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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 
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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.

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    • SWIFTWATER RESCUE
    • ICE RESCUE
    • CONSPACE RESCUE
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