Swiftwater Rescue - Technician

Formerly
“Swiftwater Rescue Level I - Technicianä”

Building upon the skills and knowledge gained in the Awareness and Operations level courses, Swiftwater Rescue - Technician is an advanced level of training that involves team leadership skills, as well as practical and technical training. During this two-day training program, participants will develop skills necessary to meet the NFPA 1670 Technician requirements, which include management of the water rescue scene and supervision of rescuers with Operations level training. Topics covered include scene safety and management, hydrology and river hazards, boat-based rescues, technical rescue systems, contact rescues, victim assessment and much more.  

Prerequisites:

• Swiftwater Rescue – Operations
• IMS 200 (ICS)

Other Requirements:

• Physically capable of actively participating in all exercises
• Students must provide their own PPE and personal gear

Other Recommended Courses:

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (Rescue Breathing / CPR / SAED)
• Hazardous Materials – Awareness