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
​
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.

• Technical Rescue Courses Flowchart                       NA
• Suggested Class Schedule                                          NA
• Rules and SOPs
• Kit, Equipment and PPE
• NFPA Standards and Course Objectives                 

1. Site Operations                                                     
2. Ropes and Devices                                      
3. Knots, Hitches, and Harnesses                     
4. Patient Packaging and Litter Movement                  
5. Belay Systems                                                      
6. Raising & Lowering Systems (& Mechanical Advantage)
7. ​Anchors                                                                
8. Non-verbal Communication                                   
9. Introduction to Hauls and Lowers Field Work
10. Belay a Falling Load                                              
11. Low Angle Field Work                                            
12. High Angle Field Work                                           
13. High line / Tyrolean                                              
14. Written and Practical Evaluations 

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 

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.

​PRICES
Prices do vary depending which course and location. There may be prerequisites.

The following prices are per person and occasionally with some variations.

• In general the price for NFPA 1006 / 1670 Awareness Level is $245
• In general the price for NFPA 1006 / 1670 Operations Level is $545
• In general the price for NFPA 1006 / 1670 Technician Level is $995
• In general the price for NFPA 1006 / 1670 Instructor Level is $1195
• In general the price for NFPA 1006 / 1670 Re-Cert (in-date) is $495
• DEFRA pricing for flood and swiftwater is similar to NFPA
• In general the price for Tactical Medicine is $349 per Level

Canadian Residents may have to pay additional taxes on some products and services.