Swiftwater Rescue

This is based on NFPA 1006 Chapter 17
To see detail you can go for free to ​here https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=1006 

SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN COURSE OUTLINE INCLUDES
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This is the standard summary of the course outline which assumes a minimum Awareness Level going in.
Good Swimming ability and good basic fitness is essential for this course.

SWIFTWATER RESCUE - NFPA & DEFRA
Prerequisites Due to the nature of this training, participants should be comfortable at working in water and be able to swim.

• Safety standards are maintained throughout the course. 
• ALL participants must comply.
• A basic good fitness level is required

Course will cover a multitude of subjects i.e.

• Introduction to Rescue and Team Work
• NFPA Standards for Tech Rescue
• Conducting Site Survey
• Personal Protective and Team Equipment
• Drowning and Rescue
• River Orientation and Water Hydrology
• Flood and Swiftwater Rescue
• Developing Search Parameters and Procedures
• Conducting Shore Based Rescue Operations
• Using Water Rescue Rope Throw Bags
• Deploying, Operating, and Recovering Non-Powered Watercraft
• Boat-Assisted & Boat-Based Rescue Operations*
• Shallow water crossings
• Self rescue swimming skills
• In-Water Rescues during the day OR night
• Understand Helicopter user in Swiftwater Rescues
• Size-up, pre-planning and Incident Management
• Water based search techniques
• Flood management inc. Vehicle use
• Boat introduction: types, applications, limitations
• Go rescues, live bait, tethered swims etc.
• Knots, anchors and mechanical advantage review
• Rope systems & mechanical advantage
• Paddle boat handling
• Use of Carlson / Rescue boards
• Medical Treatments 

Medical Considerations in Search and Rescue Operations
Pertinent Medical and First aid including IDR, Mammalian Dive reflex, Leptospirosis, Cold water Shock, drowning etc.
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Course Levels:
We provide certificate training at 4 levels

• Awareness
  
• Operations
  
• Technician
  
• Instructor

COURSE ASSESSMENTS
Required Knowledge and Skills as assessed 4 ways

• Continuous during the training
• Written Test
• Practical Assessment
• Group Scenarios 

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Sample "Shallow Water Crossing" Graphic courtesy of the Field Operations Guide by Tom Pendley of DRR (Desert Rescue Research)

Colour Certificates

• Awarded for all successful candidates

CONTACT US
To Book or for more information 
Office@AdvancedRescue.ca

PPE: We can provide all require PPE. Please bring Rope Gloves, Closed toe footwear / boots and clear safety glasses.