elements involved, sufficient preplanning and adequate training. Other topics include basic hydrology and the moving-water environment, equipment selection, scene management, responsibilities of the local authority and medical considerations. This class is prudent for any person who in the course of their duties may respond to a water related incident. 

Prerequisites : None