Swiftwater Rescue Training

Swiftwater Rescue Technician
Unit 1 (SRT1)

This is Rescue 3's most popular course. The SRT1 course provides rescuers with the fundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to effect in-water rescues. Students gain knowledge in hydrology and river classifications, size-up, site control and scene management. Practical skills include self-rescue, swiftwater swimming and the fundamentals of shore, boat and in-water rescues. Additionally students are introduced to the basics of boat handling and the fundamentals of rope rescue including mechanical advantage and anchor systems.

$425 Tuition

Sept 1-3, 2015 Bend, OR
Sept 28-30, 2015 Bend, OR
Oct 14-16, 2015 Bend, OR
Nov 4-6, 2015 Bend, OR

Modified Swiftwater Rescue Entry Techniques

The SRT1 class also provides the foundation of the Swiftwater Rescue Technician training level. Swiftwater Rescue Technician is a mandatory training level for inclusion on a Federal Emergency Management Agency Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Team at all Team levels.